I started playing basketball at age 2 with one of those plastic Little Tikes hoops. At age 3 and 4 and maybe 5 my mom would record me running and dunking on it while it was on it’s lowest level (in the late 90’s). My grandma also remembers me bouncing the ball in her drive way for hours at a time when I was in kindergarten. If you saw me to day, you’d think my ball handling skills came naturally. NOPE. There’s no other aspect of basketball that I worked harder at. Things that sorta did come natural were on ball defense (never had to practice that. It was easy since the first time I guarded somebody, and got better with in-game experience), passing’s always been easy for me, rebounding, and dunks. Everything else I’m only good at due to a lot of work. I’ve worked hard in pretty much all aspects of basketball, but there’s a few that I got good at without any struggle. Point is, you’d think at least 90% of my abilities came naturally if you saw me play today when really only about 35% of my game naturally/easily. But the only reason I worked so hard at it is because there isn’t much that I love more than basketball. If basketball was say my 5th favorite sport, dunking would be the only way I could score because I’ve always had a natural feel for dunking. Shooting and layups came from a lot of practice (though post moves and free throws feel kinda natural too).... Love and passion makes hard work easy.
MJ is proof that hard work can lead to greatness. The fact that MJ didn't make his high school basketball team is motivating to never give up and to work hard. Nothing is given. You must earn it.
As a basketball player, Mike is indisputably the greatest, but what draws me to him more is his work ethic and his relentless pursuit to achieving his heart's vision. I've read about Phil Jackson and his interactions with Mike, and from what I've read, Michael truly had the attitude of a champ. He had enough humility to accept his weaknesses and enough courage to turn them into strengths. This is the hallmark of a person who succeeds and one who doesn't.
Yes man, I've read too. Phil Jackson also compares M.J and Kobe and he says Kobe is as passionate, ambitious and determined as Michael in basketball. But outside of it, Kobe is more relaxed, he doesn't care as much if he loses other friendly competitions in life, like playing backgammon or sth., he can let it go. Michael on the other hand, is the same everywhere and wants to win everything, and he cannot easily let things go. I agree what you say about Michael Jordan, and this commercial also shows well why he is who he is. One of the best commercials ever and gives me goose bumps every time I watch. "Maybe I let you believe that basketball is a god given gift, not something I work for, every single day of my life..."
Exactly. I too have heard Mike being highly competitive in the smallest of things, such as cards and golf, even among his friends. Competition is good so long as it doesn't cause harm to others and doesn't bring others down. If it's directed towards something positive, than by all means it's good. I don't think Mike's is harmful though, based on my observation. He's a global mogul who's influenced plenty. I wish him much success.
Hubub, don't rip kobe off on this one. Kobe has undoubtedly some of the greatest work ethic ever seen in a basketball player. It doesn't matter if he wins or loses. After the game, he's taking 100 free throws- by himself. And when he got injured, he would still wake up at the break of dawn and work as hard as possible. There's a story that he was practicing and training for the Olympics, and this trainer told him that he could call him if ever needed help. At 4 am, kobe called him and asked if he could come over and help him with some drills. So the trainer said ok, I'll be there. When he arrived after 20 minutes, kobe was drenched in a pool of sweat. After the trainer helped him after that, he left and came back at 10. Guess what? Kobe was right there, shooting around.
DAMN I just watched Episode 7 of The Last Dance, and in the end of it, he's almost tearing up recalling how competitive he was on himself and his teammates when he played. Brings me back here somehow
I have that tattooed on my forearm. Just like "every single day" .... and "my pain was my Motivation" And the Jumpman logo and the old Wings logo and the number 23 and so on and so on
Came to watch this commercial in 2024 after Lebron James lost 4-1 to the nuggets and said in a press conference “It’s just basketball.” I miss MJ and Kobe’s mentality.
Maybe you're too young to remember Michael getting his ass whooped in the playoffs or Kobe Bryant struggling to make the playoffs. Maybe you're an idiot. Maybe you're just making excuses because MJs dick in your mouth 30 years?
