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Kevin Durant's MVP speech said it all

Want to truly understand the new Warriors star? His MVP speech ought to help.

In a memorable, expansive, exhaustive acceptance oration on May 13, 2014, Kevin Durant all but laid out his life story. The Oklahoma Thunder forward saluted teammates, coaches, the owner and family members.Durant saved the best tribute for his mother, Wanda.And that was fine with dad."I thought it was outstanding,'' Wayne Pratt recalled Wednesday while at Durant's first press conference in Oakland. "What man wouldn't promote his mother and speak of her on such a high level?"Here are the biographical highlights from Durant's legendary MVP speech, as taken from a transcript provided at the time by The Oklahoman: # # #

Wow.