Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant is one of Nike's longest tenured athletes across all sports. Especially in NBA circles, as he's the second-longest tenured NBA player behind only Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Durant has been with the line for 19 years in total and was given a lifetime deal from the label in 2023, near the end of the 2023-24 NBA season. Durant's partnership with Nike nearly ended in 2014, when Durant nearly joined Under Armour, who offered him a 10-year deal ranging between $265 million and $285 million. Durant's initial deal with Nike was worth $60 million over seven years. His 2014 extension was worth $300 million over 10 years, which included $250 million in guarantees and a $50 million retirement package. Durant's partnership with Nike has extended beyond just sneakers, although Durant debuted the 'KD 19' shoe near the end of the 2025-26 season -- his 19th season in the NBA and first with the Rockets.…