I Like Giannis First One More i cried, but you could just feel that KD was also just truth to his feeling and thats what makes it Special. Look at James Hardens for Example
your mama fed you and she slept hungry? i dont believe you. then why were you so skinny when you entered nba and yo mama was so fat at the time? yea man... it was you slept hungry and yo mama ate that last hotdog
8 years later, & this still brings tears to my eyes every time man. we wouldn’t be who we are without our parents. cherish every moment you have with them.
KD was and is the Soul reason of OKC Sucessfull Playoffs Russ Never Left the First Round in the Playoffs Since 2016 without Kd Now Russ is Bouncing from Team to Team a Journey Man Russ Never Appriacted KDs Carrying Them Thru Out His Career.
@@dj0rtega Shit happens. He chose to leave a broken system, and became a vital part of a legendary dynasty. I love russ, but I don't think he's the guy you wanna partner up with to contend for a chip.
yeah ok. cause you have alll the anwsers... no hes not hes a great guy and you dont know his story. he may be selfish when he plays but so are all of the best players ever.
Proud single mom, I'm raised by a single mom and we're doing good. People say single moms aren't good parents and stuff and it's not true. They sacrifice so much u wouldn't believe it.
One of the best speeches in history not just sports but in history especially with Mother’s Day coming! I appreciate all the mother’s that love they’re children so much! May the LORD continue to bless you!
I remember watching and admiring KD in 2012-2013, man I wanted to get his shirt but had no money. Then I had a terrible accident at work, spent a half year in hospital and my friend bought me his shirt when I came back home, early 2014. Couple months later KD becomes MVP, gives this speech. Man! I was happy for him, thankful and really felt his words. One of the rare players I have a special connection with, despite never seeing him or talking with him.
I felt that way originally but memes are best when they’re from media content we recognize. The reason so many come from this speech is because it is one of the most famous and moving pieces of oration in human history. We use the memes because they’re relatable. It’s why so many come from Good Will Hunting or The Lord of the Rings. There’s infinite commentary on the human condition to be found in these works, and now, this speech holds a place in immortality with those great works of art. The main difference is that this isn’t fiction. It’s neither a parable nor a metaphor. This is real. And that makes it so much more powerful. So, if it’s of any comfort, friend, those same memes we feel might be disrespectful initially bring people by the millions to this moving tribute to friendship, hard work, love, sacrifice, and-most importantly-the love of a mother. And I’ve seen many comments from folks who now understand the gravity of this man’s words. Professional sports can inspire cynicism & joy in nearly equal doses. The unity of fans, cities, countries, is often rivaled by violence and hatred. The intricate choreography and physical skill is paralleled by brutality, injury, cheating, even death. The purity of competition is perpetually tainted by corruption, bribery and politics. These leagues and organizations have exploited young athletes for their labor, turning performance art into painful toil and festivals of sport into hunger games. And this young man-who escaped destitute poverty, in a nation of corporate oligarchy, to become a billionaire at a younger age than the power hungry men who sign his paychecks, by playing basketball-that young man has become an inspiration to millions and lifted thousands of people in hundreds of communities out of the same desperate situations he faced as a child. So as he stands, draped in Kia and NBA logos, seemingly honored by his lessers, with an award won by his idols, this modern day god (both financially and athletically) reminds us that he is not a god. He is but the product of people who loved him and supported him; the son of a woman who gave him the opportunity to be happy against. all. odds. That’s quite an ounce of beauty to squeeze out of that orange ball. Thank you, KD.
As a man who was raised by a single mom...I always lose it when KD tell his that she’s truly the real MVP. And god, it’s so true. You gotta love a success story like this. “We wasn’t supposed to be here” But ya’ll made it. Kudos to the future GOAT and the woman that raised him.
As a die hard OKC fan...what happened to this humble man...😭 He was my idol since 2007 when I watched the supersonics and his rookie year. See GS fans get it confused. Most of us OKC fans do hate Durant but it's not really because we hate him, it's because we miss him and are heartbroken by what he did. I watched everything he did. I was 8 years old when I bought his jersey and played basketball everyday and he was always my favorite player. No matter what he did I loved him. When he lost in 2012 nobody gave him any stick. Every year we supported him no matter what. Now as an 18 year old, 10 years later to see how he acts and how different he has become, it makes me so sad man. I wish GS fans would understand he was the city, the team, and the role model for so many young kids like I was and not feel the need to talk so much shit to us as if they supported him their whole life. They will never understand. They blame Russ and all that bs etc. as a die hard OKC fan I know Durant loved Russ. Our GM is why Durant left. He never received praise from him and our GM, Sam P, never did what it took to win. He didn't care to keep harden and pay a little extra. As Durant I don't blame him but I wish he kept that humble attitude that I loved for 10+ years. GS fans need to let us vent. I wish they could understand what we feel as fans seeing him leave. We're all just saddened by the move.
