The Nike KD 17 NRG Metro Boomin is a special collaboration between Nike, NBA player Kevin Durant, and producer Metro Boomin, created to honor the artist’s mother. The sneaker features a predominantly purple colorway, including Atomic Violet, black, white, and Hyper Grape, reflecting Metro Boomin’s mother’s favorite color. Designed to enhance gym workout performance, it includes an Air Zoom unit in the forefoot. Metro Boomin's unique branding, a fisheye-like tag on the tongue, symbolizes the challenges faced by single mothers. The inside of the padded tongue is inscribed with the names of Metro Boomin’s siblings. StockX experts commend the design's poignant details that reference Metro Boomin's past struggles, such as the lightning storm graphics on the side panels, which represent his journey to overcome personal adversity and the strength of his efforts. The Nike KD 17 NRG Metro Boomin was released on June 24, 2024, with an initial retail price of $160.