During his time with the thunder, durant described himself as a high school kid who enjoys playing video games in his spare time. Kevin durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime. The inspiring true story of nba great kevin durants mother wanda and her dedication to raise one of the greatest basketball players in the world. During kevin durant s emotional mvp speech, he credited his mother as the true mvp. The wanda durant story, depicting the struggles and tribulations. Kevin durants mom went crazy with steph currys mom after. Wanda durant, kevin durants mother, opens up about sacrifice. Kevin durant shared an emotional moment with his mother, wanda, after the warriors beat cleveland to win the franchises second title in three years. Who plays kevin durants mother wanda the real mvp on. Durant is a christian and has religious tattoos on his stomach, wrist and back. Lifetime movie the real mvp pays homage to kevin durants mother. Jun 10, 2017 durant says that he got his work ethic from his mother, and that is how he got into the nba. Veteran actress cassandra freeman hopes to score a slamdunk with her portrayal of wanda pratt the mother of nba superstar kevin durant and the subject of the upcoming lifetime movie. Kevin durants mom reveals the financial advice she gave.
Kevin durants mom to get own lifetime movie called the real. Kevin durants mom to get own lifetime movie called the. Mary babersgreen, mother of the warriors draymond green, has been supportive of her son since his blowup with kevin durant. Durant, the 25yearold oklahoma city thunder forward, shared his love for jesus christ and baptism story at hillsong church in new york city last summer. Kevin durants mom subject of biographical movie thunderous. Kevin durant shares emotional moment with his mom the real. Actress cassandra freeman and actor daniel bellomy have been cast in the mother and son roles. On mother s day 2016, lifetime released the real mvp. The wanda durant story, which will premiere saturday at 8. Durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie.
Kevin durants mother, the real mvp, subject of movie. The movie was produced by queen latifah and the title was taken from kevin s. Actressproducer queen latifah was so moved by the speech and the durant family that she produced a tv movie titled the real mvp. Kevin durant biography facts, childhood and personal life. Durant s mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie ap oklahoma city ap with a single sentence uttered by her worldfamous son kevin durant, wanda pratts life changed forever. The movie chronicles her struggle raising kevin durant. With a single sentence uttered by her worldfamous son kevin durant, wanda pratts life changed forever. Kevin durants mother talks sons christian faith the. Now, lifetime brings her inspirational backstory to tv audiences. As a single mom of two by the time she was just 21, wanda tirelessly worked to make ends meet and put a roof over the heads of her young sons. Kevin durant of the oklahoma city thunder was named nba mvp on tuesday and he gave an acceptance speech that was equal. In this 2012 file photo, kevin durants mother, wanda pratt, dances on the sidelines during a playoff game. May 07, 2016 durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie ap oklahoma city ap with a single sentence uttered by her worldfamous son, wanda pratts life changed forever.
Jun 08, 2017 kevin durant s mother was fired up after her son stuck the dagger in cleveland wednesday night and went crazy in a good way with steph currys mom right after the game this video is great. Premiering saturday, may 7 mothers day weekend the real mvp. Kevin wayne durant was born just outside of the nations capital, in suitland, maryland, on september 29, 1988. As one of four children of wanda and wayne pratt, durant grew up loving. Actress cassandra freeman and actor daniel bellomy have been cast in. Over mothers day weekend, lifetime aired the real mvp. Kevin durants mom, wanda durant, joins first take to share her thoughts on stephen a. Kevin durants mom to get own lifetime movie called the real mvp.
May 07, 2016 in an emotional tribute, durant thanked his mother for her sacrifices as he and his brother grew up in washington, d. She and her exhusband, wayne pratt, also had children named rayvonne, tony and brianna. You know, she put so much of her life on hold as a young single mother who raise her two sons and now shes going to share her story and were going to speak to. When kevin durant gave his tearful mvp speech in 2014. The wanda pratt story is based on the true story of nba star kevin durant s mom. Actress takes on heroic journey of nba star kevin durant. Wanda durant, kevin durants mother, opens up about. Kevins mother, wanda, is a regular at thunder games and her inspirational. Watch kevin durant call his mother the real mvp in emotional speech. Kevin durants mom wanda pratt recently appeared played by an actress in. Her son kevin has played alongside russell westbrook during his time on the oklahoma city thunder.
The wanda durant story, which will premiere saturday at 8 p. Kevin durant is comforted by his mother after his teams nba championship loss in 2012. How can you access to guests record to provide personalized and quality valet service. Oklahoma city thunder star kevin durant said those nowfamous words during his emotional acceptance speech for the 2014 nba mvp award. The movie focuses on how pratt struggled to make ends meet for her children and persevered with the help of family and.
Durant says that he got his work ethic from his mother, and that is how he got into the nba. May 22, 2016 kevin durant s success on the basketball court has been helped by his family who has supported him throughout his life. Kevin durants mother, wanda pratt, recently opened up about her raising her famous nba star son in the christian faith. Mvp kevin durants inspirational tribute to his single mom. Kevin durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie. Kevin durants mom wanda shares her story mother of professional basketball player kevin durant, wanda durant visits the siriusxm studios on may 04, 2016 in new york, new york. Durant describes himself as a high school kid who loves video games in his spare time. Kevin durant shares emotional moment with his mom the. It was one of the best mvp speeches in modern history, at least in my opinion.
