Power forward and small forward and shooting guard shoots. Kevin durants mom reportedly getting her own lifetime movie. Tony is often seen sitting courtside with their mother, wanda, during thunder games. Standing on the red carpet at new york citys dolby theater on. Cassandra freeman inside man, single ladies will star in the biopic, tentatively titled the real mvp. Kevin durant hated the you the real mvp meme that popped up everywhere after he made his nba mvp speech in 2014. The film documents the struggles of durant as a single mom as she.
It approves games slowly return teambyteam schedules. A single mother dedicates herself to raising one of the greatest basketball players in the world. Kevin durants mom to get lifetime movie the real mvp the. Kevin durants mom to get lifetime movie the real mvp. Lifetime movie the real mvp pays homage to kevin durants mother. The wanda pratt story is based on the true story of nba star kevin durant s mom. Thunderstruck is a 2012 american family comedy film directed by john whitesell and starring taylor gray and professional nba player kevin durant, as well as brandon t. Oklahoma city thunder forward kevin durant is greeted by his mother, wanda pratt after game 6 in the nba basketball western. 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. Lifetime recreates inspirational story about kevin durant. May 07, 2016 in an emotional tribute, durant thanked his mother for her sacrifices as he and his brother grew up in washington, d. Lifetime movie the real mvp pays homage to kevin durants. Queen latifah was so moved by kevin durant s mvp speech that she produced the lifetime tv movie the real mvp.
With eli baxter, daniel bellomy, eric bempong, donna benedicto. 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. May 08, 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. The mother of nba star kevin durant will be the subject of an upcoming lifetime original movie to be executive produced by queen latifah and shakim comperes flavor unit.
Kevin durant s mom, wanda pratt, has been known as the real mvp ever since the oklahoma city thunder superstar dubbed her that during his emotional speech while accepting the. Actress takes on heroic journey of nba star kevin durant. The wanda durant story, which will premiere may 7 at 8 p. Lifetime is making a movie about kevin durant s mom.
Watch on lifetime movie club with prime video channels. Kevin durants mom reveals the financial advice she. Who plays kevin durants mother wanda the real mvp on lifetime. According to deadlines denise petski, the lifetime original movie will tell the true story of pratt, a single mom who struggled and sacrificed to raise her two sons, tony and kevin.
Lifetime reportedly wants to tell wanda pratts story. The movie chronicles her struggle raising kevin durant. Who plays kevin durants mother wanda the real mvp on. Feb 03, 2016 there will be a lifetime movie about oklahoma city thunder star kevin durant s mother, according to deadline, and the working title is the real mvp. 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. Kevin durant with wanda pratt, left, and queen latifah the real mvp.
Watch your favorite lifetime movies, commercialfree. During an emotional acceptance speech in 2014 when durant was recognized as the nbas most valuable player, he gave props to his mom calling her the real mvp and the video clip went viral. Durants mother, wanda, is the subject of a lifetime original movie called the real mvp. The wanda pratt story, produced by flavor unit, queen latifah and shakim comperes entertainment organization responsible. September 29, 1988 in washington, district of columbia us. Movie on kevin durants mom comes to lifetime on saturday. Oklahoma city ap with a single sentence uttered by her worldfamous son kevin durant, wanda pratts life changed forever. The wanda pratt story is based on the nba stars mother. Lifetime is producing a movie about kevin durants mom. Kevin durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie by cliff brunt associated press. This lifetime movie follows his mom, wanda, while she works hard as a single mom to make sure her kids. Lifetime is making a movie about kevin durants mom. The inspiring true story of nba great kevin durants mother wanda and her dedication to raise one. Kdtrey5 durantula, kd, slim reaper, the servant, green room position.
