"Basketball" and "emotional" aren't two words typically seen in the same sentence. But all of that is about to change, thanks to NBA player Kevin Durant. The Oklahoma City Thunder recently delivered a powerful and touching speech while collecting his first Most Valuable Player award.
According to an article in Mashable, ever since Durant joined the NBA in 2007, he has been a down-to-earth presence in a sport where ego often reigns supreme.
Not so for Durant, who has never forgotten his humble beginnings. In his speech (around 2:40 mark), he credits his single mother Wanda with raising two boys when the "odds were stacked against us."
"You made us believe," said Durant. "You kept us off the street ... You sacrificed for us. You are the real MVP."
Not a dry eye in the house...
Go on, share this tribute to share with your own MVP.
This guy gave his mom the ultimate Mother's Day gift.
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