Wanda Durant (Mama Durant) is Kevin Durant's Mother

Publish date: 2024-05-05

Wanda Durant is the mother of Kevin Durant, the NBA star who is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished players of his era. Mama Durant was born on September 23, 1967, and is an advocate, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.

For anyone who keenly follows the NBA, it is not hard to see why Wanda Durant piques the interest of the NBA community and indeed the public at large. She played a vital role in raising her son who has dominated the league for years. Since Kevin was drafted in 2007, he has won the NBA championship twice and has been named to the All-NBA First Team six times. He is also a 12-time NBA All-Star and a four-time NBA scoring champion.

Summary of Wanda Durant’s Bio

What is Wanda Durant Age?

Kevin Durant’s mother, Wanda Durant, is 56 years old at the moment. According to multiple reports, she was born on the 23rd of September 1967 in Cheverly, Maryland, where she was raised.  This means she was a teenager when she gave birth to her first child, Anthony “Tony” Durant who was born on the 6th of January 1986. Moreso, Wanda was 21 when she gave birth to her famous son, Kevin Durant.

Wanda Durant’s Birthday Dates

YearDateDay
2024September 23Monday
2025September 23Tuesday
2026September 23Wednesday
2027September 23Thursday
2028September 23Saturday

Family Background

A lot of details about Kevin Durant’s mother, especially in terms of her family background and early life are yet to be uncovered. This is so because she was not famous until her son made it to the NBA and dragged her into the limelight. As far as her family background is concerned, we only know that she was born to Barbara Davis and has a sister named Michele D. Ridgley. Facts about things like the schools she attended and the kind of upbringing she had are largely unknown.

Having said that, no one needs to be told that Wanda Durant is a citizen of the United States of America. In the same vein, it is obvious that she belongs to the African-American ethnic group. While she gained mainstream publicity as Kevin Durant’s mother, there’s more to who she is. She committed her youth to raising her kids but has since been making meaningful contributions to the society in various ways.

Who was Wanda Durant’s Husband?

Wanda Durant was once a married woman and her husband was Wayne Pratt. From what we gathered, Wayne is a high school basketball coach who worked as a police officer for over 20 years. Details of how Wanda and Wayne met are not known to the public. It is also not known when they got married and how long their marriage lasted.

However, we can confirm that they started building a family together when they were young. About a year after they had Kevin, Wayne abandoned the family. Wanda became a single parent and had to rely on the help of her mother, Barbara Davis, to raise the kids.

Wanda and Wayne eventually ended their marriage and since then, Wanda has remained unmarried. However, over a decade after Wayne abandoned her and the kids, he reintroduced himself into the life of his family. Since then he has been on good terms with both his ex-wife and the children they had together. While Wanda has remained unmarried, it is claimed in some quarters that Wayne remarried and went on to have two more kids.

Who are Wanda Durant’s Children?

Wanda Durant is a mother of two; she has two sons, Tony and Kevin Durant. Kevin is the youngest of the two and the most popular. In fact, he is the reason Wanda gained public attention. Kevin was born on the 29th of September 1988 and is famous across the globe for his exploits as a professional basketball player.

Wanda’s first child Anthony “Tony” Durant was born on the 6th of January 1986. Like his younger brother, he played basketball in high school and in college. However, he never got to play in the NBA like Kevin. Tony, per reports, is now a businessman. He and Kevin have two other siblings, a sister named Brianna and a brother named Rayvonne.

Brianna and Rayvonne are often mistaken to be Wanda and Wayne’s children. This is not so, Wanda had only Tony and Kevin with Wayne Pratt. Brianna and Rayvonne are Wyane’s kids from a subsequent relationship.

What Does Wanda Durant Do for a Living?

As stated earlier, Wanda Durant is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who sees herself as an advocate for underprivileged children, single mothers, and underserved communities. For her, she is a leader determined to help people conquer their life challenges and attain their dreams and aspirations. That’s the life goal she has devoted herself to since she accomplished her role as a mother. To actively pursue and realize this life goal, Kevin Durant’s mother founded HDBA, LLC.

As the president and CEO of HDBA (Hope, Dream, Believe, and Achieve), Wanda seeks to motivate people. She does this by sharing her life story—how she worked hard to help her children become responsible and successful adults. She is also committed to promoting the welfare of humanity. She does this through philanthropic gestures and outreach realized via the Kevin Durant Charity Foundation.

Aside from that, she runs her own non-profit called Wanda Durant The Real MVP Charity. Moreso, she supports other non-profits like Mothers of Professional Basketball Players, Single Parents Support Network, The Boys & Girls Club of America, Baller Moms, Positive Tomorrows, and others.

What is The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story About?

The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story is the inspiring true story about NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s mother, Wanda Durant. It centers around the struggles of raising her two sons as a single mom in very difficult circumstances, keeping them out of trouble, and inspiring them to succeed. The 2016 movie, which was made by Lifetime, was produced by Queen Latifah and starred Pauletta Washington.

FAQs

What is wanda durant’s height? 

Wanda Durant is 6 feet 0 inches or 182 cm tall.

Where is wanda durant house?

The location of Wanda Durant’s house is not known; however, her NBA star son Kevin Durant lives in a 10,000 square foot mansion in Hidden Hills, Los Angeles, California.

What is wanda durant net worth?

Wanda Durant has an estimated net worth of $5 million. She made her fortune from her entrepreneurial ventures.

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