The Rookies and Sophomores took to the court last night in Phoenix as apart of All Star Weekend 2009 where Kevin Durant went for 46 points lead the Sophomores over the rookies, 122-116. While racking up 46 points and the title of MVP of the Rookie Challenge, Durant sported his Nike KD1 was featured at the beginning of the month highlighting the gradient design on the upper and the combination of black and light blue. As for some of the players on the Rookie and Sophomore team, Nike athletes sported the Nike Huarache 2009, one of the choice sneakers for O.J Mayo, Chris Bosh and Tony Parker. The Huarache 2009 conforms to the jersey colors of both sides and reads Rookies and Sophomores corresponding to the 1st or 2nd year players.
