Nike to keep Kevin Durant after countering Under Armour’s offer

Just a few days ago, Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Kevin Durant’s contract with Nike expired.

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Although Durant recently had another one of his many Nike shoes released recently, many figured Durant would be switching brands.

The growing company Under Armour was reportedly ready to make a huge pitch by Durant. They were expected to use their location to sway the Thunder star.

Under Armour is run from Baltimore, Maryland and Durant is a native of Washington, D.C. Durant has made his love for his hometown no secret, which has also led to speculation he may join the Washington Wizards when he can become an unrestricted free agent in two years.

However, it looks like it may not be enough.

According to Darren Rovell of ESPN, Nike has countered Under Armour’s offer for Durant and will be keeping him.

Durant averaged 32.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 50.3% from the floor, 39.1% from beyond the arc and 87.3% from the charity stripe during the regular season. Then, he averaged 29.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 46.0% from the field, 34.4.1% from beyond the arc and 81.0% from the free throw line in the postseason. In his career, he’s averaged 27.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 47.9% from the field, 37.7% from three and 88.2% from the field.

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