“Maybe it’s my fault. Maybe I led you to believe it was easy, When it wasn’t. Maybe I made you think my highlights started at the free throw line, And not in the gym. Maybe I made you think that every shot I took was a game winner. That my game was built on flash, and not fire. Maybe it’s my fault that you didn’t see that failure gave me strength, That my pain was my motivation. Maybe I led you to believe that basketball was a God given gift, And not something I worked for, Every single day of my life. Maybe I destroyed the game. Or maybe, You just making excuses.”
I’m from North Carolina. My wife is from the Philippines. When I am over there and Filipinos hear that I am from NC, they ask me if I know Michael Jordan. I tell them the truth. “No, I don’t.” They still give me free taxi rides and food just because I grew up in the same state as Jordan. That’s respect.
He really did destroy the game in some ways. He was so amazing and won at such a level that all people saw were the rings and highlights, not how he played game in and game out and the work it took to get there. It led to a generation of ball-dominant volume shooters, as if that’s what he was in his prime. He was a killer on both sides of the court, a team player who did whatever it took to win and played disciplined basketball. But all people saw were clips of the amazing dunks and layups, the smooth fadeaway, him pumping his fist after another clutch game winner. He was so much more than just a shiny toy that you could imitate by dribbling around and shooting a lot.
But he was a ball hog. He has the most shots taken per game of all time. So naturally he also has the highest PPG of all time shooting at average efficiency. Kareem took 40% more shots than Jordan but has only 20% less PPG than Jordan. Jordan is far from being the GOAT.
@@HarmanHundal01 Jordan shot 50% his whole career. If you have one volume shooter more efficient than the whole team, why not let him take shots? Also, you're comparing career efficiency between a center and a guard, and naturally a center will have higher fg
@@dakie7440 Think of any good but not great guard. Lookup his efficiency. He is likely ahead of Jordan in FG%. When Jordan left in 1994, all his teammates FG% went up which suggests that he used to take up their easier shots.
The dude who was in charge of making this ad is now the Chief Creative Officer at Target. The writers now own their own advertising companies. Not surprised.
Gosh, Michael Jordan is so inspiring. Even though I don't play basketball and I am a girl I still think he is very inspiring. His speeches always capture exactly how I feel about things!
what fascinates me about Michael Jordan besides he's a legend in basket ball of fame is his consistent and determination to pursue his dreams ..awesome man love you Michael Jorden
I'm a football player(soccer) and I am not a big fan of basketball but MJ is my inspiration. Jordan is bigger than his sport. His mental game is beyond the possible. With a state of mind like MJ you can accomplish anything.
@@patrickharrison871 Jordan worked extremely hard, and had the best work ethic of any basketball player during his active years... However, as a man well under 6 feet tall, I'd never be given any opportunity to play this sport past high school, and in fact I was not allowed on the high school team due to my height. Being born 7 feet tall isn't work ethic, it's rare genetics, and a HUGE reason why some of these players get to the NBA. It is not "all" work ethic, but both definitely have a major role in this sport.
many relished the chance to be like mike. not many wanted to put the work in. however, there was one player who did. a diamond in the rough. Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant was like mike. Even MJ himself got mad that he was taking all of his moves. Kobe transcended the game of basketball and achieved the dream we all once had. to be like mike. Rest in peace mamba. Your legacy will live in forever. 🙏
That’s why I’m here to see this, Kobe. Someone on Bleacher Report mentioned that MJ didn’t work hard, but then somebody said that he did & to Come watch this video
Best commercial ever. You can never be like Mike, you can only be yourself. His story that lead to his success is no fairy tail that no one else in this world could endure. That makes him a legend.
When he says... "every single day of my life" @ 0:41 ... his voice has this realness... this tone of deep discipline and commanding drive that demands respect... just his tone of voice in that one line sends shivers up my spine and down my arms..... It transfers his passion into my life... but i still need to act on it every single day of my life...
Michael Jordan is my NBA Legend, idol and icon!!! He's empowering quotes and words are so inspirational and how he worked so hard in the NBA and gives back to many people and communities and it's so wonderful how his words helped him in his career and life!!
I don't know why, but when I saw Dear Basketball by Kobe, it really reminded me of this Jordan commercial. So much like it, the way it points out hard work, desire, the love for the game, the way is narrated by each player. I have a really good feeling that Kobe was inspired by this commercial. RIP KOBE! You truly are a die hard Jordan fan and wanted to mimic everything about him, you are the closest thing to Jordan!
