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

The Nike KD 18 “EYBL” Takes Blue To Another Level

Nike Basketball’s Elite Youth Basketball League circuit has been privy to some incredible, highly-collectible, never-seeing-retail colorways. On an annual basis, the Swoosh seemingly reserves the...

By Sneaker News July 16, 2025
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Nike KD 18 “Halloween” And More Coming Holiday 2025

Kevin Durant’s next chapter in his storied career takes him to the state of Texas. As the newest member of the Houston Rockets, KD has...

By John Kim July 8, 2025
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Nike Honored Kevin Durant With Fanatics Fest Exclusive “Seattle Sonics” KD 18

Kevin Durant and the NBA fanbase knew that a blockbuster trade would happen this offseason. Nobody could predict it would go down on the exact...

By Sneaker News June 23, 2025
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The Nike KD 4 “Gold Medal” Is Back Thirteen Years Later

Although it’s still unclear what jersey will be on Kevin Durant’s back come this 2025-2026 season, we do know this: any time he rocks the...

By Sneaker News June 18, 2025
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The Boys & Girls Clubs Inspire Kevin Durant’s Next Nike KD 18 Drop

There is no middle ground for Kevin Durant. He’s either getting into e-arguments with kids on Twitter, or he’s paying for their college tuition. Durant’s...

By Sneaker News June 17, 2025
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Official Images Of The Nike KD 18 “Air Bakin”

Updated May 1st, 2025: The Nike KD 18 “Air Bakin” has been officially revealed, continuing the retro inspirations for a silhouette that already draws comparisons to...

By Sneaker News May 1, 2025
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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 April 22, 2025
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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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