Kevin Durant in tears: Mom is the 'real MVP'

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant delivers an emotional speech thanking his mother for his NBA MVP award. More from CNN at www.cnn.com/
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[@ilikevines]

All our moms are the real MVPs 😭

[@rahulgogoispyder9471]

amen

[@malta0160]

Rahul Gogoispyder Amen

[@timberwolvesfanforlife7734]

Robert King not mine sadly

[@delontombuku6220]

But not my mom

[@Yuri-sd6gm]

Not all of them

[@bryandiaz1044]

"you the real mvp"best mvp line ever

[@niko-im8nl]

Sabian Vorachev I don’t see you accomplishing more things than him

[@benreese144]

@Sabian Vorachev have some respect

[@BenBru32]

@Sabian Vorachev bruh he tore his achilles

[@zackrodriguez7519]

Sabian Vorachev do you not know what an Achilles tear is

[@zackrodriguez7519]

Sabian Vorachev bruh

[@nujabeez6573]

“When you didn’t eat, you made sure we ate, you went to sleep hungry” That’s real love

[@laurocoman]

It's heart-breaking. I can't imagine what must go through your head when you are getting by just enough to feed your kids. Mother love is a force to be reckoned with.

[@enormousdinosaur.3103]

@@laurocoman Football player Fernando Torres said, " No athlete should be considered a hero. Real heroes are moms who raise their kids alone." Damn.

[@sleptkingdom9987]

Shout out momma !

[@morenaacosta2802]

I done that...it's nothing compare to the feeling of knowing your kids ate.

[@perezynkrs1]

my mom did that for me i was raised by a single parent at times my mom went to bed hungry starved herself for 2 weeks just so i could eat she did everything humanly possible to make sure i had anything i needed and then some my mom died in 2013 i have nothing but good things to say about my mom i get to pass on what she taught me onto other people

[@willz6997]

MVP speech of the century

[@JCash-qr1le]

Idk Giannis might top it

[@quangminh6011]

J. Cash lol if u only count snot and tears

[@JCash-qr1le]

@@quangminh6011 hahaha true

[@vrax5230]

J. Cash nah giannis aint top it 😂

[@stackbreesh6962]

Vrax fuck u mean. Giannis went through real shit. He had to share sneakers with his brothers in Greece bcuz they were that broke. Not to mention his dad just died. Foh

[@TheHajvenKing]

Wow I never knew it was such an emotional speech. Fuckin internet ruining everything

[@olivertwist2473]

Lmao me either

[@skellit5705]

Literally the exact same.

[@TheHajvenKing]

Oliver Twist You don't look like no damn Oliver Twist

[@JordanJumpin]

hajven4 this is just part of the speech lol the whole thing was even more emotional

[@robinlundqvist8048]

hajven4 I thought the exact same thing! That was an amazingly beautiful speech

[@ProjectJamesify]

I never knew this was such a serious, emotional and meaningful speech. I feel bad laughing about the memes that were from this.

[@Hasimhasimyoo]

You. The real mvp 🤣😂

[@timtresch4848]

you trippin and for that you da real mvp

[@ClifDickens]

I didn't either, but I don't think you should feel bad! That's what makes it so iconic, that it was powerful enough to be adapted into humor (The "Stella!!!" scene from Streetcar Named Desire, for example).

[@0ff1c1alMzPanama]

My thoughts exactly as I watched this I was like "cant wait to see what hilarious moment created these memes". Now I can't even use it anymore w/o feeling like a jerk.

[@renzonavarrete9277]

I never see a meme of this but i just imagine his mom playing basket xd

[@senz20]

I cried.

[@halvardlillesund]

You da real MVP

[@RotBaron]

quick, get his tears, it can heal cancer!

[@fantasyvimmienskrrt7428]

pussy

[@senz20]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) harmonicdoge ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) I fuck 'dat.

[@polerun45]

Chuck Norris but hes not a rapper

[@flatlus95]

9 years later. Still enough to make a grown man cry. Truly iconic.

[@mstancl]

This speech never gets old. We were all born from a woman.

[@idrinkbreastmilk2883]

I’m racist

[@reece8611]

@@idrinkbreastmilk2883unless you’re trolling when and why did you become racist share your story.

[@chrisjames6327]

When we got our first apartment, and hugged, because we thought we’d made it. Puts it all in perspective

[@MasterAppels]

On a local show in South Africa, they asked a young boy on the street what it means to be rich to him and he replied, "If you never have to go to bed hungry." That really touched me.