Damn True! He really was the closest thing to Jordan. Jordan once said about Kobe: "He's cursed as much as I am!" To me, this shows how much he respected Kobe's drive to win.
TheBadAIDS Okay...you don't like or know GOD. Free speech. That is also a gift from GOD, else you could have been born in communist China somewhere. have a nice day, kid. p.s. You are blocked. I decided to cut negative fools out of my diet.
The difference? No one, no matter who you ask, would ever imagine MJ dubbing himself "The Chosen One" just out of high school. He never assumed anything was entitled to him... And it's that drive and work ethic that created the man who holds the ultimate title - of the Greatest.
Last year I was under 18 National Champion. This year I lost in the seniors’ category. Yet, I feel the same, because I know what I did, I know all the effort, the sweat and tears. It is not winning that makes you better, it is the path, and only by losing you can learn this. People don’t treat me the same as last year, but just let it be and ignore them.
"maybe i led you to believe basketball was a god given gift..and not something i worked for every single day of my life" you can hear the pain in his voice when he says this. he really did sacrifice himself for this game
I can´t stop watching it. I feel like if I watch this everyday, I will never complain again in my life. The authority and respect this man commands is amazing.
It means that his game wasn't built to be a show's man but it was built for him to be winner. The flashiness was a by product of how damn good he was. The fire, the motivation to win and the excellence in every aspect of the game is what made Michael Jordan the best ever. His work ethic is how he got there.
When you get really really good at the technical the gift n skill looks majestic. You’re ability is honed, you’re in your zone and it just happens. I say this as an artist who always had to start over n over. Keep practicing n then one day there’s no more do overs n you can feel nothing but confidence in what you’re doing
There's no excuse for to reach above what you can do. I've played 16 years of my life to the sport. I played everyday in those years. I do it to become the best player I can be. Injury or not I still play and one day to play in the NBA. I set that goal a long time ago and I won't give up on that goal and my dream to play the sport at the highest level.
Listening to this back then resonated a lot with me. Only when you give effort to something this video makes sense. Nobody knows the time we put in, they only see results.
I have that tattooed on my forearm. Just like "my pain was my Motivation" And the Jumpman logo and the old Wings logo and the number 23 and so on and so on
In college I wrote all the words to this commercial onto a piece of paper and placed it on the fridge. It confused my roommate and she began to think I was mad at her lmao.
I just failed a very important test for my career but I get to retake it... And I'm beyond fucking pissed and hurt about it...but I needed this message right now. Pain as my motivation
We always see the success, but we rarely see the sacrifice to get there.
Joe Brah Double Likes!!!!
true
💯
I started playing basketball at age 2 with one of those plastic Little Tikes hoops. At age 3 and 4 and maybe 5 my mom would record me running and dunking on it while it was on it’s lowest level (in the late 90’s). My grandma also remembers me bouncing the ball in her drive way for hours at a time when I was in kindergarten. If you saw me to day, you’d think my ball handling skills came naturally. NOPE. There’s no other aspect of basketball that I worked harder at. Things that sorta did come natural were on ball defense (never had to practice that. It was easy since the first time I guarded somebody, and got better with in-game experience), passing’s always been easy for me, rebounding, and dunks. Everything else I’m only good at due to a lot of work. I’ve worked hard in pretty much all aspects of basketball, but there’s a few that I got good at without any struggle.
Point is, you’d think at least 90% of my abilities came naturally if you saw me play today when really only about 35% of my game naturally/easily. But the only reason I worked so hard at it is because there isn’t much that I love more than basketball. If basketball was say my 5th favorite sport, dunking would be the only way I could score because I’ve always had a natural feel for dunking. Shooting and layups came from a lot of practice (though post moves and free throws feel kinda natural too).... Love and passion makes hard work easy.
Beauty in the struggle ugliness in the success
I love how it still applies to every other sport, or just life in general.
777Skeptic i didn t know other sports had a free throw line
It means. If your defeated you get back up and. You keep powering. Through
not just sport
@MUFC did we ask
@MUFC Who gives a shit?
"My pain was my motivation."
- Michael Jordan
I HATE WHAT YOU SAY
@@robertfrancy5933 no u
And i took that personal
@@robertfrancy5933 and I took that personal
Facts
"Every. Single. Day of my life." Chills..
