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May 1, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts in the second half against the Denver Nuggets during game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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May 1, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts in the second half against the Denver Nuggets during game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
It has been updates-galore for the hoops community in the off-season. Following the high-octane trades involving the superstars of the game, an update regarding Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant flooded the social media with excited comments.
The Slim Reaper had a quiet outing the previous season in terms of balling action as he missed out on several games due to injury. However, he has been unusually active on social media in the offseason replying to fans and making his opinions. Incidentally, the recent update from the $162.5 billion company boosted fans’ hype.
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New Kevin Durant update erupts NBA fans
Kevin Durant has been away from fan radar in the offseason. But the star took the NBA world by storm with his new Nike announcement.
Just like every NBA superstar, KD also has his own sneaker line with the company. Importantly, the recent update revealed the resurrection of KD’s iconic sneaker from the past.

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Nicekicks.com, a popular media platform for sneakerheads, revealed that ‘Weatherman’ KD4 is set to return in 2024. The shoe was originally released in 2011 and instantly became the fan favorite for its design.
Notably, the shoes have a lush green and black color with a heat map pattern spread across it.
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Several NBA stars like Ja Morant, Tyrese Haliburton and many more donned this iconic sneaker during games.
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The relaunch of this sneaker could bring in some revenue for the Suns player for the lost dollars. Durant’s recent investment went down the drain when the company shut down after losses. However, on the other hand, fans are excited about the new launch.
The KD4 relaunch ignited NBA world
In response to Nicekicks.com’s IG upload, fans couldn’t contain their excitement. “Finna rock these with the camo shorts and elite socks,” a fan reacted. “Gonna go crazy with the PHX uniforms. Oh yeah, I need another pair or pears.”
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But some section of social media weren’t really happy with the update. They felt it could ruin the sacredness of the kicks: “Nothing is sacred anymore.”
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