Today, the Nikestore.com team announced that the Nike Zoom KD IV Year of the Dragon colorway will be releasing on Nikestore.com at Midnight Eastern Time on February 3rd. It was first thought that the KD IV Year of the Dragon would be a China only release, so this is great news for fans of this colorway.

Expect this to be a very limited release. However, remember that you can also customize your own version of the KD IV Year of the Dragon on January 31st on NIKEiD.

Earlier this summer, Panini America launched their Panini HRX Video Trading Cards, featuring KD, Kobe Bryant, Blake Griffin and John Wall. Each player has 10 of these cards randomly inserted into Panini 2010-11 Totally Certified Basketball packs. Now Panini has announced that the players listed above have one gold version of the HRX Autographed Video Trading Card that will be inserted randomly into 2010-11 Totally Certified Basketball packs. Here’s a look at KD’s Gold HRX Autographed Video Trading Card.

Find out more about KD’s Panini Trading cards at the Panini America Blog.

Yesterday, we told you about Kevin’s Nike Zoom KD IV signature shoe hitting NIKEiD on January 31st. Today it was announced that you will also be able to customize your own color palate for the popular Year of the Dragon KD IV on January 31st. Are you planning to customize a pair of KD IV Year of the Dragons on NIKEiD?

UPDATE: The Nike Zoom KD IV is currently available on NIKEiD HERE.

On January 31st, Kevin’s Nike Zoom KD IV signature shoe will be hitting NIKEiD. Here’s a preview of what you can expect. Do you plan on customizing a pair for yourself?

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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