Kevin durant close relationship with his mother is well detailed in the lifetime movie the real mvp. Watch kevin durant call his mother the real mvp in. Kevin durants success on the basketball court has been helped by his family who has supported him throughout his life. May 07, 2016 interest in pratts story has remained high, and now shes the subject of a movie of a lifetime original movie called, the real mvp. When nba superstar kevin durant received the leagues most valuable player award, he named his mother the real mvp. Oklahoma city thunders kevin durant wipes away tears as he speaks during a news conference to announce that durant is the winner of the 2014. It was durants first mvp, after finishing second to lebron james three times. Durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie ap oklahoma city ap with a single sentence uttered by her worldfamous son, wanda pratts life. Smiths harsh criticism of her son, and talk about his role on the golden state warriors during the nba. May 07, 2016 durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie ap oklahoma city ap with a single sentence uttered by her worldfamous son kevin durant, wanda pratts life changed forever. Kevin durants mother, the real mvp, subject of movie new. In 2014, when kevin durant of the oklahoma city thunder accepted his award as mvp of the nba he called his mom, wanda durant, the.
May 07, 2014 watch kevin durant call his mother the real mvp in emotional speech. The wanda durant story portrays a touching, heartwarming tale of love. It was durant s first mvp, after finishing second to lebron james three times. May 18, 2018 the golden state warriors kevin durant 35 is congratulated by his mother after the warriors swept the nba first round playoff series against the portland trail blazers at moda center in. Durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie ap oklahoma city ap with a single sentence uttered by her worldfamous son kevin durant, wanda pratts life changed forever. Kevin durant, center, celebrates a longawaited championship with his mother wanda durant. Born on september 29, 1988, outside of washington, d. After his acceptance speech, lifetime released a movie, the real mvp. Kevin durants mom wanda pratt recently appeared played by an actress in a lifetime movie. A single mother dedicates herself to raising one of the greatest basketball players in the world. Kevin durant celebrates with his mother wanda durant. When kevin durant gave his tearful mvp speech in 2014, the nba star made sure to thank the one person who had been there with him from the very beginning. During kevin durants emotional mvp speech, he credited his mother as the true mvp. Movie on kevin durants mom comes to lifetime on saturday espnw.
Kevin durants mother was fired up after her son stuck the dagger in cleveland wednesday night and went crazy in a good way with steph currys mom right after the game this video is great. The golden state warriors kevin durant 35 is congratulated by his mother after the warriors swept the nba first round playoff series against the. May 07, 2016 oklahoma city thunder star kevin durant said those nowfamous words during his emotional acceptance speech for the 2014 nba mvp award. Kevin wayne durant born september 29, 1988 is an american professional basketball player for the brooklyn nets of the national basketball association nba. When brian, a hopelessly uncoordinated young fan magically switches talents with his hero, basketball star kevin durant, he becomes the star of his high school team, while kevin durant suddenly cant make a shot to save his life.
With kevin durant, taylor gray, jim belushi, brandon t. Jun 04, 2017 kevin durants mom, wanda durant, joins first take to share her thoughts on stephen a. Pratt is the subject of a lifetime original movie called the real mvp. Once again, kevin durants mother wanda was the real mvp. Kevin durants mom on the tough love that led to sons. Jun, 2017 once again, kevin durants mother wanda was the real mvp. The bulk of his speech detail the struggles of his mother, wanda pratt. The wanda pratt story is based on the true story of nba star kevin durants mom. The wanda durant story, depicting the struggles and tribulations of pratt as a single mother raising two children. Association nba champion and 2017 finals mvp player, kevin durant. Mar 01, 2018 kevin durant s mom reveals the financial advice she gave her son when he joined the nba. He played one season of college basketball for the university of texas, and was selected as the second overall pick by the seattle supersonics in the 2007 nba draft.
Jun, 2017 wanda durant, kevin durants mother, opens up about sacrifice. Durant s mother, wanda, is the subject of a lifetime original movie called. Kevin durant motivated by not wanting to disappoint his mom. After playing college ball for only one season at the university of. With eli baxter, daniel bellomy, eric bempong, donna benedicto. Right before mothers day, pratt suddenly was the central. May 07, 2014 kevin durant is comforted by his mother after his teams nba championship loss in 2012. Durant is very close with his mother, wanda, a relationship that was detailed in the lifetime movie the real mvp. Well, if you like lifetime movies about mothers who endure shitty lives and raise incredibly talented basketball players, you have just hit the jackpot.
Kevin durants mom wanda pratt first hit the national spotlight during durants mvp speech. May 07, 2016 wanda durant discusses bond with kevin 2. May 05, 2016 wanda durant discusses bond with kevin 2. Right before mother s day, pratt suddenly was the central. Kevin durant was a slam dunk for mvp in the nba playoffs. Kevin durants mom reveals the financial advice she gave her. The wanda durant story, the madefortv movie based on the life of kevin durants mom the film tells the true story of pratt.
Kevin s mother, wanda, is a regular at thunder games and her inspirational. After fulfilling her most precious role as a mother and a 20 year career, wanda became overwhelmed with a longignored desire to find her purpose. The inspiring true story of nba great kevin durant s mother wanda and her dedication to raise one of the greatest basketball players in the world. Kevin durant s mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie. In an emotional tribute, durant thanked his mother for her sacrifices as he and his brother grew up in washington, d. The inspiring true story of nba great kevin durants mother wanda and her dedication to raise one of the greatest basketball players in the. Interest in pratts story has remained high, and now shes the subject of a movie of a lifetime original movie called, the real mvp.
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