The Nike KD 18 “Atomic Pink” Seemingly Harkens Back To His Career Origins

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Though the continually swirling trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant mean that there’s plenty of intrigue in the present tense, anytime an all-time great is closer to the end than the midpoint of their careers, the NBA audience jumps into retrospective mode a bit early. The Slim Reaper has unquestionably had one of the most unique careers of anyone in the pantheon, something that’s precipitated conversations over which of his franchises would honor his tenure.

With the Oklahoma City Thunder nearing their first-ever championship and finally paying off the prestige promise from KD’s era, perhaps tensions could finally break in time for a statue outside of Paycom Center. On Durant’s end, the emergence of the Nike KD 18 “Atomic Pink” could be indication of exactly that, sporting an eyebrow-raising embroidered Thunderbolt logo on the interior tongue.

Yet a potential ode to where Kevin Durant rose to superstardom wouldn’t go very far in addressing the color combination here. Blending together “Atomic Pink/Light Wild Mango/Apricot Agate” in the upper pairs with an earthy counterpart in the gum sole, met by a midsole with blue speckles and a marble pattern within the circular cut-out at the heel.

We’ll assuredly get more details regarding this pair’s overarching narrative as a launch gets closer. Speaking of, expect the Nike KD 18 “Atomic Pink” is expected on July 14th, clocking in at $155.