Kevin Durant Will Put His Acting Chops to the Test Alongside Sonic Drive-In's 'Two Guys'

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When Kevin Durant made his emotional acceptance speech earlier this year for the National Basketball Association's MVP award, Sonic Drive-In CMO Todd Smith's ears perked up. The national attention coupled with Durant's ties to Sonic's Oklahoma City headquarters led to the chain's first sports endorsement deal, which will be announced today.

"What really happened was the MVP speech that he made last year really pushed him into a national presence more, but also, his likability is off the charts," Smith said.

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