Kevin Durant Inks a Lifetime Contract With Nike
resume speaks for itself. Two-time NBA Championship, 2014 MVP, multiple All-NBA and All-Star selections, Olympic gold, the list goes on. As he keeps adding to his resume, KD has announced that he’s signed a lifetime deal with , first reported by .
Although details on compensation are unknown, Durant joins an illustrious group, as and are the only other Nike athletes to sign a lifetime contract with the Swoosh.
‘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,’ says Durant to Boardroom.
Alongside future KD footwear and apparel, the lifetime contract will also tap into giving back to the community and grassroots basketball, refurbishing basketball courts via the Durant Family Foundation and his EYBL squad, Team Durant.
With the announcement of the Nike KD 16 and past KD models returning in the near future, it looks like the momentum isn’t stopping anytime soon, even after 16 years.