Phoenix Suns Star Kevin Durant Calls Out Nike With Cryptic Post

Kevin Durant made several posts to his Instagram story.

Mar 3, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts to a play during the third quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Durant has been among the best players in the NBA since he became a pro in 2007.

He is also a Nike athlete who has been with the brand since his rookie year.

On Friday, Durant made a cryptic post to his Instagram story.

Durant wrote: "@nike tell me, Am I a bad person?????"

Kevin Durant's IG Story / July 19

Complex Sneakers provided speculation.

Via Complex Sneakers: "Kevin Durant has taken to his IG stories with a question for the Swoosh 👀

This morning, Nike released a new campaign for the Olympics featuring some of the brand's biggest stars, including the likes of LeBron James, Giannis, and Wemby (enormous basketball names signed to Nike), but the spot didn't include Durant.

Could that be was Durant is asking questions about?"

Kevin Durant has taken to his IG stories with a question for the Swoosh 👀

This morning, Nike released a new campaign for the Olympics featuring some of the brand's biggest stars, including the likes of LeBron James, Giannis, and Wemby (enormous basketball names signed to Nike),… pic.twitter.com/yjusBHv0QC

— Complex Sneakers (@ComplexSneakers) July 19, 2024

Durant is still one of Nike's most important players at 35.

He is coming off an outstanding year where he averaged 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 52.3% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range in 75 games.

Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; USA forward Kevin Durant (7) arrives for a game against Canada for the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports / Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Durant was initially the second pick in the 2007 NBA Draft out of Texas.

He has played 16 seasons for the Seattle SuperSonics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets (in addition to the Suns).

His career averages are 27.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 50.1% from the field and 38.7% from the three-point range in 1,061 regular season games.

The 2014 MVP helped lead the Warriors to two titles.