[@chrisjames6327]

@@MasterAppels Poverty is terrible, but in some ways you should envy them, because you or I will never be as alive as that kid. He's living the whole range of human emotions - fear, happiness, aspiration, doubt, survival, joy, danger. His heart is full of dreams. Whereas, people like us are just lazy, bloated, and slowly fading away. We exist, he lives. I made quite a lot of money myself, in my mid-40s (more money than I can spend), and a piece of me died. I was no longer the competitive, driven, aggressive passionate person I used to be. I kind of morphed into a lazy, depressed, slob lol

[@williamrobinson6059]

@@chrisjames6327 nah

[@LogicallyKnot]

@@chrisjames6327 Indeed. The more shit you have here, the worse you feel. I've been on both sides of the coin and personally, I was happier when I was poor. My kids and wife are the only reasons I have any of this shit. And let me tell you, it is shit. It's all utterly meaningless in the end. What did I get in return for all of this bullshit? Not the house, the truck, the beamer just parked in the garage that I drive 2 times a month? No, no, I got to shave years off of my life as I stressed out in order to maintain this type of lifestyle. I've never seen a hearse pulling a U-Haul. Perhaps someone else will enjoy this shit when I'm gone? Perhaps 50-60 years from now, someone will need a part off my truck to get their dream antique truck running and they will be happy? Perhaps someone will purchase one of my firearms for their firearm collection and they will be happy? Perhaps someone will restore my home and make it into a bed and breakfast? Then, perhaps a wide variety of people will enjoy this place while they're on vacation from their own stressful lives and they will be happy? It's a nice thought.....

[@pogi2859]

@@williamrobinson6059 Mf tripping 😭😭

[@ezzywolhendler8697]

am i the only one who got chills watching this

[@DonkeyKong5479]

Wow a Cavs fan saying that

[@typingreallyfast]

bruh when that "you da real mvp" drops, my eyes became waterfalls ;_;

[@tigerbait134]

Yes.

[@LaikensGarage]

Nope

[@calebereid]

No

[@orangefox1231]

Just noticed something...she's got braces...She's got braces...She just had dental work done. This is speculation, but I'm betting she's needed that for years and put it off all that time to make sure her kids were taken care of.

[@jay9301]

Stephen Cogan smh

[@orangefox1231]

What?

[@Sarutahiko1]

+Stephen Cogan EXACTLY. They could finally afford it. Well seen.

[@SovereigntyGW]

+Stephen Cogan Obviously dude, did you even listen? She sacrificed food. She starved. OBVI gonna give up braces...

[@orangefox1231]

No I mean SHE JUST got them. He's been a millionaire for several years now.

[@jshshh1041]

What has always made this so great is it wasn't a "speech". This was a conversation between a boy and his mom. His expression, now a man, of appreciation to her. Those hungry nights didn't go unnoticed. The sacrifices not unseen. At the time, it wasn't stated, but he saw her strength and was, is, and always will be treasured

[@kennethquek8718]

Yea

[@kasulewilliams784]

❤

[@josh18230]

Kevin Durant may have the last name of a metal ant from pokemon, but he has a heart as soft as a jiggypuff.

[@Scarecrow545]

C-c-c-combo breaker!

[@MeowgiMan]

Scarecrow545 hipster noob

[@tommyhagberg1556]

fig

[@leon30517]

marry me

[@ramennoodlechefs]

Lucas Coope spook

[@208xx]

Makes you wonder.... who the fuck would dislike this video? What's there to hate about the guy showing some gratitude...??

[@28kcskate]

The Dylan roofs of the world

[@Lycosa]

208xx Indeed. what the fuck is the point to dislike this video? some damn NAPPY ASS Scrubs of the world. I mean i understand if there would be zero dislikes, someone would want to be the first disLika. but 88 dislikes? woah, some people just wanna watch the world burn

[@SkyKing8707]

208xx there are always people who dislike videos for no reason, they think its their identity or shit. there's even a software called youtube dislike bot for them

[@pudi5858]

+208xx dont get mad about it just see how many more people liked the video

[@chris_b_3363]

Lil b

[@jackdavidson3808]

I'm mad about Durant leaving but this is 1 thing I respect

[@aith3278]

Jack Davidson I really don't like his disecion but he really s s nice guy and this almost made me cry

[@Spazlites]

Ai Th Decision*

[@Ray-qy1yd]

Jack Davidson this is Okc Durant, the one we loved, gsw Durant is a bitch

[@gokublack879]

Ryan Kyle 4607 He turned heel

[@lovelyminx6444]

@@Ray-qy1yd so fuck everything he did for you bums huh?

