words & images_Nick DePaulaPart 1 of our interview with Kevin DurantNick DePaula: When you were coming out of Texas, both Nike and adidas were going pretty hard after you, and it was even reported that adidas offered more money. What made you want to sign with Nike and how's that relationship been so far?
Media: How much have you been wearing the Hyperfuses, and what's your early feedback?
Media: And they'll do Thunder colors of the Hyperfuse?Media: How close are the KDIIIs to being done?Nick DePaula: Leo Chang is the designer of both your signature shoes and the Hyperfuse. Did you work with him on the Hyperfuse design, or was it just something you saw after the fact?Media: How do you feel seeing other players wearing your shoes around the league, like Amar'e Stoudemire for example?Media: Have you ever played against a guy when you're wearing their shoes?Media: How did it feel to see the KD II release in China and have a special overseas release?Media: Have you heard anything about the security situation in Turkey, and do you have any concerns?Media: With your offseason training, what's a strength that you're looking to refine, and what's a weakness that you're hoping to improve?
Media: We've talked a lot about playing streetball and playing outdoors, can you talk about some of your greatest wars outside and how some guys that could've been legends in the league didn't make it?Media: What outdoor games or tournaments did you play growing up that helped you develop?Media: Any playground H.O.R.S.E. when you were growing up?
Nick DePaula: Are you gonna defend that next year, or is that something you're done with?Media: Where's your trophy?Media: Talk a little bit about playing your college ball at Texas, being drafted by Seattle and now being back in the Midwest at Oklahoma City, near Texas?Media: What do you think about Texas moving out of the Big 12?Media: This summer, there's been a lot of talk about Free Agency, and the Thunder have not been in that conversation at all. How much pressure does that take off of you knowing that your team is together and you don't have to worry about who may be coming or going?Nick DePaula: You were talking about your teammates and how much you guys gel as a group. What's up with the Broingtons?Media: With all of the talk about Free Agency, are friends of yours asking you about it? Do you know the gossip?
Below, a closer look at KD's Zoom Hyperfuse:
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