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

Official Retailer Images Of The Nike KD 17

With the Nike KD 16 now winding down, all eyes are on the next step in the Slim Reaper’s signature line with the Nike KD...

By Matt Varga March 18, 2024
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Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 17 Is Inspired By The Air Max Plus

Updated March 4th, 2024: A detailed look at the upcoming Nike KD 17 has been revealed. A release date is now expected on April 12th,...

By Sneaker News February 27, 2024
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Nike KD 4 “Aunt Pearl” Returns Holiday 2024

One of the most iconic series in Nike Basketball history is Kevin Durant’s “Aunt Pearl,” taking on each successive edition of the superstar’s sneakers since...

By Matt Varga February 22, 2024
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The Nike KD 4 “Weatherman” Releases On May 21st

Updated March 8th, 2024: The Nike KD 4 “Weatherman” has been been confirmed to drop on May 21st for a $130 retail price, delayed a...

By Sneaker News February 13, 2024
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Zack Bia Reveals His Very Own Nike KD 16 Collaboration

Taking to Instagram a few days ago, LA-based DJ and label executive Zack Bia revealed an exclusive pair of the KD16 minted between he and...

By Matt Varga February 12, 2024
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Official Images Of The Nike KD 16 “Slim Reaper”

Kevin Durant’ has assumed a number of nicknames over the years, whether they’re self-appointed or given to him by his fanbase (and haters). Earlier on,...

By Sneaker News February 11, 2024
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The Nike KD 16 “B.A.D.” Enacts A Second Homage To Kevin Durant’s Grandmother

From the annual “Aunt Pearl” release that honors the life and memory of Durant’s late Aunt Pearl to the Nike KD 4, KD 9 Elite...

By Jared Ebanks November 19, 2023
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Hundred Dollar Bills Appear On The Nike KD 16 “All-Star”

Updated February 6th, 2024: Official images of the Nike KD 16 “All-Star” have surfaced. These will release on SNKRS and Nike Basketball retailers on February...

By Jared Ebanks November 17, 2023
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Kevin Durant’s Most Ground-Breaking Nike Sneaker Ever, The KD 4 “Nerf”, Returns In 2024

Although Kevin Durant’s sneaker legacy was established in 2008 with the Nike KD 1, he didn’t quite stamp his arrival until late 2011 much in...

By Sneaker News November 7, 2023
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