[@scores3575]

Prayers up for KD. Speedy Recovery ❤️❤️🙏

[@nicksaap7492]

prayers up for him now especially

[@bigstar66]

“FUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKK KEEEVVIINNNNN DURAAAAAAAAAAANT” -Lil B

[@archierm]

Greatest meme origin of all time.

[@imsolazy2074]

I don't under stand how it's funny slot of things are funny but this just isn't

[@flowers2312]

+Clashprovids right

[@BeastNationXIV]

+Archie Manalang Imma let you finish....

[@BeastNationXIV]

***** YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE MY FRIEND!!! (Batista) lol

[@exclusivescoreryt2562]

Archie Manalang I

[@alexisdefinitelynotmyname]

“We weren’t supposed to be here…” To say that while obtaining one the greatest achievements in professional sports history was not only completely humbling but struck the heart as well. I tip my hat to you and your family, Mr. Durant.

[@itsRecreational]

People that share their Netflix accounts are the real MVP's

[@JRCANTU2002]

Tpindell

[@Galaxy-ml6dc]

+L.S.U. is Best lol

[@timothyburden2881]

On God

[@johnapplepeed]

Ahlie

[@IbrahimKhan-gv6cw]

Waste of time to go on Netflx

[@brittanyhackworth8110]

Makes me cry every time

[@glutegains3656]

+Brittany Hackworth i cri evrytiem

[@Pvt.N00B]

*evrytim

[@novarosario1891]

u all spelles EVERYTIME wrong!

[@Sam-nn9ms]

+Annie “Professional Fangirl” Tomlinson and u spelled 'spells' wrongly

[@JohnDoe_69]

girl y u so dumb, it's a meme

[@basingold3651]

98 people though that they were the Mvp.

[@Chef_RM]

113 now. So sad...

[@Antonio-tq3yq]

+KirAtic or just hate traitors

[@AhmedZonic]

oh 4 more haters have joined them

[@ScottHoe101]

There racists

[@julianl3562]

200 😔

[@AdamG1983]

Came for the meme. Left with ALL the feels. ;___;

[@michaelbrown7209]

Fuck you dude!!!

[@Yared-ou7wy]

@@michaelbrown7209 why? Lmao, this shit had me weak bruh

[@MetroStoof]

Man I need to appreciate my mother more. She's the only reason I am where I am today. God bless you Kevin Durant for this.

[@sleptkingdom9987]

I hope all is well and you kept your word. All we have is family in this world. Make it the best.

[@coop4436]

This still gives me chills. Shout out to the real moms during their best and putting their children in positions to be successful

[@paulvece3714]

Every time I see this f'in speech I feel compelled to jump in my car, go to my parents' house, and give my mom a hug. All these years later, this is still so great.

[@justnahayo8490]

Fr😭

[@deesplayworldtv]

Lady in the back felt that…everybody was crying that day!

[@mrobesemode]

Am I the only one here after KD hugged his mom after the game 7 heartbreak?

[@pvm0708]

His relationship with his mom has always been beautiful ♥️.

[@rishiraut9360]

I'm here after PJ tucker and her wholesome interaction

[@Fuckthishurts]

A mother who doesn't eat so her children can eat, that's how a great mother should be! She should be proud of her and of her son. Fighting through hard times all by her self so her children can have a bright future. Those are the kinds of people who deserve the most recognition.

[@laurocoman]

You want that kind of people in your corner.

[@Fuckjohne]

back here after 7 years and he still playing like a mvp

[@LondonDawson]

This didn’t age well.

[@2pacladen776]

@@LondonDawson 😂😂😂😂

[@realism2566]

Its mothers day.and i came back here...

[@choward874]

Great man to honor his mother like that.

[@RzVJ1]

I felt some type of way :(

[@ShadowStrikeX2]

It's called feeling a feel

[@cmart7164]

So that's what the "feels" feels like

[@RexNEffect]

christopher martinez You should know Feel man.

[@gmoledor]

I was never a huge Durant fan but this is the best award acceptance speech in history. If you don’t get chills and misty eyed as he delivers that line and you see his mother’s reaction, you’re not human. Respect

[@dark3rthanshadows]

Nobody NOBODY tops that!

