Nike Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Once an unheralded teenager from Greece, Giannis’ relentless work ethic has made him into a special player. He’s a transformative athlete, an unstoppable force that’s only in the beginning stages of his journey. A journey that includes him becoming the first European-born player to ever have a signature shoe.
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Growing up, I wanted to be a soccer player just like my dad. But my older brother Thanasis introduced me to basketball and because of him and my family’s support, my love for the game grew.
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As soon as I heard my name get called, I blacked out from excitement. I only remember shaking David Stern’s hand and not knowing anything about Milwaukee.
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When I was younger, I was scared to get to the rim. But when I got stronger and realized how big I was compared to everybody else, that’s when my game took off.
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I never thought that I would ever have my own signature shoe. But if you work hard and really believe in yourself, your wildest dreams can come true.
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