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Happy Mother’s Day to all the mommies all over the world. Moms are famous for several reasons: For their nurturing, being a tad bit on the crazy side, and well, you know…“MILF”. I wanted to take the opportunity of the occasion to shed light on The 8 Famous Mommies In Sports.
8. Wilma McNabb: Mother of former NFL QB Donovan McNabb
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Wilma McNabb is better known as America’s Favorite Sports Mom. She became famous in her own right thanks to the Chunky Soup commercials, where she fed her son and teammates. She put an end to the fake mom on the commercial as it only made sense for her to play the role of Donovan’s mom, since in fact she is his real mom!
7. Gloria James: Mother of NBA Superstar LeBron James
Gloria James, the proud mother of LeBron; you’re talking about someone who hit the lottery! I don’t know who really is the parent here, her or LeBron. It’s amazing that LeBron turned out to be spectacular on and off the court, because the antics his mother puts him through are disturbing. Slapping a hotel valet attendant while intoxicated, mouthing off with Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce after he fouled James hard during LeBron’s Cleveland days, and of course the rumors of her and Delonte West!
6. Sonya Curry: Golden State Warrior’s Superstar Steph & former Duke standout Seth Curry
The MILF; the most talked about mom in college basketball. I sure hope she starts showing up to some of these NBA games now, since both of her kids are done with the NCAA. There have been countless times that she is compared to the beautiful actress, Thandie Newton. Sonya, also was an athlete. She was a volleyball player at Virginia Tech, same place where she met her husband, former NBA player Dell Curry.
5. Ann Iverson: Mother of former 76ers great Allen Iverson
If you were an Allen Iverson fan, then you knew his mother quite well. She was trying to be just as hip as her trendsetting son. Then again, she was just a baby herself as the mom and son duo are only fifteen years apart. When the initials A.I. came about, one would wonder who you were talking about, Allen or Ann! Ann Iverson has to be at the top of the list of moms who defends their son whether he is right or wrong. Sometimes it’s better if mom just stays out of it.
4. April Justin: Mother of Alabama recruit Landon Collins
Who says that mothers always know best? Well Ms. Justin will tell you she does. Her son, Landon Collins, one of the most coveted high school seniors in the country, chose to play football at Alabama next season. No-brainer right…playing for Nick Saban and the national champions, Alabama Crimson Tide? Only problem was mommy didn’t approve. Let’s see how she felt about his decision and what she wants him to do.
3. Pamela Bryant: Mother of 5-time L.A. Lakers Champ Kobe Bryant
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No child should ever think about putting his or her hands on their mom. Especially her neck, and NO Kobe did no such thing, but he was probably thinking it. I suppose that Mother’s Day wasn’t celebrated on Kobe’s end as he is engaged in an ugly lawsuit over his childhood memorabilia. I guess since Kobe won’t front mommy with more money for a new home, Pamela Bryant is taking matters into her own hands by selling items of her beloved son, all the way back from his high school days. I have to say, MY LAMB!
2. Pamela McGee: Mother of Denver Nuggets Javale McGee
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Pamela was the first WNBA player to have a child play in the NBA. Pam is the overprotective mom who manages Javale’s career. Lord knows what she may be doing to Javale’s social life when it comes to women! Fortunately we may soon see a reality show called Millionaire Mama’s Boy, starring Javale and Pam, which will be airing on Oprah’s network real soon.
1. Janet Hill: Mother of L.A. Clippers’ Grant Hill
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The Hill family were compared to the Cosby show (Heathcliff & Claire) because it was rare to see an African-American couple, both having professional careers. She married Yale graduate and former Dallas Cowboys running back, Calvin Hill. Mrs. Hill raised one of the most elegant, respectable gentleman that the NBA has ever had in Grant Hill. Oh by the way Janet Hill will always be linked with Hilary Clinton because they were roommates in college.
Happy Mother’s Day!
LeRoy McConnell II of “A Fan’s Point of View”, for War Room Sports
