The Nike KD 17 NRG Metro Boomin is a collaboration between Nike, NBA player Kevin Durant, and producer Metro Boomin, honoring the artist’s mother. The sneaker features a primarily purple colorway, including Atomic Violet, black, white, and Hyper Grape, 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 tag on the tongue serves as his branding logo and symbolizes the challenges faced by single mothers. The inside of the padded tongue is inscribed with the names of Metro Boomin’s siblings. Experts at StockX appreciate the design's tribute to Metro Boomin’s past struggles, particularly the lightning storm graphics on the side panels, which represent his resilience and the power of his efforts. The Nike KD 17 NRG Metro Boomin was released on June 24, 2024, with an original retail price of $160.