Nike held a launch event for the new Kevin Durant signature shoe, the Nike KD9, in New York City. Though the main events took place in New York, the launch was broadcast on social media so anyone could experience it virtually. Over the course of five hours, the launch included unveilings at Niketown, autograph signings, a basketball game in a park, and partnerships with companies like Postmates for deliveries and Footlocker for pop-up shops. The goal was to both promote the new shoe and create shared experiences for KD fans using real-world events and digital media.