Big things are coming Kevin Durant’s way. Recently, he signed with the Phoenix Suns, who are now in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. It was just announced that KD signed a lifetime deal with Nike, becoming the third NBA player to do so, joining Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
Durant signed with Nike in 2007, which was his rookie season, making his whole NBA career with the Swoosh. Furthermore, he will debut his latest signature shoe, the Nike KD 16, soon.
“When I first signed with Nike, I couldn’t have dreamed of how far we’d go in this partnership,” Durant said of the lifetime deal via Boardroom. “We’ve done amazing work creatively and philanthropically. We’ve traveled the world together and built a business that will now last forever. I’m excited for the future and honored to be in rare company with this deal.”
Durant was drafted to the Seattle Supersonics, which shortly moved to Oklahoma and renamed the ‘Thunder.’ He has also won two championships with the Warriors, has two Finals MVPs, and a regular season MVP. He has also been selected to 13 All-Star teams.
“As one of the best basketball players in the world, Kevin Durant has been an important part of the Nike family for the past 16 years,” Nike EVP of global sports marketing John Slusher said. “We look forward to continuing to serve the next generation of athletes together.”
In other news, Devin Booker will receive his first signature shoe, the Nike D Book 1, in 2024. For more upcoming releases from KD, check out our Nike Release Dates page.