[@punketsu6222]

Didn't know that the meme came from such an emotional moment. What the hell, guys?

[@lkbntr8339]

I agree, whats wrong with people nowadays?

[@shinteiner]

OH MY FEELS, HURTS

[@Eddy3443]

Dis loooong dick is what's wrong.

[@patrickmccarty7317]

Great, sincere moment from KD. Great meme. It's a win-win.

[@tenacity2633]

I know right

[@JJ-fh3ur]

And thus, somehow a meme was born.

[@redvelvetstansasuke]

you the real MVP

[@m.a.8209]

So beautiful and touching. Single mothers deserve so much more recognition and respect. Hell single parents in general. It's hard raising a child but raising a child on your own.... Much love Mr. Durant.

[@Despotic_Waffle]

She must be so proud...

[@TheBlaqSpiderman]

Love him or hate him, you cant deny, he loves his mother

[@zackrodriguez7519]

Back when Durant was the most loved person in all of OKC....this might be the best MVP speech ive heard

[@mohammedbarri2987]

“You went to sleep hungry” that’s the one for me 👏🏻

[@sergiocolladocaballero2405]

No matter how many times I watch this, it keeps giving me chills. Best MVP line ever

[@Bug4566]

For as much shit as we give him for this, it really was an amazing speech

[@the.seagull.35]

Who gives him anything? This was the greatest MVP speech I've seen

[@qoki2244]

+Danny Dolan fuck kevin durant - lil b

[@karthiksabareesh2869]

They give him shit for the GSW move. But it's something I don't get. It's not really free agency if a player can't choose whatever team he wants, right?

[@karthiksabareesh2869]

@xxxTennisballs KD was just super smart. He knew before all of us that Russ was a problem. Man was ahead of the curve, earned his rings no matter what people say and is now beginning a new chapter in Brooklyn. Remember, some people were like this with LeBron too until he won a ring with Cleveland. That he can't win without a super team. KD just needs to win his Cleveland ring and all will be forgiven

[@tcooper5481]

whats really beautiful is to the see the white lady in the backround crying just as hard we're really all more alike then we'd like to admit

[@HarshPandya13]

BoB n fishy LOL

[@MotoWINGOO]

Skin tone has nothing to do with anything. Struggling is struggling no matter what skin color a human being has.

[@Toppshotta4]

She's the real MVP

[@Toppshotta4]

Na fam you da real MVP

[@b.o.4469]

What would be more beautiful is if race didn't come into play about everything you think about.

[@TheSuperPlaysAwesome]

This speech still makes me cry

[@Marceline-qh4my]

Fr

[@kevineyago]

I really not even that emotional and I even felt that.

[@SGVDem]

That's a true gentleman right there and what an amazing woman!

[@Veyronp87]

I respect kd for this speech, still one of the best MVP speeches ever

[@poiuymsong]

This is the Most Valuable MVP interview I have ever seen.

[@lauraklongland7222]

"We weren't supposed to be here! ...You made us believe..." God, that part gets me every time.

[@kevaldott]

Now being called the real mvp is considered the highest compliment you can bestow upon someone these days

[@robccj3591]

A mother's love for her children....🙏🏿

[@a-unsungalertsworld168]

That’s my mvp

[@DaveBatesPhoto]

KD is a real class act. On the court he's the consumate professional, and off the court he's as genuine as it gets. #MVP

[@badman477]

“We weren’t supposed to be here” man that got me

[@moresoduh]

"We wasn't supposed to be here." REALEST SHIT EVER ! Bless KD mom

[@kopikoblanca8907]

Arguably the best mvp speech in nba history

[@jerrydeloza9915]

A very well deserved standing ovation for the real baller and mvp. She worked so hard and that work paid off! God bless..........

[@InfamousJr]

Probably one of the greatest mvp speech of all time

[@ricksilvas855]

This still hits me in the feels. What an amazing moment and tribute to his mom.

[@naleditemler7542]

eyyyyyyy kd is a goat everybody hatin on him fo no reason at all

[@KING_PATTEN]

This truly shows you how childish the internet is this man had a pure and honest moment and the internet made it a meme!

[@tominhaledhisfingers2468]

Simply beautiful! Big ups to this man, and the mom's who always supported their children they're all MVP's

[@g.dollar2563]

This still brings tears to my eyes. Such a touching speech.

