Adidas deletes X post criticizing Nike partner Kevin Durant that was 'meant' for 'burner account'
'u dusty bouta retire soon anyway'
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Kevin Durant is one of three athletes, along with Michael Jordan and LeBron James, who have a lifetime contract with Nike.
So, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards made a bold statement when he said he wanted to see Durant rock Edwards' signature shoe.
Edwards is an Adidas partner.
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Durant caught wind of Edwards' wish and laughed it off.
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"Won’t EVER see me put a big toe in them Mfers," Durant posted on X, formerly Twitter, Friday.
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Durant is never one to shy away from a little social media beef, and he got a harsh response from Adidas.
In a since-deleted post, Adidas responded to the 35-year-old Durant with, "u dusty bouta retire soon anyway."
The post was taken down quickly, but the brand made light of the situation.
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"meant to send that from the burner account…" Adidas said in a post that remained active at the time of publication.
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Adidas has not responded to a request for comment.
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Durant, a 13-time All-Star, inked his deal with Nike in April.
"When I first signed with Nike, I couldn’t have dreamed of how far we’d go in this partnership," Durant said in a release. "We’ve done amazing work creatively and philanthropically. We’ve traveled the world together and built a business that will now last forever. I’m excited for the future and honored to be in rare company with this deal."
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The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. In 2015, Durant was making roughly $30 million from Nike, according to Bleacher Report. James' lifetime deal is reported to be worth around $1 billion.
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