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 tumultuous decision to join the Golden State Warriors, the Slim Reaper found himself with Brooklyn Nets for three seasons, forming a failed superstar trio between he, Kyrie Irving, James Harden and at one point, Ben Simmons.

In February of 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. In the offseason since, the roster in the desert has been reconfigured around Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.

Considered to be 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, concurring 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 continues to bring candid storytelling and boastful color combinations to his latest offering, the Nike KD 16. On the horizon, his 17th shoe is expected to drop in April, adding another installation to one of Nike’s foremost basketball lines. From his yearly homage to Aunt Pearl to his line’s upcoming retro treatment, for more on Durant and his signature Swoosh Brand series, check out the articles below.

Kevin Durant

Nike Basketball Unveils “Play For The Future” Collection Ahead Of NBA All-Star Game 2021

Since at least September 2019, NIKE, Inc. has been on a mission to “move to zero” carbon emissions, waste and other detrimental-to-the-environment practices. Although the...

By Jovani Hernandez March 3, 2021
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The Nike KD 13 Brings Recycled Padding To All-Star Weekend

Though typically celebrated in February, All-Star Weekend is facing quite a bit of delays and changes as a result of COVID-19. And with cases only...

By Michael Le February 16, 2021
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Enspire And Nike Color Up The KD 13 In “Black Ice” And “Venom Yellow”

Back in 2019, Kevin Durant linked up with his close childhood friend Devonte Young for a collaboration. The ensuing Nike KD 12, which was offered...

By Michael Le February 8, 2021
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The Nike KD 13 Appears In A Rasta Themed Colorway

Since the Nike KD 13‘s arrival, we’ve seen an extensive number of colorways, each noticeably unique in choice of palette, inspiration, and the like. Now,...

By Michael Le December 7, 2020
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The Nike KD 13 Continues The “Aunt Pearl” Series

Kevin Durant’s homage to his late Aunt Pearl continues well into the 2020 year with the Nike KD 13, a silhouette whose new bright pink...

By Michael Le October 11, 2020
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The Nike KD 13 Appears In A Black And Dark Grey Mix

Kevin Durant hasn’t laced up the Nike KD 13 during an NBA game, but that hasn’t stopped the Washington, D.C.-native from dressing it up in...

By Jovani Hernandez October 1, 2020
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The Nike KD 13 Emerges With Simple White And Navy Color-Blocking

Despite not seeing any playing time this year due to injury rehabilitation, Kevin Durant has remained relevant in the basketball world through his consistent outpour...

By Elliot Santiago August 21, 2020
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The Nike KD 13 Is Arriving Soon In “Cool Grey”

As Kevin Durant‘s Brooklyn Nets head into their third playoffs matchup against the Toronto Raptors, the Nike KD 13 has emerged in a “Cool Grey”...

By Jovani Hernandez August 20, 2020
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The Nike KD 13 “The Easy Money Snipers” Spreads Love With Retro-Style Hippie Florals

After unveiling its tie-dye-laden “Peace, Love, And Golf” collection, NIKE, Inc. has (unofficially) shared more colorful, hippie-inspired arrangements ahead of September’s International Day of Peace....

By Jovani Hernandez August 6, 2020
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