{"id":218309,"date":"2012-06-12T23:23:34","date_gmt":"2012-06-13T04:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=218309"},"modified":"2022-09-16T07:03:54","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T12:03:54","slug":"kicks-on-court-history-kevin-durant-lebron-james","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/kicks-on-court-history-kevin-durant-lebron-james\/","title":{"rendered":"Kicks On Court: The History of Kevin Durant vs. LeBron James"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kevin Durant<\/strong> and LeBron James<\/strong> have arguably been the best performers of the 2012 NBA Playoffs (you could add Rajon Rondo into the mix), and tonight’s Game 1 of the 2012 NBA Finals is sure to feature more stellar moments from the two. As seen earlier in today’s post about the NBA Finals, we will also see some sneaker surprises during the championship round. In anticipation of the shoes each will wear during the NBA Finals, we take a look back at the kicks each superstar wore in their previous battles during the preseason, regular season, All-Star weekend and summer leagues. Which player brought the most signature heat to the table in their past matchups? Take a look at our Kicks On Court: The History of Kevin Durant vs. LeBron James<\/em><\/strong> feature, and let us know your picks in the voting polls.<\/p>\n

Also, stay tuned to our Kicks On Court<\/em><\/a> column for updated sneaker info regarding the 2012 NBA Finals.<\/p>\n

Oklahoma City Thunder @ Miami Heat – April 2012<\/h3>\n

Kevin Durant’s shoe<\/strong>: Nike Zoom KD IV “Away” Patent Leather PE
\nLeBron James’ shoe<\/strong>: Nike LeBron 9 Black\/White PE<\/p>\n

[polldaddy poll=6308376]<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Miami Heat @ Oklahoma City Thunder – March 2012<\/h3>\n

Kevin Durant’s shoe<\/strong>: Nike Zoom KD IV White\/Photo Blue-Team Orange “Home” PE
\nLeBron James’ shoe<\/strong>: Nike LeBron 9 Black\/Red “Away” PE<\/p>\n

[polldaddy poll=6308397]<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

2012 NBA All-Star Game – February 2012<\/h3>\n

Kevin Durant’s shoe<\/strong>: Nike Zoom KD IV “Galaxy”
\nLeBron James’ shoe<\/strong>: Nike LeBron 9 “Galaxy”<\/p>\n

[polldaddy poll=6308402]<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Oklahoma City All-Star Classic – October 2011<\/h3>\n

Kevin Durant’s shoe<\/strong>: Nike Zoom KD IV “Nerf”
\nLeBron James’ shoe<\/strong>: Nike LeBron 9 “Ohio State”<\/p>\n

[polldaddy poll=6308405]<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

South Florida All-Star Classic – October 2011<\/h3>\n

Kevin Durant’s shoe<\/strong>: Nike Zoom KD IV “Blackout”
\nLeBron James’ shoe<\/strong>: Nike LeBron 9 “Cannon”<\/p>\n

[polldaddy poll=6308414]<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Goodman League All-Stars vs. The Melo League Game – August 2011<\/h3>\n

Kevin Durant’s shoe<\/strong>: Nike Zoom KD III Black\/Team Orange
\nLeBron James’ shoe<\/strong>: Nike LeBron 8 V2 “Graffiti”<\/p>\n

[polldaddy poll=6308417]<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Oklahoma City Thunder @ Miami Heat – March 2011<\/h3>\n

Kevin Durant’s shoe<\/strong>: Nike Zoom KD III “Away” PE
\nLeBron James’ shoe<\/strong>: Nike LeBron 8 V2 “Home”<\/p>\n

[polldaddy poll=6308424]<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

2011 NBA All-Star Game – February 2011<\/h3>\n

Kevin Durant’s shoe<\/strong>: Nike Zoom KD III “All-Star”
\nLeBron James’ shoe<\/strong>: Nike LeBron 8 V2 “All-Star”<\/p>\n

[polldaddy poll=6308427]<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Miami Heat @ Oklahoma City Thunder – January 2011<\/h3>\n

Kevin Durant’s shoe<\/strong>: Nike Zoom KD III White\/Team Orange
\nLeBron James’ shoe<\/strong>: Nike LeBron 8 V2 PE Black\/Varsity Red<\/p>\n

[polldaddy poll=6308433]<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Miami Heat vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (Preseason) – October 2010<\/h3>\n

Kevin Durant’s shoe<\/strong>: Nike Zoom Hyperfuse PE
\nLeBron James’ shoe<\/strong>: Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier IV<\/p>\n

[polldaddy poll=6308437]<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

2010 NBA All-Star Game – February 2010<\/h3>\n

Kevin Durant’s shoe<\/strong>: Nike Zoom KD2 “All-Star”
\nLeBron James’ shoe<\/strong>: Nike Air Max LeBron VII “All-Star”<\/p>\n

[polldaddy poll=6308449]<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Oklahoma City Thunder @ Cleveland Cavaliers – January 2010<\/h3>\n

Kevin Durant’s shoe<\/strong>: Nike Zoom KD2 Black\/Photo Blue
\nLeBron James’ shoe<\/strong>: Nike Air Max LeBron VII “Hardwood Classic”<\/p>\n

[polldaddy poll=6308453]<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Oklahoma City Thunder – December 2009<\/h3>\n

Kevin Durant’s shoe<\/strong>: Nike Blue Chip PE
\nLeBron James’ shoe<\/strong>: Nike Zoom LeBron VI “Ohio State”<\/p>\n

[polldaddy poll=6308462]<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Seattle Supersonics @ Cleveland Cavaliers – January 2008<\/h3>\n

Kevin Durant’s shoe<\/strong>: Nike Flight Skool
\nLeBron James’ shoe<\/strong>: Nike Zoom LeBron V<\/p>\n

[polldaddy poll=6308464]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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