Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Debut New Nike Shoe in China

Giannis Antetokounmpo will tour China in July to promote his newest Nike basketball shoe.

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered an unceremonious exit from the playoffs, but the optimistic message of Giannis Antetokounmpo resonated with many fans. Antetokoumpo is a global superstar thanks to his talent, personality, and positive mindset.

So it is only fitting that Nike sends one of its select few signature athletes on an international tour this summer. In a short video posted to social media, Antetokoumpo confirmed that he will tour China from July 5-9.

Start the 2023 Antetokounmpo China Tour!July 5-9 Beijing and Guangzhou！ pic.twitter.com/3MZYVMuWp0

— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@mnyguide) June 26, 2023

Touring Asian countries is essential for any NBA player with a signature sneaker line. Regardless of the brand, all the league's stars have done it. LeBron James, James Harden, and Stephen Curry have all made the pilgrimage, and Antetokounmpo is no different.

Antetokounmpo will use the tour to connect with fans and promote his upcoming fifth signature sneaker. The Nike Zoom Freak 5 is scheduled to release this summer, and below is what fans must know about the highly anticipated performance model.

Nike Zoom Freak 5

A detailed look at the Nike Zoom Freak 5 / @SBDetroit

While the exact launch date has not yet been confirmed, the Nike Zoom Freak 5 is scheduled to release this summer. Antetokounmpo's fifth signature shoe is expected to cost $140 in adult sizes, which is a $10 increase from the previous model.

The good news is that Nike Zoom Freak 4 is currently marked by as much as 44% off its retail price on the Nike website. Tech specs for the Nike Zoom Freak 5 also remain a mystery, but it is safe to assume the brand will pack its most cutting-edge technology into the basketball shoe.

It is guaranteed to be an exciting summer for hoopers and sneakerheads, as Antetokounmpo will be circling the globe in the marketing of his newest shoe. Stay locked into FanNation Kicks for more updates on this story and all your footwear news.

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