The Great Debaters stars a former NBA player.
Klay Alexander Thompson ( born February 8 , 1990 ) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association ( NBA ) . The Great Debaters . The film co-stars Forest Whitaker , Kimberly Elise , Nate Parker , Gina Ravera , Jermaine Williams and Jurnee Smollett .