portlandtribune.com - 5/8/2007
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The Portland Tribune, May 8, 2007 (5 Reader comments) An upcoming member of basketball royalty has visited Portland twice in the last two weeks. Former Texas forward Kevin Durant, who has declared for the June 28 NBA draft, has met with officials from Nike and Adidas to discuss a potential endorsement contract. He is expected to make a decision this week. The 6-9 Durant, who became the first ...
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ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Kevin Durant is making pilgrimages to the sneaker capital of the world: Portland, Oregon.
Kevin Durant loves Portland!
Blazers Blog —
... Well, maybe he doesn't love Portland, but according to Kerry Eggers (hat tip
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Boston Sports Nation —
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Sports Tribune Durant checking out shoe deals
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LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog —
... Finally, the Sports Tribune discusses Durant's discussions for a shoe deal. It is interesting that Durant is expected to reap a $6 million to $7 million deal while Oden, even if they first pick will get only $50,000 because big men don't sell shoes. Doesn't seem fair. The old offense sells shoes and defense wins games argument.
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