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Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo unveils Freak 6 signature shoe ahead of being the flagbearer for Greece at the 2024 Olympics.
Greek professional basketball star of Nigerian descent Giannis Antetokounmpo is genuinely a one-man show.
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17:25 - 20.07.2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nigerian Freak named Greece flagbearer for 2024 Olympics
At the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the 1st black flagbearer for Greece.
A relentless competitor with an obsession with winning, he is an unstoppable force on both sides of the ball thanks to his unwavering dedication to his trade, exceptional consistency, and unceasing work ethic.
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21:10 - 07.07.2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nigerian Freak leads Greece to 2024 Olympics in tears
Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo explodes to tears as Greece beat Croatia to book a place in the men's basketball event of the 2024 Olympics.
The Giannis Freak 6, his most recent signature sneaker, is made to rival that ferocity by giving athletes who share his unwavering quest for excellence speed, stability, and energy return.
With its forefoot Air Zoom unit that creates a cushiony landing for dynamic drives to the basket and Cushlon 2.0 foam that is intended for comfort in every movement, the Giannis Freak 6 is geared for stop-and-go play.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest signature shoe, the Freak 6 explained
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest signature shoe, the Giannis Freak 6, is designed to match his intensity on the court — delivering speed, stability and energy return to athletes who share his relentless pursuit of greatness.
The Giannis Freak 6 features Cushlon 2.0 foam, a forefoot Air Zoom unit, an updated Freakprint outsole and breathable monomesh in a silhouette designed to serve every hooper’s stride and propulsion.
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The Giannis Freak 6, a new Immortality 4 silhouette and a fresh apparel collection will be available on nike and at select retail partners August 16.
For all four quarters, lateral stability is provided by the TPU midsole and internal containment structure.
The redesigned, all-rubber Freakprint outsole provides traction and responsiveness, enabling hoopers to cut with assurance.
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No matter how hot the game gets, the lightweight, breathable monomesh keeps everything cool.
The shoe is based on Giannis's perseverance and all-around skill set, and it is designed to fit any athlete's stride and propulsion on the court, regardless of position.
The Roses colorway symbolizes Giannis' bond with his late father, Charles Antetokounmpo, while the bright green from the Naija colorway pays homage to his dynamic flair. Giannis' personal touches are evident throughout the Giannis Freak 6.
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Background
The star for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA is trending as he is set to take part in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Greece has declared that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the male flagbearer representing the country in the 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony in Paris.
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In the most recent Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQT), the NBA star helped the Greek men's basketball team win and guarantee their spot in the Games.
Greece defeated Croatia in the championship game to secure their trip to Paris thanks to a goal from Giannis Topoulos.
The Milwaukee Bucks star was voted NBA Finals MVP in 2021 after the team won the championship, and he was selected Most Valuable star in the NBA twice (in 2019 and 2020).
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When he marches in the athlete's parade in the French capital on July 26, with race walker Antigoni Ntrismpioti, who was chosen as the female flag carrier for the European country, he will become the first black flagbearer for Greece at an Opening Ceremony.
Giannis and Greece
The parents of Antetokounmpo left Nigeria and immigrated to Greece.
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With no documents from Nigeria or Greece, Antetokounmpo was essentially stateless for the first eighteen years of his life and was unable to leave Greece.
Less than two months before the NBA draft, in May 2013, he was finally granted Greek citizenship.
There was "unanimity" in the choice of Antetokounmpo to fly the Greek Olympic Committee flag in Paris, according to Spyros Kapralos, the organization's president.
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