It appears that Tennessee State’s new Nike partnership is already paying high profile dividends.
Kevin Durant is making sure the Tennessee State Tigers are stepping onto the court in style. 🐅🔥
The NBA superstar has gifted the Tennessee State men’s basketball team pairs of his latest signature sneaker, the Nike KD 19, giving the HBCU program an early look at one of Nike Basketball’s newest performance models.
Photos shared by Tennessee State basketball show the Tigers rocking the KD 19, adding another connection between Durant and the HBCU basketball community.
For sneaker fans, the KD 19 is a particularly notable addition to Durant’s signature line. The shoe is his 19th signature model with Nike and introduces a completely new look highlighted by a molded upper and distinctive TPU “dagger” structure inspired by Durant’s “Slim Reaper” persona. (NIKE, Inc.)
Underneath the new design, Nike loaded the KD 19 with performance technology designed for quick guards and wings. The shoe features full-length Air Zoom Strobel cushioning, Cushlon 3.0 foam, an aggressive traction pattern and a midfoot shank for stability. (Nike.com)
And this isn’t just another unreleased player-exclusive sneaker.
The Nike KD 19 officially debuted in June, with the first releases arriving through SNKRS on June 13 before a wider global launch on June 17. The retail price is $155.
