The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story
PG 2016 · 85 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, TV Movie
Wanda Pratt works tirelessly to raise three children, including future NBA basketball player Kevin Durant.
Directed by Nelson George · Written by Yolonda E. Lawrence
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Cassandra Freeman Wanda Durant -
Tracie Thoms Demetria -
Sinqua Walls Wayne Pratt -
Daniel Bellomy Kevin Durant - E Eli Baxter Teen Kevin Durant
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Nic Few Tony Durant -
Demarius Mack Teen Tony Durant -
Adrian Holmes Coach Craig - R Romuald Hivert Joel
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Pauletta Washington Barbara - E Evan Byarushengo Kevin Durant 7 years old
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Jesse Muhoozi Young Tony
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