The Showtime network is readying the release of a Basketball County: In The Water, which is set to premiere on May 15th, and is being executive produced by Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant.
What We Know:
- Basketball County: In The Water tells the story of Prince George’s County, Md., and its social, economic and cultural evolution through the lens of some of the game’s biggest stars including Kevin Durant himself, Victor Oladipo, Michael Beasley, Marissa Coleman, and many more.
May 15th, bringing PG County to the world https://t.co/XZbcLj3o8z
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) April 1, 2020
- “This is a project that is near and dear to my heart,” Durant said in a statement. “Having grown up in Prince George’s County and with my family residing there today, it’s my life’s mission to not only give back through my foundation but continue to tell the amazing stories of those that have come from there.”
- Durant partnered with Rich Kleiman, founder of 35 Ventures, to executive produce the film. “Kevin and I are looking to tell compelling stories with sports at the forefront of every Thirty Five Ventures media project, and Basketball County exemplifies that,” Kleiman added.
- Durant began his career in the 2007-2008 season with the Seattle Supersonics that became the Oklahoma City Thunder the next year. After nine seasons with the team and an uneasy relationship with fellow OKC star Russell Westbrook, Durant left for the Golden State Warriors.
- In his three years there, the team won 2 NBA championships. Durant now plays for the Brooklyn Nets, although he has yet to suit up for the team after an unfortunate Achilles tendon injury.
As far as the film is concerned, there is still no trailer as of late.
