Kevin Durant is, without a doubt, one of the best players in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors superstar is in the midst of another fantastic season. He will arguably be the most sought-after free agent this offseason.
But Durant is more than just “good.” In fact, as he continues to rack up All-Star nods and league awards, he is quietly building his case as one of the best basketball players of all time.
Perhaps one way his case is shown is in Durant's marketability. With his 12 Nike signature shoes, Durant joins elite company.
.@KDTrey5 is in elite company. 😤 pic.twitter.com/RbzQxb9CNV
— B/R Kicks (@brkicks) April 7, 2019
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan leads the way with a whopping 26 signature Air Jordans. Current Los Angeles Laker LeBron James comes in a distant second with 16, while Durant and former Lakers star Kobe Bryant each have 12 Nike shoes. Jordan, James, and Bryant are three of the most iconic players in NBA history, so it is significant for Durant to be included in the conversation with those three — even for something as meaningless as a shoe contract.
Kevin Durant certainly has the hardware. The 30-year-old already has 10 All-Star appearances and two championships under his belt. He was the Rookie of the Year in 2007-08, the league MVP in 2013-14, and has led the league in scoring four times.
For his career, Durant has averaged 27.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. The forward has totaled 141.3 Win Shares, fifth among active players and 32nd all-time.
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