Nike KD 11 "Aunt Pearl" To Acknowledge 59 Cancer Survivors

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These all pink KD's are for a good cause.

Ever since Kevin Durant got a signature sneaker deal with Nike upon entering the league, the two-time NBA champion has made it a point to honor his late Aunt Pearl. The sneakers in the Aunt Pearl collection typically contain a lot of pink and these new KD 11's are no different. For this particular shoe, Nike and Durant have teamed up with Kay Yow Cancer Fund. The sneaker will contain the names of 59 cancer survivors on the heel counter, as well as the custom insoles.

In addition to the names of the survivors, the entire sneaker will be dressed in pink which is, of course, the official color for Breast Cancer Awareness. The shoe itself is made up of the same materials as the original KD 11 which means they will be ready to go for the court. The midsole is pink as well but has some subtle hints of white throughout.

Nike KD 11 "Aunt Pearl" To Acknowledge 59 Cancer Survivors
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According to Sneaker News, these basketball sneakers will be released on February 14th along with Nike basketball's other All-Star weekend shoes. These will retail for the standard KD price of $150 USD. Those who have had someone close to them go through cancer will surely appreciate the meaning behind these kicks.

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Alexander Cole
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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