Durant: The Shoes I Endorse Should Be Affordable

Kevin Durant, the second grader of the Thunder Team, is the most dazzling star in this year's Rookie Contest. He scored 46 points alone, not only led the second grade team to beat the first grade team by 122-116, but also surpassed Stoudemire and other predecessors, becoming the person who scored the most points in the All Star Rookie Challenge, and naturally harvested the MVP of the Rookie Game. He said: "I just told myself that I came to the stadium every day to train hard. I think my hard work is good. I hope it can continue in the future. I have a long way to go." What's the first paragraph about basketball? Durant: I was 8 years old when I played basketball for the first time. My team is called Capital Heights Knights, which belongs to the Boys and Girls Club. I got five or six points in the game, but I was very happy and a little proud. I think it was from then on that I began to love basketball games. Are you a person who always wears basketball shoes? Durant: I've been crazy about basketball shoes since I was young. As long as there are new shoes on the market, my friends and I will go to the store to try them on. My favorite shoes used to be Flightposite. They have gold, all black, and various colors. Did you play basketball every day and all day? Durant: At that time, my life was first around school, then basketball. But outside school, I spend most of my time on the basketball court. I seem to have loved it from the very beginning. Wearing suitable shoes is very important to ensure healthy sports. I used to pay attention to sneakers, and now it is the same. I am a "gym mouse" and spend most of my time in the gym. I know that physical exercise will make me better on the court, and I have always insisted on doing so to make myself stronger. When did you start taking basketball as your career pursuit? Durant: I never thought I would become a professional basketball player before, because I don't think about the future at all. But as the years went by, I continued to play basketball. After my freshman year in college, suddenly the opportunity came. I thought maybe I could play basketball in the league one day. I seized this opportunity and was the second candidate in 2007. How does it feel to live on the west coast? Durant: Seattle is totally different from my hometown, but I like it here. Living here makes people feel relaxed and comfortable. I am also a relaxed person at ordinary times. This place is very suitable for me. The people and fans in Seattle are also very good. It's a good thing to play for such fans and teams. I lived with two cousins and my mother, who accompanied me through my first NBA season. Did you participate in the design and manufacturing process of the Air Flight Skool? Durant: Yes. I told them what kind of shoes I thought people would like. People of my age usually buy a lot of shoes. I believe I know what they like. When I was young, I couldn't afford expensive shoes. So I told them that if they want to launch a sneaker that I endorse, I hope people will not only like it, but also can afford it.   Editor in charge: Wang Xiaonan