Kevin Durant's Sneaker Tributes: A Lasting Storybook

0:00Welcome to NBA News today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NBA fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. Kevin Durant stands out in the sneaker world with more custom colorways for his KD shoes than any other athlete. Each pair carries deep meaning, honoring people or moments from his life, turning his feet into a walking tribute. In February, he gifted a white and Carolina blue KD-18 to Jackie Taylor, a North Carolina freshman volleyball player and daughter of Washington, commanders, great, Sean Taylor. Just recently, during a game against the Wizards, Durant rocked Burgundy and gold KD-18s to celebrate his hometown team. He mixes it up on the court, too, wearing fresh colorways for every Houston Rockets game and even swapping pairs at halftime. Sneaker fans can't get enough, lighting up social media with shout outs to his creative choices. Durant opened up to the team's sideline reporter about how it all began in 3rd grade when his mom got him a pair of Grand Hill sneakers.

1:01He sees his shoes as a lasting storybook, partnering with Nike to spotlight those who shaped his path. One special design, the Anne Pearl colorway, nods to his late Anne who cared for him after school. Looking ahead, he's linking with Drake for a KD-19 release this summer, and he plans to bring other athletes into his Nike brand. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor linked in the description. Some Chase piece. Put my head in it.