American basketball player Kevin Duranthe Phoenix Suns star and two-time NBA champion revealed this Friday that he has signed a “lifetime contract” with the sportswear giant. Nikefollowing the steps Michael Jordan And LeBron James as the only basketball players who have life contracts.
LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
Duran, 34, was Nike since he made his NBA debut in 2007, the season in which he won the Rookie of the Year award, and with the brand released 15 different pairs of basketball shoes.
“KD”, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, said in a statement through Wednesday. Conference hall.
When I first signed with Nike, I had no idea how far we would go with this partnership. We’ve done an amazing job.
Subsequently, a 13-time All-Star was added.
We have traveled the world together and built a business that will now last forever. I look forward to the future and am proud to work for this company.
A real honor to be in the game for life with @nike https://t.co/VNj1IJUVWG
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) April 28, 2023
Nike supported Durant’s involvement in grassroots basketball by helping to remodel courts in communities around the world through Durant Family Foundation.
John Slusher, Executive Vice President of Global Sports Marketing Nikehe commented.
Kevin Durant, one of the best basketball players in the world, has been an important part of the Nike family for the past 16 years. We look forward to serving the next generation of athletes together.
Phoenix Suns qualified for Western Conference Semifinalswhere they will face the Denver Nuggets.
Eastern Conference semifinals set 🗣
The Celtics take the lead to face the 76ers in the second round.
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📲 https://t.co/MndHjxD29g pic.twitter.com/WwjEdiZrtx—NBA (@NBA) April 28, 2023
(According to information from Reuters)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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