Check out this video a fan put together highlighting KD’s 29 game streak of 25 points or more. Props to YudeProductions for the video.

—TEAM KD

Sixty-four days, 29 games, 310 made field goals and 288 sank free throws later, and Kevin Durant’s historic scoring streak has come to an end.

Durant’s streak of consecutive games with at least 25 points officially ended at 29 games in Wednesday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

As Durant said after the game, “It was good while it lasted. Teams in this league are too tough for my streak to continue to go on like it did. It was very cool while it lasted. I am very fortunate and privileged to do something like that. I feel very blessed. Any player would remember something like this.”

Oh, the memories.

For starters, Durant’s scoring binge ranked tops among all active players. He had already surpassed Philadelphia’s Allen Iverson and sat behind the legendary Michael Jordan, who scored at least 25 points in 40 consecutive games back in 1986-87. And the Thunder forward became the first player in league history under the age of 22 to string together 29-straight games of 25 or more points.

During that run, the Thunder posted a record of 20-9, with Durant averaging 32.4 points on 50.8% shooting from the field and a whopping 50% (51-for-102) from three-point range.

And through it all, Durant remained level-headed. He put his teammates first. He never spoke about the streak unless he was asked to. Even when he did talk about it, you could tell Durant shied from all the individual attention.

And of all the big-time buckets Durant made during that stretch, it’ll be hard to forget one in particular.

Remember the Thunder’s overtime win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden? Of course you do.

The Thunder needed a three-pointer to tie the game with 12.6 seconds left. Durant obliged.

With a sold-out crowd on its feet, more than 19,000 rabid New Yorkers, Durant delivered one of the most clutch shots of his young career. With a solid screen set by teammate Nick Collison, Durant curled off a high pick, caught a pass from Russell Westbrook at the top of the key, planted his feet, elevated and drilled the three-pointer to silence the crowd.

Durant was pumped. He was hopped up on adrenaline. And after he hit the shot he turned to the crowd, with a snarl on his face, and gave them a salute.

Durant looked like a man possessed, a man who was in that proverbial “zone,” one that seemed to stretch back to mid December.

Twenty-nine straight games – that scoring streak put Durant in some rare company.

—Team KD

Hey Fans,

If you’ve been to the blog before, you’ve probably noticed the “sightings” widgets on the side panel. As a part of KD’s mission to make this site a home for his fans, we’re asking fans to send in pictures of themselves with their KD II’s or Kevin Durant Jerseys. If you click on the sightings widgets now, you’ll see some of the photos fans have already submitted to us. You can send your sightings photos to KD35sightings [at] Gmail.com.

Thanks!

-Team KD

Check out this video of Zoom KD II designer Leo Chang showing us the inspiration behind the KD II design, as well as future colorways of the shoe.

To find out more about the KD, visit the KD II page on Nike Basketball.com.

Was there anything Kevin Durant didn’t do last week?

From shooting commercials for Gatorade and TNT and being named an All-Star reserve, to leading the league in scoring – how about that season-high 45 points on Sunday? – Durant stayed busy.

Oh, and just for good measure, the Thunder forward and former Longhorn was scheduled to make the trek to Sillwater on Monday night to see his boys from Texas take on Oklahoma State in a nationally televised game.

Of course, that had to be the icing on the cake for Kevin, who earned his second Western Conference Player of the Week award of the season on Monday afternoon.

Can it get any better? Of course it can. But let’s look back on the week that was for Kevin Durant.

Continue reading Keeping up with KD: Busy Week For Mr. Durant

OKLAHOMA CITY, January 28, 2010 – Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant was named a reserve on the Western Conference All-Star Team the NBA announced today.

“I am both excited and honored to be able to represent the Thunder and our organization as an NBA All-Star,” said Durant. “There are a lot of people who have contributed to this achievement, it is important to me that I recognize the support I have received from my teammates, our organization and my family as well as our fans. I’m looking forward to this experience and am excited to take the floor for the Western Conference.”

Durant becomes the first ever Thunder All-Star and the first franchise All-Star since Ray Allen was named a Western Conference reserve in 2007. This season, Durant is averaging 29.3 points (3rd in the NBA), 7.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 39.9 minutes in 45 games.

“Kevin, through his commitment, consistency and discipline, has earned this recognition,” said Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. “He has worked diligently to improve himself as an all-around player and possesses a deep respect for team and community. We are proud to have Kevin represent the Thunder at NBA All-Star Weekend.”

