Nike has released the first edition of the 17th signature shoe for Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant, the “Nike KD17.”
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KD17 live now https://t.co/7IScOeNchs pic.twitter.com/y8LfkXH7XC
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) May 17, 2024
Durant first debuted an all black colorway shoe during the Suns’ Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 20. The Suns would go onto lose this game, as they ended up being swept by Minnesota in the first round. Durant dropped 31 points on 11-of-17 shooting in Game 1.
The Debut.
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— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 20, 2024
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie center Chet Holmgren showed off a lot of colorways of the shoe in a commercial.
Chet Holmgren stars in Nike’s new KD 17 spot.
Narrated by Kevin Durant. pic.twitter.com/li2YdxtWvJ
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) April 22, 2024
This is how Nike describes the KD17 on its website:
“While Kevin Durant’s all-timer status is already cemented, his hooper soul can’t be soothed unless he’s on the court, perfecting his craft. Put in the work to be great in the KD17, a shoe for gym rats and those who insist on running it back. A forefoot Air Zoom unit enhances your first step. We combined it with Nike Air cushioning to fuel full court sprints and defensive stops that can decide games.
Speed and Comfort
A big forefoot Air Zoom unit offers a different level of velocity, either on the run or out of a standstill position. It offers snappy pop when the game revs up. Springy foam helps you stay fresh ’til the final buzzer.
Cushioned and Supportive
The bottom layer of the upper has Nike Air cushioning at the heel to add a pop in your step. We put a strong plastic piece at the forefoot to help keep you supported.
Cut Quickly
The outsole pattern looks like a topographical map, with an array of contoured ridges that bend and deflect in multiple directions to provide traction for every move.
Stable for the Court
A supportive piece under the arch adds stability.”
Even at age 35 and five years removed from an Achilles tear, Durant still averaged the fifth-most points in the NBA at 27.1 per game on 52.3/41.3/85.6 shooting splits to go along with 6.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists across 75 games for the 49-33 Suns this season.
Durant will be entering his 17th season in the NBA next year.
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Brendan Mau is a senior writer covering the Phoenix Suns and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @Brendan_Mau.
