Though he's known for debuting impossibly rare and player-exclusive pairs, P.J. Tucker debuted Giannis Antetokounmpo's new Nikes before Giannis did
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Giannis Antetokounmpo shared his own images of four upcoming colorways of the shoes on Twitter, with a subtle message attached: “#StayFreaky.You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser The highly anticipated Zoom Freak 2’s first colorway, deemed the green/white “Naija”, drops on July 25th, followed by the black/white colorway on August 7th.
Priced at $130, the Zoom Freak 2 will see a $10 increase from its debut model, a common theme among signature sneakers. The Zoom Freak 2 has plenty of hype surrounding it after its predecessor took the world by storm in the summer of 2019, and hopefully, it can live up to it. Tucker stated that it might have been the best basketball sneaker released in 2019, some noteworthy praise from a player with over 4,000 sneakers in his collection. Tucker, the league’s ‘sneaker king,’ shared some high praise last season ahead of Antetokounmpo’s first signature sneaker release. The Zoom Freak 1 was a highly-coveted sneaker upon its release and made a splash in the NBA world immediately. The Milwaukee Bucks shared a look at Giannis wearing the sneakers during a recent practice on their Instagram, and it would not come as a surprise if he broke out a few pairs in the coming weeks. With the NBA restart set to take place over the next few months, Antetokounmpo will likely take the court with his fair share of player editions in Orlando. Additional details include his “GA” logo on the heel counter as well as both his parents name etched onto the midsole.” Continuing down to the lightweight foam midsole is a Zoom Air cushioning unit in the forefoot for explosiveness while a shank plate and the decoupled outsole provides stability. “To help make his moves more effective on the court, the Zoom Freak 2 offers a textile mesh upper that allows the shoe to flex as needed and unlike its predecessor, the Swoosh branding has been reverted to its traditional state. “He’s a pretty great collaborator as a design partner because he’s telling you how the game’s moving for him, how he’s moving and what he’s training toward.”Īs for the sneaker fanatics focused on the materials and design of the shoe, the second model showcases many differences compared to its predecessor, according to Victor Deng of Sole Collector: Given Antetokounmpo’s freakish athleticism and play style, creating a shoe designed for him was undoubtedly a daunting task, but Klein detailed how No. Ross Klein, Nike’s Senior Creative Director for Nike Basketball, stated on a Zoom call that working with Giannis and his brothers was a joyful process because of their dedication.
On the sockline you will find the words, “I am my father’s legacy,” and on the traction is a print of their roots and Giannis’ journey to the NBA.” On the shoe you can find nods to their parents, Charles and Veronica. He made sure to celebrate his family within the shoe and tied them into the product in which Nike called it a “Creative Family Collective.” Joined by his brothers Thanasis (Bucks), Kostas (Lakers) and Alex (overseas), the four sat throughout meeting with Nike and all made decisions on the sneaker. “The Zoom Freak 2 connects back to Giannis’s roots in Nigeria. Good Stat, Bad Stat: Numbers from the Bucks’ Game 4 loss to the HeatĪs detailed by Jarrell Harris of Sports Illustrated:.Reaction to the Milwaukee Bucks dismissing Coach Mike Budenholzer.Reaction to first 3 candidates revealed in Bucks’ coaching search.2 key assistant coaches join Adrian Griffin’s staff with the Bucks.Milwaukee Bucks add two more assistants to their growing coaching staff.
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