Who are Kevin Durant’s parents, Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt?

At his 2014 MVP acceptance speech, KD called his mother the 'real MVP'.


Who are Kevin Durant’s parents, Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt?

Kevin Durant and his parents (Image: FS)

Suns superstar Kevin Durant is one of the greatest forwards of his generation and a lock for the NBA Hall of Fame. Born to Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt on September 28th,1988, KD had to tread a tough road to become a two-time NBA Champion. When he was just an infant, his father, Wayne Pratt, deserted the family, and eventually, his parents got divorced.

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Wanda Durant, widely known as Mama Durant, had raised KD and his siblings on her own. Wanda worked as a federal government officer for over twenty years and raised her children with the help of her mother, Barbara Davis.

When Kevin Durant was thirteen years old, his father re-entered their lives and began accompanying KD to his basketball tournaments across the country. Durant has always recognized the significance of his mother in his life and basketball career. In a memorable and emotional speech after winning the 2014 MVP award, Durant thanked his mother, referring to her as the ‘real MVP.’

Who are Kevin Durant’s parents?

Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt are the parents of NBA professional Kevin Durant who now plays for the Phoenix Suns. Kevin was the second of Wanda and Pratt’s children. Wanda met Pratt at an early age, and the two began a relationship in their teenage days, officially getting married in 1986. Durant has a sister, Briana, and two brothers, Tony and Rayvonne.

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Kevin Durant with his father (left) and his mother
Kevin Durant with his father (left) and his mother (via open source)

When Durant was only an infant, his father, Pratt, abandoned the family, and eventually, the couple got divorced. Hence, Durant was given his mother’s surname instead of his father’s. Since Wanda Durant was rather young at the time, Barbara Davis, KD’s grandmother, helped her daughter raise the children.

Wayne Pratt, however, re-entered their loves when Durant was thirteen years old and accompanied his son to basketball tournaments across the country.

What did Kevin Durant’s parents do for a living?

Having worked over 20 years in the federal field, Wanda Durant raised her children on her own. She is the Founder and CEO of the motivational platform called “Hope, Dream, Believe, and Achieve (HDBA).” Wanda is an inspiration for millions of single mothers raising children alone.

Kevin Durant with his mother, brother and grandmother
Kevin Durant with his mother, brother and grandmother (via People magazine)

She is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She also supports similar other organizations, including Baller Moms, Positive Tomorrows, The Boys & Girls Club of America, etc. Wanda is regularly seen at the NBA cheering for her son and has been his biggest supporter throughout his career.

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KD and Mama Durant
KD and Mama Durant (via KENA BETANCUR/AFP)

Wayne Pratt, on the other hand, has been a police officer and, later, an assistant basketball coach. In spite of walking out of his family, Wayne has a good relationship with KD, and the two have been seen together on various occasions.

What is the estimated net worth of Kevin Durant’s parents?

After quitting her federal job, Wanda started working as a motivational speaker and philanthropist. Her organization “Hope, Dream, Believe, and Achieve” (HDBA) is an inspiration to many people today. Mama Durant also supports various other similar organizations like Positive Tomorrow, Baller Moms, etc. Her estimated net worth is about $6 million as of 2024.

Tony Durant, Wanda Durant and Kevin Durant
Tony Durant, Wanda Durant and Kevin Durant (via open source)

Having worked as a police officer and an assistant basketball coach for most of his career, Wayne Pratt has been somewhat influential in KD’s early basketball pursuits. Pratt’s estimated net worth, however, is undisclosed. Meanwhile KD is making a good fortune from his current NBA contract with the Suns.

FAQs

Q. Who is Kevin Durant’s mother?

Wanda Durant is the mother of NBA professional Kevin Durant.

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Q. Who is Kevin Durant’s father?

Wayne Pratt is the father of NBA professional Kevin Durant.

Q. Does Kevin Durant have any siblings?

Kevin Durant has three siblings, Tony, Rayvonne and Briana.

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