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that got me 2!!!
LeBron ain't got shit on jordan
@@artisticskillz01 fuck off with the comparisons, they're both legends.
Same
"Every single day of my life"
CZacharyChad Let those words soak up how someone truly achieves their goal
Six. Powerful. Words.
@@Eclipse2582 especially the word "of"
This is powerful
He's a powerful man with a powerful legacy
Jack Murray PRECISELY!!
yes I agree
This is Corporate Propaganda
I get chills when he says "every single day of my life"
and pain was my motivation . i can hear it one hour straight this
Bunger mccheesy
Corporate Propaganda ..
Same bro his motivation is such an inspiration and people wanna call him lucky lol
Dude, same here
It‘s 2024 and this video still give‘s me goosebumps. 🔥
MJ is proof that hard work can lead to greatness. The fact that MJ didn't make his high school basketball team is motivating to never give up and to work hard. Nothing is given. You must earn it.
Ryan Beckham ...relax. he was a dominant force by junior year. he also is a genetic freak
ok big man that last part wasn't needed
Hahahahaha
Lmao!!!! that wasn't expected xD
The only reason mj was cut was because his coach hates him
As a basketball player, Mike is indisputably the greatest, but what draws me to him more is his work ethic and his relentless pursuit to achieving his heart's vision. I've read about Phil Jackson and his interactions with Mike, and from what I've read, Michael truly had the attitude of a champ. He had enough humility to accept his weaknesses and enough courage to turn them into strengths. This is the hallmark of a person who succeeds and one who doesn't.
Yes man, I've read too. Phil Jackson also compares M.J and Kobe and he says Kobe is as passionate, ambitious and determined as Michael in basketball. But outside of it, Kobe is more relaxed, he doesn't care as much if he loses other friendly competitions in life, like playing backgammon or sth., he can let it go. Michael on the other hand, is the same everywhere and wants to win everything, and he cannot easily let things go.
I agree what you say about Michael Jordan, and this commercial also shows well why he is who he is. One of the best commercials ever and gives me goose bumps every time I watch. "Maybe I let you believe that basketball is a god given gift, not something I work for, every single day of my life..."
Exactly. I too have heard Mike being highly competitive in the smallest of things, such as cards and golf, even among his friends. Competition is good so long as it doesn't cause harm to others and doesn't bring others down. If it's directed towards something positive, than by all means it's good. I don't think Mike's is harmful though, based on my observation. He's a global mogul who's influenced plenty. I wish him much success.
Hubub, don't rip kobe off on this one. Kobe has undoubtedly some of the greatest work ethic ever seen in a basketball player. It doesn't matter if he wins or loses. After the game, he's taking 100 free throws- by himself. And when he got injured, he would still wake up at the break of dawn and work as hard as possible. There's a story that he was practicing and training for the Olympics, and this trainer told him that he could call him if ever needed help. At 4 am, kobe called him and asked if he could come over and help him with some drills. So the trainer said ok, I'll be there. When he arrived after 20 minutes, kobe was drenched in a pool of sweat. After the trainer helped him after that, he left and came back at 10. Guess what? Kobe was right there, shooting around.
***** I don't understand how you get the idea from what I wrote that I'm ripping off Kobe.
+amansinghsarna Kobe is a Jordan wannabe
DAMN I just watched Episode 7 of The Last Dance, and in the end of it, he's almost tearing up recalling how competitive he was on himself and his teammates when he played. Brings me back here somehow
best moment of the series
I cried about it for 3 days, then I had to regroup.
@@timphillips9289 i feel you brother
There will never be another MJ.............THE GOAT!
Puts chills through your body.
Still this day hands down my favorite Michael Jordan commercial
Maybe the most inspirational athlete ever in any sport
dude, maybe the most inspirational person period.
True. Tom Brady is up there for me too
Tom brady is there to white racist. He's nothing to the world like Jordan
Jordan and Ali
Yep I love the guys that just won over and over and ones that overcame hardship and were resilient
Still gives me chills
''failure gave me strength.''
I have that tattooed on my forearm. Just like "every single day" .... and "my pain was my Motivation" And the Jumpman logo and the old Wings logo and the number 23 and so on and so on
Came to watch this commercial in 2024 after Lebron James lost 4-1 to the nuggets and said in a press conference “It’s just basketball.” I miss MJ and Kobe’s mentality.
