Most of the rookies and young stars in the NBA grew up watching Kevin Durant of the Rockets as one of the greatest scorers the game has ever seen. Durant essentially changed the meaning of scoring as a seven-foot player, something Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren certainly modeled his game after growing up. As a tribute to arguably his biggest influence, Holmgren will be releasing upcoming PE colorways of Durant's signature Nike KD 18.
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Upon entering the league in 2022, Holmgren signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Nike that includes sneaker sponsorship. While Holmgren is still waiting to make the leap into his own signature sneaker model, he has favored the Nike KD series during most of his time in the NBA. It's fitting since both players share a similar tall frame and Holmgren has been modeling his game after Durant since playing AAU.
The Nike KD 18 serves as Kevin Durant's latest sneaker in his illustrious signature catalog, which Nike has attempted to revive with retro releases of KD's past sneakers this year. These upcoming Chet Holmgren PEs (Player Exclusive) will be arriving as retail releases within the coming months.
Nike KD 18 PE (Chet Holmgren)
"They're coming in mid-March" 📆
–@ChetHomgren On the release date of his Nike KD 18 PE pic.twitter.com/0wpqzUBpS4
- B/R Kicks (@brkicks) 27 February 2026
An official look at the Nike KD 18 “Camo” PE that Chet Holmgren launched late last year 🏀
A decline is expected in March. pic.twitter.com/h89Mo3sp2h
- Complex Sneakers (@ComplexSneakers) 1 March 2026
Giving fans additional information about release dates during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, Holmgren confirmed the upcoming release of “Camo” and “Thunder & Rain” colorways of the Nike KD 18. The first to feature is a “Camo” colorway arriving on March 13th, 2026. Coyote/Security Orange-Medium Brown Outdoor-inspired attire. Based on Brown and Olive Green, we see a Real-Tree pattern across the upper and accents in the iconic Safety Orange known to all outdoorsmen.
Official Look: Chet Holmgren's Nike KD 18 "Thunder & Rain" PE ✓️@ChetHomgren
🗓️ 13 March
📝 IO7519-500
💵$165 pic.twitter.com/09LcNMfqps- Sole Retriever (@SoleRetriever) 28 February 2026
The following "Thunder and Rain" pairing comes as a surprise Space Purple/Multicolor-Pure Purple Color scheme. Holmgren rocked these during the Thunder's season opener against the Rockets and Kevin Durant, making these a special pair in his PE collection. The majority of the shoe is constructed in purple, with cheetah print panels on the underlying layers, giving it an undeniable Prince vibe given Holmgren's roots in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Both pairs will be releasing alongside each other in exclusive Nike SNKRS drops on March 13th, 2026. The pairs come in limited quantities in full sizes and as Holmgren said, "Once they run out, there won't be any more."
