April 28, 2023 at 8:15 PM by Thomas
After Michael Jordan, then LeBron James Kevin Durant becomes the third professional basketball player in history to sign an equipment contract with the Nike brand, “for life”, as the announcement himself, the Suns winger of Phoenix, NBA. “Kevin Durant has signed a lifetime contract with Nike,” said the athlete in comments on his social networks, this Friday evening.
Kevin Durant formalizes his “lifetime” extension with Nike
The deal includes new signature footwear and apparel collaborations between the American sports brand and the 34-year-old athlete. “When I first signed with Nike, I could not have imagined how far we would go with this partnership,” Durant said in a statement. “We have done an incredible job creatively and philanthropically. We have traveled the world together and built a business that will now last forever. »
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The previous contract was signed in 2014 and for ten years, until 2024 and was estimated, in total, at 300 million dollars (272 M€).