Guess MJ was right. Maybe LeDisney is just making excuses.
It’s ok son. Anthony Edwards has arrived.
Maybe you're too young to remember Michael getting his ass whooped in the playoffs or Kobe Bryant struggling to make the playoffs. Maybe you're an idiot. Maybe you're just making excuses because MJs dick in your mouth 30 years?
I failed over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed
~ Michael Jordan
Every time I feel like am about to give up or trying to be lazy
I start this video to motivate me
“Maybe it’s my fault.
Maybe I led you to believe it was easy,
When it wasn’t.
Maybe I made you think my highlights started at the free throw line,
And not in the gym.
Maybe I made you think that every shot I took was a game winner.
That my game was built on flash, and not fire.
Maybe it’s my fault that you didn’t see that failure gave me strength,
That my pain was my motivation.
Maybe I led you to believe that basketball was a God given gift,
And not something I worked for,
Every single day of my life.
Maybe I destroyed the game.
Or maybe,
You just making excuses.”
I’m from North Carolina. My wife is from the Philippines. When I am over there and Filipinos hear that I am from NC, they ask me if I know Michael Jordan. I tell them the truth. “No, I don’t.” They still give me free taxi rides and food just because I grew up in the same state as Jordan. That’s respect.
Why is this commercial so powerful
+killerjay47 Because it's true
It's geniusly filmed.
Corporate Propaganda ,.’
This is one of my favorite commercials ever!
No agenda, just get out there and outwork your competition!
Corporate Propaganda ,..-
@@adriannasmiths8262 no
He really did destroy the game in some ways. He was so amazing and won at such a level that all people saw were the rings and highlights, not how he played game in and game out and the work it took to get there. It led to a generation of ball-dominant volume shooters, as if that’s what he was in his prime.
He was a killer on both sides of the court, a team player who did whatever it took to win and played disciplined basketball. But all people saw were clips of the amazing dunks and layups, the smooth fadeaway, him pumping his fist after another clutch game winner. He was so much more than just a shiny toy that you could imitate by dribbling around and shooting a lot.
But he was a ball hog. He has the most shots taken per game of all time. So naturally he also has the highest PPG of all time shooting at average efficiency. Kareem took 40% more shots than Jordan but has only 20% less PPG than Jordan. Jordan is far from being the GOAT.
@@HarmanHundal01Calm down bruv
@@HarmanHundal01you think 49.7 (essentially 50%) is average shooting efficiency for a guy averaging 30 a game? You sound goofy AF
@@HarmanHundal01 Jordan shot 50% his whole career. If you have one volume shooter more efficient than the whole team, why not let him take shots? Also, you're comparing career efficiency between a center and a guard, and naturally a center will have higher fg
@@dakie7440 Think of any good but not great guard. Lookup his efficiency. He is likely ahead of Jordan in FG%. When Jordan left in 1994, all his teammates FG% went up which suggests that he used to take up their easier shots.
The dude who was in charge of making this ad is now the Chief Creative Officer at Target. The writers now own their own advertising companies. Not surprised.
They themselves must have been inspired by this piece of work to win that big. Amazing ad
Good for them
Corporate Propaganda ,..
The part where it cuts back to mjs childhood house and he’s talking about how he worked to get better at basketball gave me chills
MJ always had the best commercials.
"That my game was built on flash instead of fire..." #profound
That my game was built on flash AND NOT fire my friend
....and not fire
Played this thousands of times boys & girls✅
This is one of the best commercials ever known to man
MICHAEL JORDAN IS BASKETBALL
tears at the end of comercial
Damn if I was standing in front of MJ with that speech I would of cried
***** stfu
Triforce71 lol
Damn I want to hit Like button but it’s at 23 already. Don’t want to change that number. MJ Goat 🐐
@@jesseswakeupbars3160 I wanna hit the like button but it’s at 45
Mike has the best motivational and inspirational commercials of any athlete.
'EVERY SINGLE DAY OF MY LIFE.." that line just gets me every time
I get fucming goosebumps every time I watch this commercial
Gosh, Michael Jordan is so inspiring. Even though I don't play basketball and I am a girl I still think he is very inspiring. His speeches always capture exactly how I feel about things!
what fascinates me about Michael Jordan besides he's a legend in basket ball of fame is his consistent and determination to pursue his dreams ..awesome man love you Michael Jorden
This commercial is everything.
