Quick Facts
- KD’s family ties have always shown through in his Nike signature line
- The KD 18 B.A.D. is a tribute shoe to Durant’s late grandmother, Barbara A. Davis
- The Nike KD 18 B.A.D. will be released Holiday 2025.
Kevin Durant is all about family. The future Hall of Famer has spent his entire career shouting out his PG County, Maryland upbringing and giving credit to his mother, siblings, aunt Pearl, and grandmother for his success. After all, no KD career highlight tape is complete without his speech calling his mom the real MVP. KD’s family ties have always shown through in his Nike signature line, and with the season starting soon, a new KD 18 colorway pays tribute to his grandma, Barbara.


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