[@rossmorebaz]

What a beautiful speech and amazing to hear their story ....so much respect for Kevin what a classy guy ...on and off the court ...

[@hannutauriainen2439]

I havent cried years but this made me even cry! He remembered his mother and his speech felt so honest!

[@jakerugg9088]

Still gets me to this day! Best sports mvp speech of all time and it ain’t even close!

[@Marc-NZ]

It's been a long since I watched..and today I watched it again and I cried again..such a incredible guy who never..never forget who did sacrificed for him.

[@ILOVEGOOOOOOLD]

This speech kills me everytime. I hope one day i can give my mom everything she deserves

[@herberthunter5570]

This never gets old... Mom & Dad, y'all are my MVPs. Thank you!

[@jayvito1850]

Hands down still one of the greatest speeches of all time

[@latashascott7501]

A REAL MAN. THAT WHY YOU THE BEST KEVIN DURANT...

[@nohasta3669]

2021 we here watching this inspirational speech 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@lizzieceltics]

I wish I could "like"/thumb up this video a million times!!!! Much respect to men who truly appreciate their Momma's. #realmencry #classact

[@hockeysaint07]

This always makes me want to hug my mom

[@roflmao2133]

Has to be the greatest MVP speech of all time I get teary eyed every time.

[@cutieprincess431]

This was amazing. Props to him for not being afraid to show his emotional side and for giving hope to all the other kids and parents struggling out there. Good man.

[@brianjohnson1665]

If there’s one thing MJ can’t take away from KD, it’s this speech. I tear up every time to this speech. if uve cried and struggled with moms growing up make sure to remind her that u remember.

[@Chazdachap]

i respect kd so much after this

[@Sweeneytv]

I’m in tears.

[@DW-rs1pr]

Best. Sports speech. Ever

[@deltakhappa6248]

Back when Kevin Durant was loved by everyone

[@89strangelove]

beautiful words

[@tykirbysr]

This got me tearing up damn near. Heartfelt speech at the end

[@carolcaua9745]

Kevin durant recognize the value of a mother! if i have a child i would like him to love me the same way kevin loves his mother 💔😭

[@emm28bee]

That's what it's all about. Can't do without Mom. Loved the way this young man always hugs his mom after every game. That's a blessing. Happy Mother's day to all of you Moms out there.

[@sleptkingdom9987]

The real mvp man❤️

[@noahcreatedhim]

Moms are truly the best no matter what💕☀️

[@olivertwist2473]

I have never even seen the speech, it is so joyful to see a Man acknowledge his Mother instead of arrogantly taking all the credit! #YouGoBoy

[@owenmenard9919]

hands down the best nba player speech

[@warwick802]

Prayers up to KD, get better! Great guy and a legend!

[@penske_material]

This was an amazing speech showing gratitude for his mom, but the internet ruins everything, this was meant to be emotional and i find it hilarious

[@postblitz]

+Penske Material The only reason most of the internet knows about this is because of the meme. You should be like Kevin for his momma: grateful. You didn't learn shit, it seems.

[@penske_material]

you know me better than I know myself from a comment, I wish I had that talent

[@cuasidomoperez5722]

Ikr, when he says "you the real mvp" I can't help but laugh a little lol

[@tenacity2633]

I know bruh

[@tenacity2633]

@@postblitz grateful for a dumb meme that basically mocks the meaningfulness of this wholehearted speech? "Y'all niggas trippin" -Westbrook

[@pedroassis2549]

This gotta be the best MVP speech

[@itendj5386]

This is an example of someone who gives respect and gratitude to his parent :-)))) I commend him for that!!!

[@SL-pg4dh]

Those 39 people who dislike this video ain't shit

[@HughJazz305]

You the real mvp

[@sydneypitts7692]

She's amazing as a mother!

[@ericastiff5154]

Everytime I watch this it makes me want to hug my mama.

[@hardliketissues7463]

I love KD so much. Such a powerful moment.

[@SlimReaperMuayThai]

Bruh that white lady in the background when kev said his mom the real MVP got me dying. she was ready to burst out in tears

[@neversayjello]

damn she sexy

[@jackyg330]

@@neversayjello tf?

[@andrewcr7707]

Who’s here after Giannis emotional speech ❤️

[@whyareyoureadingthis.1917]

broo KD you made me cry 8 years later. Our mommas are the authentic MVP's

[@bollocksnlilies]

much respect to kevin durant for this, I hadn't watched his mvp speech before. You are a real one