I'm a football player(soccer) and I am not a big fan of basketball but MJ is my inspiration. Jordan is bigger than his sport. His mental game is beyond the possible. With a state of mind like MJ you can accomplish anything.
FACTS
💯
Nah, you can't. You don't *decide* to be an olympic 100m champion, its 95% genetics. Great american mythology that you can be whatever you want to be.
@@patrickharrison871 Jordan worked extremely hard, and had the best work ethic of any basketball player during his active years... However, as a man well under 6 feet tall, I'd never be given any opportunity to play this sport past high school, and in fact I was not allowed on the high school team due to my height. Being born 7 feet tall isn't work ethic, it's rare genetics, and a HUGE reason why some of these players get to the NBA. It is not "all" work ethic, but both definitely have a major role in this sport.
Dude has a better mentality than cr7.
Every single time I want to cheat on my diet or skip cardio, this video helps me snap back into the right mindset.
many relished the chance to be like mike. not many wanted to put the work in. however, there was one player who did. a diamond in the rough. Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant was like mike. Even MJ himself got mad that he was taking all of his moves. Kobe transcended the game of basketball and achieved the dream we all once had. to be like mike. Rest in peace mamba. Your legacy will live in forever. 🙏
And like mike failure became his strength, and pain became his motivation
That’s why I’m here to see this, Kobe. Someone on Bleacher Report mentioned that MJ didn’t work hard, but then somebody said that he did & to Come watch this video
@@michaelcueva530Kubrick Cryant is nothing like #23 Michael Air Jordan
They said that MJ is the Greatest in Basketball. Wrong! MJ is Basketball!! 🏀
Love Lebron. Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player to ever play. Period
so we just gonna act like Kobe never happened? ok then 😂💀
Become legendary!!
So Kobe took this from MJ to give it to Booker, too? /s
I will! And I want you to know it first. Bobby Meyers - remember the name
Best commercial ever. You can never be like Mike, you can only be yourself. His story that lead to his success is no fairy tail that no one else in this world could endure. That makes him a legend.
I literally get chills seeing this and hearing him speak, it’s very powerful and motivation
This commercial deserves to still be played on tv today and till the end of time.
When he says... "every single day of my life" @ 0:41 ... his voice has this realness... this tone of deep discipline and commanding drive that demands respect... just his tone of voice in that one line sends shivers up my spine and down my arms..... It transfers his passion into my life... but i still need to act on it every single day of my life...
The current Chicago Bulls team could watch this video.
After LeBron a tweet (Maybe it’s me) after the news of the Kyrie trade, I had to come back to this commercial..
This is the greatest commercial ever just in the sense that it applies to everything in life
Don’t be like Mike. None of us can be Michael Jordan. You can only be YOURSELF. Be original. Stay in your lane.
Michael Jordan is my NBA Legend, idol and icon!!! He's empowering quotes and words are so inspirational and how he worked so hard in the NBA and gives back to many people and communities and it's so wonderful how his words helped him in his career and life!!
One of the best commercials and words of true wisdom are spoken on here! Respect!
This video changed the course of my life
I don't know why, but when I saw Dear Basketball by Kobe, it really reminded me of this Jordan commercial. So much like it, the way it points out hard work, desire, the love for the game, the way is narrated by each player. I have a really good feeling that Kobe was inspired by this commercial. RIP KOBE! You truly are a die hard Jordan fan and wanted to mimic everything about him, you are the closest thing to Jordan!
Damn True! He really was the closest thing to Jordan.
Jordan once said about Kobe: "He's cursed as much as I am!"
To me, this shows how much he respected Kobe's drive to win.
I used to love his drawers...Thank GOD for JESUS.
And Michael...
your talent WAS a GOD given gift.
TheBadAIDS Okay...you don't like or know GOD. Free speech. That is also a gift from GOD, else you could have been born in communist China somewhere. have a nice day, kid. p.s. You are blocked. I decided to cut negative fools out of my diet.
This commercial is the epitome of GOAT thats what sets MJ apart from the rest he had an elite mindset no can be compared to him.