Lifetime is actually making a biopic about kevin durants. Kevin durants mom wanda pratt recently appeared played by an actress in a lifetime movie. Wanda pratt works tirelessly to raise three children, including future nba basketball player kevin durant. When nba superstar kevin durant received the leagues most valuable player award, he named his mother the real mvp. 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. The inspiring true story of nba great kevin durant. Kevin wayne durant born september 29, 1988 is an american professional basketball player for the brooklyn nets of the national basketball association nba. Now, lifetime brings her inspirational backstory to tv audiences. Lifetime is actually making a biopic about kevin durants mother, the real mvp. He has been married to sandra cho since october 1, 2010. Kevin durant s mom, wanda pratt, has been known as the real mvp ever since the oklahoma city thunder superstar dubbed her that during his emotional speech while accepting the nba mvp award back. Nba superstar kevin durant and his mother wanda are the subjects in a new, inspirational lifetime movie called the real mvp. The inspiring true story of nba great kevin durants mother wanda and her dedication to raise one of the greatest basketball players in the. Actress takes on heroic journey of nba star kevin durants mom.
Kevin durants mom to get own lifetime movie called the real. Kevin durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie foxsports may 7, 2016 at 5. The wanda durant story, which will premiere saturday at 8 p. Jun, 2019 we all remember nba star kevin durant s heartwarming speech about his mother, found above. Kevin durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie.
Tony durant, wanda durant and kevin durant in april 2016. With a single sentence uttered by her worldfamous son kevin durant, wanda pratts life changed forever bulls 9798 title season your inbox. Durant s mother, wanda, is the subject of a lifetime original movie called. As a single mom of two by the time she was just 21. The wanda pratt story is based on the true story of nba star kevin durants mom. 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 an emotional kevin durant accepted the 2014 nba most valuable player award and dubbed his mother the real mvp, he sparked more than just a viral internet meme. Kevin durants mom to get own lifetime movie called the.
While he did not reach the nba, tony played college basketball at towson. The film documents the struggles of durant as a single mom as she raised her two sons. It appears the mother of oklahoma city thunder star kevin durant will have an original movie made about her life, with the working title said. In 2014, nba player kevin durant of the oklahoma city. Kevin durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime. Kevin durants mom reportedly getting her own lifetime. Lifetime, queen latifah team for kevin durant tv movie. Wanda durant, mom of area native and nba superstar kevin durant, is getting a special gift. May 05, 2016 lifetime has created a movie about kevin durant s mom, wanda durant.
Lifetime recreates inspirational story about kevin durants. 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. Lifetime has created a movie about kevin durants mom, wanda durant. Lifetimes original movie is inspired by the basketball stars mother, to whom he dedicated his nba mvp award speech in 2014. Her efforts paid off when tony graduated from college and kevin made it to the nba. With a single sentence uttered by her worldfamous son kevin durant, wanda pratts life changed forever. May 07, 2016 with a single sentence uttered by her worldfamous son kevin durant, wanda pratts life changed forever. Actressproducer queen latifah was so moved by the speech and the durant family that she produced a tv movie titled the. 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. Durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie. Lifetime is ready to put its spotlight on the real mvp behind one of. I dont think anyone really thinks a movie will be made about their life, pratt said. Durants mvp speech is one of the most inspiring ones youll ever see from an athlete.
The mother of nba star kevin durant will be the subject of an upcoming lifetime original movie to be executive produced by queen latifah and shakim comperes flavor unit cassandra freeman. Interest in pratts story has remained high, and now shes the subject of a movie of a lifetime original movie called, the real mvp. 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. The wanda durant story, which will premiere on may 7. Queen latifah was so moved by kevin durants mvp speech that she produced the lifetime tv movie the real mvp. Wolverine 2009, legion 2010 and i am number four 2011. Durant is very close with his mother, wanda, a relationship that was detailed in the lifetime movie the real mvp.
Lifetime reportedly filming movie about kevin durants. Kevin durant thanked his mother in an emotional mvp speech. Durant s mvp speech is one of the most inspiring ones youll ever see from an athlete. Kevin durand was born on january 14, 1974 in thunder bay, ontario, canada as kevin serge durand.
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