The Nike KD 4 “MVP Speech” Releases On February 18th

Featuring details inspired by the MVP award.

Andrew Rizzo January 30th, 2025 (updated)

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Updated January 30th, 2025: A February 18th release date has been confirmed for the Nike KD 4 “MVP Speech,” the same day as the KD 4 “MVP” Alternate. The colorway at hand will arrive with a $130 retail price. Catch our initial first-look images below and keep our “Where To Buy” widget handy for direct purchase links upon release.

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Mens Nike KD 4 "The Real MVP"

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RETAIL PRICE: $130

RELEASE DATE: Feb 18, 2025

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Kevin Durant gave us one of the most iconic award ceremony speeches of all time in 2014. Claiming his first NBA MVP award, Durant thanked his mother Wanda by saying “you the real MVP” just five days before Mother’s Day; a heartwarming tribute that transcended basketball and remains in mainstream consciousness to this day. Now over ten years and change since Durant authored the phrase, his most sought-after signature model just surfaced in a new colorway that shines a light on that moment in time.

Shown below via detailed images posted by @solesbyzay_backup, the Nike KD 4 comes decked out with embellishments inspired by KD’s speech and the MVP award itself. Teal insoles features text reading “you the real MVP” on the left, while the Slim Reaper’s silhouette is incorporated into a trophy on the right. The shoe itself stands out with a gold basketball affixed to the tongue, complemented by protruding gold Swooshes and KD logos. The blue and white scheme seen elsewhere doesn’t appear to have any obvious association, but could allude to the blue suit and tie combo Durant wore to the awards ceremony.

It’s worth noting that Durant did not wear the KD 4 during that MVP campaign; it was the Nike KD 6 that was on his feet throughout that incredible run.

The Nike KD 4 “MVP Award” is currently projected to release Spring 2025 for $150, hot off the heels of a 2024 retro run consisting of several early 2010s colorways. See detailed images below if you’re considering copping a pair.

Steering focus to a more immediate release, the KD 4 Aunt Pearl returns October 25th.

Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.