The difference?
No one, no matter who you ask, would ever imagine MJ dubbing himself "The Chosen One" just out of high school. He never assumed anything was entitled to him... And it's that drive and work ethic that created the man who holds the ultimate title - of the Greatest.
Lebron didn’t give himself that name lol. But I also think Jordan is the GOAT
"Maybe it's my fault that you didn't see that failure gave me strength, that my pain was my motivation."
Words to live by
Last year I was under 18 National Champion.
This year I lost in the seniors’ category.
Yet, I feel the same, because I know what I did, I know all the effort, the sweat and tears.
It is not winning that makes you better, it is the path, and only by losing you can learn this.
People don’t treat me the same as last year, but just let it be and ignore them.
Watching this after completing the last dance 🔥
"maybe i led you to believe basketball was a god given gift..and not something i worked for every single day of my life"
you can hear the pain in his voice when he says this. he really did sacrifice himself for this game
I can´t stop watching it. I feel like if I watch this everyday, I will never complain again in my life. The authority and respect this man commands is amazing.
Every single day of my life. MJ is the goat, and forever will be.
True legend.
It means that his game wasn't built to be a show's man but it was built for him to be winner. The flashiness was a by product of how damn good he was. The fire, the motivation to win and the excellence in every aspect of the game is what made Michael Jordan the best ever. His work ethic is how he got there.
When you get really really good at the technical the gift n skill looks majestic. You’re ability is honed, you’re in your zone and it just happens. I say this as an artist who always had to start over n over. Keep practicing n then one day there’s no more do overs n you can feel nothing but confidence in what you’re doing
This has to be one of the greatest commercials ever made.
There's no excuse for to reach above what you can do. I've played 16 years of my life to the sport. I played everyday in those years. I do it to become the best player I can be. Injury or not I still play and one day to play in the NBA. I set that goal a long time ago and I won't give up on that goal and my dream to play the sport at the highest level.
I still watch this on my way to play pick up games.
Lol I used to watch this on my way to my little house leagues games a long time ago. Hope you go out there and play like Mike
The GOAT has spoken.
How much he loves the game is beautiful
chills...pure chills
I play this every morning before going to campus
So you’re probably the Dean by now
7 years later.. you still with us?
He’s talking to you Bron Bron.
I get emotional every time I listen to this!
The best commercial ever
MY PAIN IS MY MOTIVATION! Michael Jordan 'Maybe It's My Fault' Commercial NO EXCUSES
Even legends like MJ have suffered heartbreak.
When he didn’t make the varsity squad he worked his behind off so he could be ready for next year.
Listening to this back then resonated a lot with me. Only when you give effort to something this video makes sense. Nobody knows the time we put in, they only see results.
I love they way the video starts with the statue and the outside of a busy downtown Chicago you can hear the honking of vehicles
Every single day of my life. That's what it takes people, if you REALLY want something. Every. Single. Day.
I have that tattooed on my forearm. Just like "my pain was my Motivation" And the Jumpman logo and the old Wings logo and the number 23 and so on and so on
To this day this is one of the greatest commercials ever made, idc.
October 27, 2020 and I still watch this
May be is my fault I wasn’t born early to see you play in court live ❤
Is it okay if my eyes get watery watching this?
Same here bro (handed handkerchief
Yes it is
imsljr420 is that what your uncle said to you and your cousin ???
Yess!
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It's because you are human!)
This right here is exactly why MJ is the GOAT and Bron-Bron never will be.
In college I wrote all the words to this commercial onto a piece of paper and placed it on the fridge. It confused my roommate and she began to think I was mad at her lmao.
Damn I miss MJ.
The man is a living legend and I am honored to have grown up in the Michael Jordan era !
If MJ is the master, then Kobe was his greatest student
0:49 - That’s the old Chicago Stadium center court, which resides in Michael Jordan trophy room at his home in North Carolina.
I felt this especially after the last dance... this hit DIFFERENT
LOVE these commercials...
2022
I just failed a very important test for my career but I get to retake it...
And I'm beyond fucking pissed and hurt about it...but I needed this message right now. Pain as my motivation
As a kid I appreciated the success
As I got older I learned to appreciate what got him there
They used to play this nonstop at the Nike Factory store here...