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Military service is a mandatory requirement in Greece, even if the individual being called to serve also happens to be an NBA player. In July of 2016, the same year Giannis would begin his Most Improved Player season and ascend to worldwide stardom, he and his brother Thanasis completed the requirement with a reduced three-month service as prescribed for Greek citizens who are permanent overseas residents. It’s our inkling, then, that those three months serve as the inspiration behind this camo Giannis Freak 8 colorway called “Origin Story,” dropping at the start of November.

The rise of camo prints in the lifestyle realm has translated to the court as well, demonstrated just the other day via Jalen Williams’ adidas Crazy Energy PE .…