Since Christmas the third year forward has paced the NBA in scoring with 31.9 points per contest while shooting 51.2% from the field (174-340 FG) including 49.1% from beyond the arc (28-57 3FG). He has scored 30 or more points an NBA-best 25 times this season including 25 or more points in each of the last 19 contests, which in the most in NBA history for a player under the age of 22. Durant is on pace to become just the second player in NBA history, 21 years or younger, to finish the season with a scoring average above 29 points per contest (LeBron James, 31.4 ppg, 2005-06).

The 2010 NBA All-Star Game, which will air live on TNT and ESPN Radio in the U.S., and reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 40 languages, will be played at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, before an expected crowd of more than 80,000 – the largest group ever to witness a live basketball game.

Last week we told you about the release of the Creamsicle and Black colorways of the Nike Zoom KD II. Over the weekend the White, Black and Orange colorway of the Zoom KD II hit finishline.com. Once you pick up a pair, send in a pic of yourself holding the shoes and we’ll feature them on the site. You can send the pics to kd35sightings [at] gmail.com.

Last month it was ESPN the Magazine. This month it’s Sports Illustrated. Chris Ballard produced a great feature on Kevin for this week’s Sports Illustrated that’s a must read. The feature is called “Kicking it up a Notch”. Once you read the article, you’ll understand why KD has quickly become one of the top players in the NBA.

Here’s a little preview of the article:

Despite a nine-man rotation that could be described as the March Madness Traveling All-Stars (average age 23) Oklahoma City finished the week with a 22–18 record, just behind eighth-place Houston in the ultracompetitive Western Conference.

This has led to a natural curiosity about the team and especially the 21-year-old Durant, who heretofore was known primarily for two things: being the national college player of the year as a freshman (at Texas) and scoring a ton of points for a bad NBA team (first the Sonics and then, after the team moved in 2008, the Thunder). The latter leads to pejorative labels, whether deserved or not: Gunner, Guy Who Gets His, Volume Shooter. These days, however, Durant is scoring a ton of points for a winning team, and that is regarded as a different thing entirely. Players who do that are tagged All-Star and Franchise Player and have names like Kobe and Carmelo and D-Wade and Dirk.

Make sure to read the rest of the article here

MIAMI – January 18, 2010 – A collective group of professional athletes have joined alliances to provide emergency medical supplies and essentials to those recently affected by the deadly earthquake in Haiti through “Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti”, created by former NBA All Star Alonzo Mourning.

In an effort to provide and encourage relief efforts, athletes like Dwyane Wade, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Al Horford, Michael Vick and Randy Moss have banned together to contribute approximately $600,000, with Lennar Corporation of Florida matching the fund dollar for dollar with a donation that will exceed $1 Million in aide to support the medical needs of the community.

Mourning requested individual donations from athletes like Dominican Republic native, Al Horford (Atlanta Hawks) and he stepped up by donating an entire game salary to the cause. Other contributions included $100,000 donations from NBA players Kevin Durant (Oklahoma Thunder), LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers) and Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat) each.

As one of the first athletes to visit the devastated country last week with Project Medishare, Mourning knows firsthand how crucial the medical supplies are to saving the lives of the people on the island.

“The unified front that these players have shown is amazing. We are going to continue to raise funds and bring awareness to the issues of this beautiful country as they rebuild.” said Mourning.

“The situation in Haiti is devastating. I wanted to do my part, and contribute to the Athletes Relief Fund so the people of Haiti know we care and support them,” said Durant.

Funds raised will be directed to organizations on the ground, specifically Project Medishare which has actively been working to support the Haitian people for 20 years.

Fans and supporters can go the www.amcharities.org and make a tax deductible contribution to support the relief effort.

Project Medishare is dedicated to improving the health and overall well being of the Haitian people by re-establishing the health infrastructure and providing access to agriculture, education, clean water & sanitation, micro-credit in several communities in the Central Department in Haiti.

A growing list of athlete contributors include: Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors), Caron Butler (Washington Wizards), Kenyon Martin (Denver Nuggets), Clinton Portis (Washington Redskins), Michael Finley (San Antonio Spurs), Ronnie Brewer (Utah Jazz), Devin Harris (New Jersey Nets), Carlos Boozer (Utah Jazz), JR Smith (Denver Nuggets), Anthony Parker (Cleveland Cavaliers), Ben Gordan (Detroit Pistons), Gilbert Arenas (Washington Wizards), Quentin Richardson (Miami Heat), Michael Beasley (Miami Heat).

Hey Fans, Kevin’s Black Nike Zoom KD II Colorway is available now at Finishline. At only $85, the KD II is the most cost friendly Nike Signature shoe on the market. Once you pick up a pair, send in a pic of yourself holding the shoes and we’ll feature them on the site. You can send the pics to kd35sightings [at] gmail.com.

Thanks,

–Team KD