What I've learned as an NBA mascot | Rob Wicall | TEDxSanAntonio
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- Опубликовано: 11 янв 2017
- It is amazing what can be learned by wearing a costume for a living! Rob Wicall will reminisce, while examining how serving a community has made him a better person. Rob will discuss how he created impactful moments, and how we all can use these purposeful tools to further our personal and business relationships.
Rob Wicall has built a career as a long standing athletic performer. Most recently known as the mascot for the San Antonio Spurs, Wicall won Best Video Skit of the Year in 2007, 2010, 2014, and 2015. He won Mascot of the Year in 2005 and 2014. Prior to his reign with the Spurs he served as mascot for the Washington Wizards and a water ski performer and announcer at Sea World of Texas. He now runs a business, considers himself a serial entrepreneur, and pours his efforts into charities including helping to create a local board for the Arthritis Foundation. Wicall was diagnosed with Arthritis in 2012. Besides giving back to his community, Rob is looking forward to writing, producing, public speaking and discovering other creative outlets.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
Johnny Sins really had all jobs possibles
omg I can't even
Chill😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂
LMAO
Always in the fur
What I've learned as a mascot is : *DON'T MESS WITH ROBIN LOPEZ!*
Yup
Kemba walker is dropping 60 RN vs the 76ers and the games tied as I’m writing this with 30 seconds left
Armed Titanium sadly they lost
Damian palacios
Feel bad for Kemba
@@armedtitanium4390 Jimmy G Buckets
@@michaelgreen1330 g stands for gets
Butler with the clutch
this guy really loved being a mascot.
I love making people happy too and my biggest dream is to one day, become a nba mascot when i get a little older
@@tazi1785 Bet. All the best. Let me know when you get there. I come through and watch you mascot the crowd.
@Onkel Kroko i will let u know
@@tazi1785 same here
This is exactly the type of person i thought was in the Coyote costume
If this is not the best TED talk, it is one of the best. GREAT TALK!
Curry, you are too kind! But thank you and please share :)
Man this is a great one!! Deserves more views.
Jackson Gillies share it!
Thanks Jackson. I appreciate your nice words.
I had to cry too
You are amazing
I can relate to this, as a 501st member cosplay as a stormtrooper or jedi--u make a choice to be fun and responsive to others while in a costume...and everyone smiles and wants photos with you as a result. But doing that 24/7 without a costume would be challenging. Then again, it's a choice to put others needs first...
Rob Wicall has a unique perspective on mascoting and life lessons...great stuff from the former San Antonio Coyote!
Former Disney character performer here. This is exactly how I felt about my job. Done some mascot work since then. Being an NBA mascot would be a dream.
I was hoping to hear a Robin Lopez story
This guy should work for Apple they talk the same.
apples dont talk
Create a moment for someone every day... I can get behind that. Great video!
Very impressed with this talk. This really sums up what life's purpose should be all about! Thanks Rob!
Thank you so much! I am honored.
Its not that too easy to be assign to work as an mascot, every part of your body was covered, his determination to make people happy is the ultimate purpose reason why he is doing it, but on the other side if you're naturally a frank man you'll enjoy more and always do it for the entire life..
Aaa 6t8 I 8
You rock, Rob!
Definitely one of my favorite Ted talks ever
wow, what a fantastic human being.
Inspiring
Wow that was amazing
I love his confidence.
Fantastic. I appreciate what you do, sir
Legend of spurs!
Never thought i would learn anything from a Mascot, Respect !! now to get a costume :)
More people need to see this.
This guy gets paid by being a furry...wow
Luke Olson he’s not delusional thinking that he can completely change his species like furries
laquan Right lul
Furry's change lives.
Your mixed up, that's otherkin my guy
Furrys are not professional and can kick rocks
Ily so much
this was very very great
Great speech.
Love him
Pretty powerful message
This is great!
Take a shot every time he says moment or moments
Came for the title stayed for the advice
Thank you idol
thanks for this i wanna be Nba mascot or NFL mascot one day in few years
Johnny Sins? Is that you?
I remember when this guy got a sweet chin music from Shawn HBK Michaels :D
Lol
I was not ready for those onions
5:32-5:37 - Mascot moment revealed. NOW HE’S FAMILIAR 😂 I felt transported back to Spurs games, traveling from Austin, cheering for mostly Kobe but also Shaq, cursing out drunk Spurs fans (half of them are often drunk 😂) - in fluent Spanish & painfully articulate English, telling them exactly how and where to go F themselves. Once Bron finally leaves & trudges back to sorry Cleveland, I’ll respect my Lakers again. For now I cheer Curry & GSW. Now I’ll see Wemby… as he continues SA’s legacy of big men they stole by being blatant tanking quitters & NBA draft cheaters
He made me happy lmao
who knew a mascot was so impactful
This is the true g.o.a.t of the spurs
best part at 5:14
how has manu ginobli been in the suit while playing at the same time???
I’d love to be a mascot
How much do you earn though
Thanet Phoumsavanh around 60k
You can earn up to 200K
Such an inspiring furry
I thought mascots didn't like their jobs but good to hear that's not true (at least in this case)
I can’t believe he picked on that guy in the audience. He definitely didn’t make that guy happy. He made a moment of embarrassment.
He looks like a manlier version of Murr from impractical jokers
This guy the first furry
Lol
JK just joke
I had a chance to entertain *OTHERS* as a living
hope the guy in glasses didn't stab him
Enlighten me
K
The only furry who isn't a creep.
Good talk, but no need to single that guy out - twice. Yeah, I realize he was kidding, but the person being singled out may not feel like it was funny.
these things have become a parody of themselves
How tf do you learn anything as a mascot
UofR mascot Webster here stopping by to give more unneeded weight to this.
professional furry.
Furry
Furry alert
does he really even realize that he is telling everyone that fake news and events are the key to happiness
Gimme a break bruh
I don't feel like it's fair that the special girl gets anything more than anyone else.
JUST WRECKED WTF is wrong w you?
EEVEE what's wrong with you
Who cares bro. Grow up.
Is it fair that she got worse treatment (her disability) than most?
Take a shot every time he says moment or moments