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Giannis' favorite snack inspires new colorway of his Nike Zoom Freak 5

Giannis found design inspiration in his favorite snack.
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Growing up in Greece, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo did not get the chance to try snacks and treats that Americans often binge on. This includes the legendary Oreo cookies, which Giannis didn't get to even try because of his family's financial situation. He finally had them when he arrived in the United States and hasn't stopped eating them ever since. This interesting story has inspired Nike to pattern a colorway for his latest signature sneaker—the Zoom Freak 5—after the beloved sandwich cookie.

Latest sneaker

Giannis's signature sneaker line is going on its fifth iteration. According to Jared Ebanks of Sneakernews, the Zoom Freak 5 will have an Oreo-inspired colorway that will mimic the unmistakable appearance of the famed cookie.

"For the next colorway of his Nike Zoom Freak 5, the two-time League MVP's obsession with Oreos is now represented with its own greyscale ensemble. The silhouette's textured knit upper, midsole and heel tab all engage in mimicking the cookie's fluffy white center while the jet-black leather overlays and tongue construction enact an opposing pitch-dark tint," Ebanks wrote.

The Oreo story

Giannis' very first Oreo experience happened when he arrived in the United States. A man with a thirst for the simple things in life, Giannis decided he'd rather spend money on Oreos than fancy cars and jewelry.

"When I came to the league, that was the first thing that I ate because when I was younger I was always craving them but could never afford them. So I was like, I'm gonna get a little bit of money. People spend money on cars and chains, I'm gonna buy Oreos. So I ate them for like a month straight. No dinner, no lunch, no nothing. So I got sick of them, right? But I've had them," Giannis said back in 2021.

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MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

Matthew finished his bachelor's degree in Economics (Management) at the University of Split and got his master's degree in the same field at the University of Zadar. Whether it is playing the game as an undersized 6'3'' power forward or simply watching it, Matthew can't get enough of it. After all, he has been an avid NBA fan since the 2000s. But don't get him wrong, as Matthew still loves the old-school NBA and is a true student of the game. From on-court moments to off-court stuff, whether it's about the stars of modern-day basketball or legends of the game, Matthew covers every category of the NBA world and basketball in general, as long as it makes for an engaging and exciting story.