The History Of The KD 12

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The Nike KD 12 featured new construction methods that pushed the comfort and function of sneakers. The 12 was different than what came before from Nike and KD. The shoe had a higher cut than past shoes in the series. There was a Flyknit exterior shell. The upper had transparent layers that highlighted the inner workings of the sneaker. Durant preferred a “worn in” feel when it came to his kicks. The Flyknit material and padded tongue gave Durant his ideal fit. Durant, and the designer of the 12, Leo Chang, were both inspired by the 1990s. The KD 12 took inspiration from the great Nike Basketball shoes of the decade.

Warrior

In 2016, Durant made the biggest decision of his career. When KD decided to join the Golden State Warriors in the summer of 2016 the sports world went mad. Many were excited to see the all-star join the powerhouse team. Many others were critical of the decision. The Warriors already won a title before KD joined, and the Golden State squad that he joined, just eliminated KD and his OKC team from the playoffs just a few months prior.

Despite the criticism, KD’s time in Golden State was stellar. He would lead the Golden State Warriors to back-to-back championships in 2017 and 2018. He also won Finals MVP in both Championship runs. KD only spent three seasons in Golden State, but those three seasons are arguably the best of his career.