Kevin durants mom reveals the financial advice she gave her son when he joined the nba. 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 real mvp. Kevin durants mom to get lifetime movie the real mvp. Oklahoma city ap with a single sentence uttered by her worldfamous son kevin durant, wanda pratts life changed forever. On mothers day 2016, lifetime released the real mvp. Actress takes on heroic journey of nba star kevin durant. Kevin durants surgery a success after rupturing achilles tendon watch. The wanda pratt story is based on the true story of nba star kevin durants mom. Kevin durants mom speaks on his injuries and nba finals. In an emotional tribute, durant thanked his mother for her sacrifices as he and his brother grew up in washington, d. Interest in pratts story has remained high, and now shes the subject of a movie of a lifetime original movie called, the real mvp. 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. The wanda pratt story is based on the nba stars mother.
Lifetime is making a movie about kevin durants mom. Oklahoma city thunder forward kevin durant is greeted by his mother, wanda pratt after game 6 in the nba basketball western. Kevin durants mom reveals the financial advice she gave. In 2014, nba player kevin durant of the oklahoma city. Now, lifetime brings her inspirational backstory to tv audiences. Lifetime making movie based on life of kevin durants. The mother of nba star kevin durant will be the subject of an upcoming lifetime original movie to be executive produced by wanda prattqueen latifah and shakim comperes flavor unit cassandra freeman inside man, single ladies will star in the biopic. When nba superstar kevin durant received the leagues most valuable player award, he named his mother the real mvp. 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.
Durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie. With eli baxter, daniel bellomy, eric bempong, donna benedicto. Kevin durants 2014 mvp award acceptance speech became a meme, and now, its part of the inspiration for a movie. Kevin durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie by cliff brunt associated press may 8, 2016. Dwayne johnson sends surprise message to retiring teacher. Kevin durant hated the you the real mvp meme that popped up everywhere after he made his nba mvp speech in 2014. The wanda durant story see upcoming airdates watch full movie on lifetime. 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. Nba superstar kevin durant and his mother wanda are the subjects in a new, inspirational lifetime movie called the real mvp. Durant tweeted about the movie, which app users can view here. Seat pleasants own kevin durants mom gets lifetime. With her story told anew on lifetime, she has more to say about her son. Durants mother, wanda, is the subject of a lifetime original movie called.
With a single sentence uttered by her worldfamous son kevin durant, wanda pratts life changed forever. Kevin durant s mom reveals the financial advice she gave her son when he joined the nba. Seat pleasants own kevin durants mom gets lifetime biopic from the pages of tmottgogo digital magazine february 2106 issue. His heartfelt words about the sacrifices she made for durant and his brother led to a lifetime movie. Executive produced by queen latifah, lifetimes the real mvp follows the life of a single mother who struggles and sacrifices for one goal. Lifetime is producing a movie about kevin durants mom. Wanda durant discusses the upcoming lifetime movie based on her life, the real mvp.
The movie chronicles her struggle raising kevin durant. With a single sentence uttered by her worldfamous son kevin durant, wanda pratts life changed forever teambyteam schedules bulls 9798 title season your inbox. Kevin durants mom to get own lifetime movie called the real mvp. Lifetime making the real mvp movie about kevin durants. The movie was produced by queen latifah and the title was taken from kevins speech where he called his mother 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. The wanda durant story, which will premiere saturday at 8 p. He played nine seasons with the franchise, which became the oklahoma. The wanda pratt story will be based on the life of the oklahoma city thunder stars mother, who struggled to raise two sons as a single mom. While he did not reach the nba, tony played college basketball at towson. 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 cassandra freeman inside man, single ladies will star in the biopic, tentatively titled the real mvp.
Lifetime reportedly wants to tell wanda pratts story. Kevin durants mom reportedly getting her own lifetime. The wanda durant story is a stirring new inspirational movie that will debut on the lifetime channel this weekend. Lifetime is actually making a biopic about kevin durants mother, the real mvp. Veteran actress cassandra freeman hopes to score a slamdunk with her portrayal of wanda pratt the mother of nba superstar kevin durant. The wanda durant story, the madefortv movie based on the life of kevin durants mom the film tells the true story of pratt. Kevin durant with wanda pratt, left, and queen latifah the real mvp. Tony is often seen sitting courtside with their mother, wanda, during thunder games. Kevin durants mom wanda pratt recently appeared played by an actress in a lifetime movie. Who plays kevin durants mother wanda the real mvp on. The inspiring true story of nba great kevin durants mother wanda. Kevin durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime movie foxsports may 7, 2016 at 5. Now, the durant familys journey, lead by wanda, is being dramatized by lifetime in the real mvp. 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.
Plus, does she know if kevin is planning on switching teams when he becomes a free agent. I dont think anyone really thinks a movie will be made about their life, pratt said. The oklahoma city thunder star said those nowfamous words during his emotional acceptance speech for the 2014 nba mvp award before mothers day. Queen latifah was so moved by kevin durants mvp speech that she produced the lifetime tv movie the real mvp. Lifetime is actually making a biopic about kevin durants. Imdb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content. 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. 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. Pratt became the central figure of one of the most memorable speeches in sports history. There will be a lifetime movie about oklahoma city thunder star kevin durants mother, according to deadline, and the working title is the real mvp. Kevin wayne durant born september 29, 1988 is an american professional basketball player for the brooklyn nets of the national basketball association nba. 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 this mothers day.
Kevin durants mother, the real mvp, subject of lifetime. 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. Lifetime is ready to put its spotlight on the real mvp behind one of. Wanda durant first stepped into the spotlight when kevin durant tearfully thanked her during his 2014 mvp speech. Lifetime has created a movie about kevin durants mom, wanda durant. The wanda durant story, which will premiere may 7 at 8 p. Durants mvp speech is one of the most inspiring ones youll ever see from an athlete. Basketball great kevin durant of the oklahoma city thunder captured the hearts of the nation when he accepted the 2014 nba most valuable player award with his emotional speech crediting all of his success to his mother, wanda, naming her the real mvp. Lifetime reportedly filming movie about kevin durants. 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.
The mother of nba finals mvp kevin durant shares her parenting secrets on gma duration. The film documents the struggles of durant as a single mom as she raised her two sons. 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. Well, if you like lifetime movies about mothers who endure shitty lives and raise incredibly talented basketball players, you have just hit the jackpot. The wanda pratt story, based on the life of nba star kevin.
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