The second ballot returns from the 2012 NBA All-Star Voting came in yesterday and KD is currently leading all Western Conference Forwards in voting. He is second in overall voting in the Western Conference, behind Kobe Bryant, and 4th Overall in voting across the league, behind Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant and Derrick Rose. Keep voting for KD daily for all-star by texting DURANT to 69622 or by visiting NBA.com/ASB.

Western Conference
Forwards: Kevin Durant (OKC) 973,152; Blake Griffin (LAC) 619,913; Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 354,434; Pau Gasol (LAL) 327,596; Kevin Love (Min) 232,656; LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) 188,829; Tim Duncan (SA) 133,575; Lamar Odom (Dal) 96,080; Metta World Peace (LAL) 63,055; Danilo Gallinari (Den) 59,646.

Guards: Kobe Bryant (LAL) 1,110,379; Chris Paul (LAC) 835,026; Ricky Rubio (Min) 248,423; Steve Nash (Pho) 188,537; Russell Westbrook (OKC) 167,996; Kyle Lowry (Hou) 132,972; Monta Ellis (GS) 105,926; Manu Ginobili (SA) 79,821; Jason Kidd (Dal) 79,783; Chauncey Billups (LAC) 73,429.

Centers: Andrew Bynum (LAL) 777,365; DeAndre Jordan (LAC) 214,883; Marc Gasol (Mem) 182,992; Nenê (Den) 144,066; Marcin Gortat (Pho) 92,511; Kendrick Perkins (OKC) 66,380.

Eastern Conference
Forwards: LeBron James (Mia) 972,580; Carmelo Anthony (NYK) 779,945; Amar’e Stoudemire (NYK) 281,617; Kevin Garnett (Bos) 268,980; Chris Bosh (Mia) 209,640; Luol Deng (Chi) 166,671; Paul Pierce (Bos) 145,077; Carlos Boozer (Chi) 101,612; Andrea Bargnani (Tor) 93,456; Hedo Turkoglu (Orl) 80,694.

Guards: Derrick Rose (Chi) 1,040,210; Dwyane Wade (Mia) 972,015; Rajon Rondo (Bos) 394,672; Ray Allen (Bos) 274,233; Deron Williams (NJN) 143,941; Jose Calderon (Tor) 84,881; Richard Hamilton (Chi) 64,757; John Wall (Was) 61,160; Kyrie Irving (Cle) 53,300; Joe Johnson (Atl) 40,718.

Centers: Dwight Howard (Orl) 1,161,797; Joakim Noah (Chi) 141,683; Tyson Chandler (NYK) 107,735; Joel Anthony (Mia) 67,210; JaVale McGee (Was) 41,249; Al Horford (Atl) 35,860.

The annual NBA.com Survey of NBA General Managers was just released and KD was shown a ton of love. Here are some of the results:

Who will win the 2011-12 MVP?
1. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 55.6%
2. LeBron James, Miami — 44.4%

If you were starting a franchise and could sign any player, who would it be?
T1. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 37.0%
T1. LeBron James, Miami — 37.0%
3. Derrick Rose, Chicago — 14.8%
4. Dwight Howard, Orlando — 7.4%
5. Dwyane Wade, Miami — 3.7%

Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
1. Dwight Howard, Orlando — 29.6%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 22.2%
3. LeBron James, Miami — 18.5%
4. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas — 14.8%
5. Derrick Rose, Chicago — 7.4%

Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
1. LeBron James, Miami — 77.8%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 18.5%
3. Carmelo Anthony, New York — 3.7%

Which player is the best at getting his own shot?
1. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers — 35.7%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 21.4%
T3. LeBron James, Miami — 14.3%
T3. Dwyane Wade, Miami — 14.3%

Which player is the best leader?
1. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers — 25.0%
2. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers — 14.3%
T3. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 10.7%
T3. Steve Nash, Phoenix — 10.7%
T5. Chauncey Billups, L.A. Clippers — 7.1%
T5. Tim Duncan, San Antonio — 7.1%
T5. Kevin Garnett, Boston — 7.1%
T5. Jason Kidd, Dallas — 7.1%

Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
1. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers — 48.1%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 30.8%

Check out this highlight from last night’s Thunder victory over the Boston Celtics

Check out KD in this new Nike #MakeitCount spot. Nike+ has something big planned on 1.19.12. Make sure to stay tuned for the announcement.

