Kevin Durant is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of this generation. He has won 2 NBA championships and 2 Finals MVPs, along with numerous prestigious honors. Durant recently signed for the Phoenix Suns and has been balling out almost every time he sets foot on the NBA court.
Kevin Durant has signed a lifetime contract with Nike, via @boardroom pic.twitter.com/AORMpUpMK8
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 28, 2023
That’s not all that Durant has been up to. The Slim Reaper recently signed a lifetime deal with Nike and this has understandably made waves on social media. The NBA world is eager to find out how much Durant’s contract with the Swoosh is worth.
The exact details of how much Durant’s contract with the brand is still unknown. The main reason for this would be how recent it is. There is a chance that details are unraveled as time passes.
Kevin Durant signs new deal with Nike after collaborating on 15 signature shoes
KD signed with the American brand back in 2007 as a rookie. The Seattle Supersonics drafted him that year as the second overall pick. That was the start of a special journey for both Nike and Durant. They have collaborated on 15 signature shoes until now. In addition to that, reports claim that Durant will be launching a 16th signature shoe very soon as well.
Kevin Durant and Nike have agreed to a lifetime deal.
KD joins Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the only other basketball athletes with a lifetime deal.
(via @boardroom) pic.twitter.com/6Anb63CSeE
— ESPN (@espn) April 28, 2023
Durant is not the first athlete to sign a lifetime deal with the brand. Michael Jordan and LeBron James were the first two NBA players to do so. Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo also boasts a contract that lasts a lifetime. Ronaldo is also the only soccer player to have such a deal with Nike.
Speaking about the new contract, Durant said, “When I first signed with Nike, I couldn’t have dreamed of how far we’d go in this partnership. 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.” (Via Boardroom)
According to multiple sources, Nike will engage in philanthropic efforts as well as focus on grassroots basketball. Moreover, Durant’s signature line will continue to produce footwear and apparel. The deal speaks at length about KD’s place as one of the greatest NBA players.