Kevin Durant

Drafted with the 2nd overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft to the Seattle Supersonics, Kevin Durant has seen a lifetime’s worth of experiences within the League. From his first nine seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder to his highly derided decision to join the Golden State Warriors, the Slim Reaper found himself with Brooklyn Nets for three seasons, forming a failed superstar trio between him, Kyrie Irving, James Harden and at one point, Ben Simmons.

In February 2023, Durant’s trade request from Brooklyn was met just days after his running mate, Kyrie Irving, was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Hours before the trade deadline, Durant was dealt to the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal. Since that massive transaction, the roster in the desert has been reconfigured around Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, aiming to build a contender around #7’s generational talent.

Considered one of the greatest scorers of all time, Durant has been dropping buckets in the League for 16 years with four scoring titles, a regular season MVP, back-to-back NBA titles and simultaneous Finals MVPs under his belt.

Durant’s early silhouettes were perfectly timed with the early 2010s obsession with titular storytelling, cementing his on-court kicks legacy with a scintillating three-shoe run between the KD 4, KD 5 and KD 6. Color blocking inspired by his opposing career as a weatherman and childhood memories of shooting on a Nerf hoop further iconized the early years of the 12-time All-Star.

Last employed in a low-top construction with the KD 8, ensuing silhouettes have centered specifically around a mid-top build, fusing an engineered Flyknit upper with full-length Air Zoom cushioning technology underfoot.

Boasting The Swoosh’s current second-longest standing signature line, Durant launched his 17th shoe in April 2024, the new formulation wearing heavy influence from the Air Max Plus. The Nike KD 17 “Producer Pack” provided arguably the splashiest looks for his nascent silhouette, but pairs like the “USA,” “Travel Ball” and “Sunrise,” alluding to various career milestones and formative memories, stand out all the same.

Amid the launch of the KD 17, Durant and Nike began a retro run for his KD 4. Following reprisals for beloved pairs like the “Galaxy” and “Nerf,” the “Aunt Pearl” and “Christmas” colorways are next on the schedule, bringing another set of defining 2010s styles back for a new generation.

From his latest signature basketball to his line’s current retro treatment, for more on Durant and his signature series with the Swoosh, check out the articles below.

Kevin Durant

Nike KD 6 “All-Star” Returning In 2026

Even Kevin Durant would admit that we’re in the closing chapter of his Hall of Fame career, but his run with Nike is potentially only...

By Matt Varga 22 hours
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Nike KD 18 “EYBL” Releases On April 25th

It has absolutely been a year to forget for the Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant, confirmed to watch post-season festivites from afar despite opening the...

By Matt Varga April 11, 2025
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The Nike KD 18 “Liquid Lime” Releases On April 18th

After a debut as part of Nike’s hyper-limited “Black Label” collection during All-Star 2025, the KD 18 is ready to broaden its premiere with a...

By Sneaker News April 4, 2025
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The Nike KD 4 Retro “Easter” Releases On April 18th

Whether he’ll take on his 19th season as a member of the Phoenix Suns or elsewhere, Kevin Durant’s legend is already written. As a two-time...

By Matt Varga March 19, 2025
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The Nike KD 18 “Air Bakin'” Nods To A DMV Favorite

Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 18 signature shoe launched in mid-February as part of the Black Label collection, officially commencing the lifecycle of his 18th signature...

By Sneaker News March 1, 2025
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First Look At The Nike KD 18; New Model Debuting With Black Label Collection In February

Kevin Durant’s signature shoe series will reach an incredible eighteenth installment in 2025. His media platform Boardroom just revealed a first look at the brand...

By Sneaker News February 5, 2025
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Official Images Of The Nike KD 4 “MVP Speech” Alternate

Kevin Durant’s MVP award acceptance speech in 2014 was one for the ages. It set a new standard for the tradition because these year-end ceremonies...

By Sneaker News February 1, 2025
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Nike Basketball Is Dropping A “Black Label” Collection For All-Star 2025

Nike Basketball ain’t playing around this All-Star Weekend. They’re back to basics with a true All-Star Pack of drops, all unified by a near all-black...

By Sneaker News February 1, 2025
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The Nike KD 17 “Slim Reaper” Releases In February

Updated January 18th, 2025: Official images of the Nike KD 17 “Slim Reaper” have surfaced. The shoes are expected to release on February 1st, 2025...

By Matt Varga January 18, 2025
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