Kevin Durant entered the league in 2007 with a lot of fanfare and hype. Not too long after his debut in the NBA, Nike gave KD his own sneaker. Learn about the Nike KD 17 below.Â
Durant was recently traded to the Houston Rockets in 2025.Â
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The KD 18 was released in 2025. Durant wore the sneaker for his Phoenix Suns. The shoe featured the latest tech and put an emphasis on comfort and containment. There was also plenty of relief thanks to Cushlon 3.0 foam.Â
Air Zoom cushioning and an enhanced upper help boost your energy and endurance. The build helps Durant stay fresh and prepared for four quarters. Its tough plastic cage keeps you upright and locked in.Â
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KD would be selected by the now-defunct Seattle Supersonics with the second pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. His rookie season, and sole season in Seattle, was impressive. He proved to the basketball world that he was a star. He easily brought home the NBA Rookie of the Year award and gave Sonics fans hope for the future.Â
The hope KD provided Sonics fans was unfortunately short-lived. The Seattle Supersonics left Seattle after his rookie season. They had disputes with the city about a new stadium. The Sonics, along with their young superstar Durant, would relocate to Oklahoma City and become the Thunder.Â
KD became a superstar in Oklahoma City. He was a multiple-time all-star and brought home an MVP Trophy in 2014. Personal success was achieved by KD as a member of the Thunder. Sadly, the Oklahoma City Thunder could not win a Championship Trophy while KD was on the team.Â
WarriorÂ
In 2016, Durant made the biggest decision of his career. When KD decided to join the Golden State Warriors in the summer of 2016, the sports world went mad.Â
Many were excited to see the all-star join the powerhouse team. Many others were critical of the decision. The Warriors had already won a title before KD joined them. The Golden State team he joined had just eliminated KD and his OKC team from the playoffs a few months earlier.Â
Despite the criticism, KD’s time in Golden State was stellar. He would lead the Golden State Warriors to back-to-back championships in 2017 and 2018. He also won Finals MVP in both Championship runs. KD only spent three seasons in Golden State, but those three seasons are arguably the best of his career.Â
KD would also play for the Brooklyn Nets in his career.Â
- Adam C. Better
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