5 reasons why Kevin Durant is having a forgetful 2017 offseason

#4 Firing back at haters on shoe soles

The soles of the new Nike KD X 'Celebration' shoes (Images Source: B/R Kicks)

It goes without saying that players do have a say in what goes into their signature sneakers with their respective brands. So there's no doubt about the fact that Durant either suggested this or gave it this suggestion a go-ahead.

To be honest, there was no reason for this. He had vindicated himself and gained redemption when the Larry O'Brien trophy was raised. He overcame all the criticism that came his way last summer by letting his game do the talking.

Instead of taking the high ground, Durant felt the need to prove himself and remind everybody of his greatness when the NBA universe was already talking about how the Warriors had won the offseason because he took a pay cut.