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kaz I wish I could vote this story up multiple times....great to hear that Durant is using his influence in such a positive way already. -
matt I agree -- I hope it's not just a bargaining chip. -
missgossip agree with Kaz, this is huge. whatever the true motivations, this could do a lot to change the sneaker world. -
tmcallist Marbury's decision to ednorse afforable shoes, and set an example for his peers, might be the highlight of his career.
And I mean that in a good way.
John Canzano: Kevin Durant Wants Affordable Shoes
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Via Nate Jones on the Fanhouse
Kevin Durant Joining the Affordable Shoe Revolution?
JONES ON THE NBA —
... With this move, he's proving that he is going to be about something other than just making a lot of money. If he can get the powerhouse companies to make affordable shoes, he'll certainly being doing a lot for making shoes more affordable for everyone.
Fanhouse: Fri AM 'NBA Ratings Are Dead, Hurray!' Edition
John Clifford Ness —
... Like Starbury, Kevin Durant Wants to Endorse Affordable Shoes
Kevin Durant Wants to go Cheap with His Shoes Like Starbury
Larry Brown Sports —
... for putting me onto Nate Jones’ story at FanHouse about Texas star Kevin Durant wanting a shoe deal that will market his sneakers for cheap. The news is truly pleasing. Taking it from Jones:
Blog Roundup for 6-15-07
Sportable.com —
... Kevin Durant Wants to Endorse Affordable Shoes [AOL Fanhouse]: It’s hard for Kevin Durant to do anything that isn’t positive these days (besides be pretty weak.) Durant is urging both Nike and Adidas, two major companies vying for Durant’s branding, to create affordable shoes for him. They will be sold in the range of $39 and $69.
FanHouse: Wed. AM 'Keeping an Even Keel on the Vick Story' Edition
John Clifford Ness —
... , but will athletes endorsing other companies follow in his footsteps? A month ago, word got out that Kevin Durant was adamant that his shoe contract included a commitment from either Nike or adidas to produce an affordable shoe that can be sold in the $39 to $69 range. ...