KD is returning home to the DC/Maryland/Virginia are tomorrow and hosting an event at the PG Plaza Footlocker House of Hoops at 6pm. Check out the info on the event below.

Here’s a look at the packaging for the KD IV Year of the Dragon release.

Check out detailed photos and info on the Year of the Dragon colorway here.

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The first ballot returns from the 2012 NBA All-Star Voting came in yesterday and KD is currently leading all Western Conference Forwards in voting. He is second in overall voting in the Western Conference, behind Kobe Bryant, and 6th Overall in Voting across the league, behind Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Derrick Rose and Dwyane Wade. Keep voting for KD daily for all-star by texting DURANT to 69622 or by visiting NBA.com/ASB .

2012 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING PRESENTED BY SPRINT WESTERN CONFERENCE

Forwards: Kevin Durant (OKC) 633,538; Blake Griffin (LAC) 394,264; Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 231,832; Pau Gasol (LAL) 185,428; Kevin Love (Min) 143,814; LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) 118,268; Tim Duncan (SA) 81,783; Lamar Odom (Dal) 59,686; Metta World Peace (LAL) 39,006; Danilo Gallinari (Den) 34,438.

Guards: Kobe Bryant (LAL) 690,613; Chris Paul (LAC) 540,173; Ricky Rubio (Min) 133,520; Steve Nash (Pho) 118,922; Russell Westbrook (OKC) 107,197; Kyle Lowry (Hou) 90,725; Monta Ellis (GS) 63,696; Manu Ginobili (SA) 50,765; Jason Kidd (Dal) 49,596; Chauncey Billups (LAC) 42,657.

Centers: Andrew Bynum (LAL) 496,597; DeAndre Jordan (LAC) 134,961; Marc Gasol (Mem) 102,116; Nenê (Den) 94,167; Marcin Gortat (Pho) 62,631; Kendrick Perkins (OKC) 41,579.

2012 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING PRESENTED BY SPRINT EASTERN CONFERENCE

Forwards: LeBron James (Mia) 640,789; Carmelo Anthony (NYK) 496,351; Amar’e Stoudemire (NYK) 178,797; Kevin Garnett (Bos) 173,161; Chris Bosh (Mia) 140,601; Paul Pierce (Bos) 94,071; Luol Deng (Chi) 85,086; Andrea Bargnani (Tor) 54,739; Carlos Boozer (Chi) 53,477; Hedo Turkoglu (Orl) 43,154.

Guards: Derrick Rose (Chi) 640,476; Dwyane Wade (Mia) 637,912; Rajon Rondo (Bos) 253,969; Ray Allen (Bos) 174,934; Deron Williams (NJN) 89,128; Jose Calderon (Tor) 42,929; John Wall (Was) 38,025; Richard Hamilton (Chi) 36,418; Kyrie Irving (Cle) 27,713; Joe Johnson (Atl) 23,384.

Centers: Dwight Howard (Orl) 754,737; Joakim Noah (Chi) 75,038; Tyson Chandler (NYK) 61,774; Joel Anthony (Mia) 41,832; JaVale McGee (Was) 24,713; Al Horford (Atl) 23,546.

It’s time to vote for starters for the 2012 NBA All-Star Starters. Make sure you vote for KD daily by texting DURANT to 69622 or by visiting NBA.com/ASB

SMS and wireless balloting, as well as voting on NBA.com, will conclude on January 31. Starters will be announced live on TNT on February 2, during a special one-hour pregame show at 7 pm ET featuring Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith.

The 61st NBA All-Star Game will be played at Amway Center in Orlando. The city previously hosted NBA All-Star in 1992.

Check out the Nike Zoom KD IV colorway the University of Texas Longhorn squad wore against Oklahoma State this weekend.

The Burnt Orange colorway pays tribute to Kevin’s alma mater. Look for this colorway to hit selected retail locations in the Spring.

Check out the official photos of the Nike Zoom KD IV Year of the Dragon. KD was born in a year of the dragon, and he demonstrates dragon-like power on the court. As 2012 is the year of water dragon, the Nike Basketball design team incorporates an array of water elements into the NIKE ZOOM KD IV.

The signature strap, in combination with the wave pattern on the tongue and the laser-etched blue shadows, creates a rippling effect. The water dragon surrounding the KD logo on the counter highlights oriental association. The whole piece is dominated by light blue and light mango, symbolic of thunder.

Look for the KD IV Year of the Dragon to release in China this week.