The Nike KD 17 NRG Metro Boomin celebrates the collaboration between Nike, NBA player Kevin Durant, and producer Metro Boomin, honoring the artist's mother. The sneaker features a predominantly purple colorway with Atomic Violet, black, white, and Hyper Grape accents, reflecting Metro Boomin's mother's favorite color. Designed for enhanced gym workout performance, it includes an Air Zoom unit in the forefoot. Metro Boomin's signature fisheye-like logo adorns the tongue, symbolizing his journey and the strength of single mothers. The interior of the padded tongue lists the names of Metro Boomin's siblings. This design is appreciated for its tribute to Metro Boomin's past struggles, with lightning storm graphics on the side panels representing his resilience. The Nike KD 17 NRG Metro Boomin was released on June 24, 2024, with a retail price of $160.