Kevin Durant has joined Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the only athletes to sign lifetime contracts with Nike after Durant's deal was announced Friday.
Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during a game April 22, 2023, at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles.
"As one of the best basketball players in the world, Kevin Durant has been an important part of the Nike family for the past 16 years. We look forward to continuing to serve the next generation of athletes together," added John Slusher, Nike's executive vice president of global sports marketing.Oklahoma City ThunderThe terms of the deal have not been disclosed. In 2015, Durant was making roughly $30 million from Nike, according to Bleacher Report.
Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns reacts after scoring in the second half against the Chicago Bulls at United Center March 3, 2023, in Chicago.Golden State WarriorsDurant won two titles with Golden State and ruptured his Achilles in his quest for a third straight, and when he hit free agency, he signed with the Brooklyn Nets alongside Kyrie Irving.
That tandem was plagued by controversy and won just one playoff series together, and both requested trades from the Nets earlier this season. Both requests were granted. Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs against the LA Clippers April 18, 2023, at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz.
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