Ziel hey man as a gsw fan i got confused and happy at the same time then slowly by slowly i was starting to think about the okc fans's feeling whats it like to have superstar a top 3 player and arguably the best player in okc history leaving to a team that beat them i feel so sorry for you guys i now understand the feeling you and many other okc fans felt after kd leaving but anyways wish you and your teams best at the future who knows there might be a better player than kd in the future that will be in okc but nonetheless goodluck to you and your teams future
If you are struggling with life rn know that my mother was a single mother and had to raise 5 kids including me and know that god is always with you but most importantly know that your mother is the strongest women alive and she loves you very much
This speech had me in tears 😭 I'm probably gonna cry in my MVP speech someday because I'm living the dream and have friends who have faith in me when I didn't. I'll put my friends and family first, then me second. They all do what's best for me and give me confidence when I'm lacking. No matter what, everyday, they're here for me, and I really gotta thank them for that because without them I wouldn't be the person I am today. Thank you whoever reads this.
I don't even play basketball but I have so much respect for that man, I can tell he's a genuinely good human being and what a great way to thank his mother.
went from one of the most loved players in the league to one of its most hated. although i don’t like his decisions regarding teams, I still respect the man because of his love and respect for his mom. anybody that treats and acknowledges their momma like that (as they should) is doing something right in my book.
ya boi soos You can't blame a guy for wanting to win a ring. Especially a player of his caliber. He knows with his age and timing this is his moment and time he can't waste it
He's in his prime, that's the exact reason he should have stayed with OKC! To leave at your best without delivering a ring to that city, to that franchise, to that team!
Whether you hate KD or not, you gotta admit this is one of the best MVP speeches in any sport
Yes
facts Anybody disagree got hate running thru they veins
is it me or Westbrook doesn't look happy at 0:02????
Salinjer yea
That is true
“Im usually good at talking but im nervous today”
*proceeds to give the best mvp speech in nba history*
right ! 😭😭😭😭😔😔💖
I Like Giannis First One More i cried, but you could just feel that KD was also just truth to his feeling and thats what makes it Special.
Look at James Hardens for Example
*sports history
No shit. I cry every time
Jesus loves you so much and he is our only hope ❤🕊️
Wish I can make my mother proud one day
That s fact we gotta keep grinding
Same
Big Virgil always 😭
Me too, I just want to give back for all the years of sweat she’s given to me 🥺
@Unknown User 😭
Heard Greek freaks speech and I had to come back too this ):
xman same
Same
Fr
xman bro I did the same thing 😂😂
How did you know😂😂
“we wasn’t supposed to be here”
“You made us believe”
“you sacrificed for us”
“you the real mvp”
Danm Thats what A Devoted Parent who Puts their Children First in all aspects of their life Deserve Speech Like KD Gave
Jesus loves you so much and he is our only hope ❤🕊️
Durant after Finals this year: “JR ...... *sniff* ........ you the real MVP”
LMFAOOO
lmao
That's amazing bruh😂😂
😂
🤣🤣
I have to watch this every month to remember how great I am
😂
your mama fed you and she slept hungry? i dont believe you. then why were you so skinny when you entered nba and yo mama was so fat at the time? yea man... it was you slept hungry and yo mama ate that last hotdog
You dont need to.
Youre great period.
@@MrYgfamily21 💀💀💀
😂
who's here after Giannis speech? #2019
Kobe Boateng 😂me
Kobe Boateng no cap
Me
meeeeèee
fax
Praise God for a loving hard working single mother !
the best speech ever so real
Damn straight, mad respect to her and all other mothers out there like her. 💓 💗 💖
Don’t praise god praise the hard working single mother..... smh
Neil Erickson you have to praise God over everything. Why do u think everyone does. Every speech even Giannis’ speech began with God.
Alberto Marquina god doesn’t exit good try tho
Everyone hatin on KD but me, I have nothing but respect for this man
I don't hate KD
Jorge lorent no one hates him. But only a few really have respect for him.
Jorge lorent no one hates him a lot of people just lost respect for him
arvind girn. Thanks
In basketball people hate him but off the court he a real one
8 years later, & this still brings tears to my eyes every time man. we wouldn’t be who we are without our parents. cherish every moment you have with them.
100
Facts 💯
KD was and is the Soul reason of OKC Sucessfull Playoffs Russ Never Left the First Round in the Playoffs Since 2016 without Kd Now Russ is Bouncing from Team to Team a Journey Man Russ Never Appriacted KDs Carrying Them Thru Out His Career.
Jesus loves you so much and he is our only hope ❤🕊️
It's 2017 and this speech still gets to me... anyone else?
OneTrueHumor yeah.
OneTrueHumor except half of its worthless now that he left okc
Yea
Yup I cry every single time
😓😓😓
Best nba speech ever, no matter what your thoughts are on him
I mean it would’ve been if he would’ve stayed but half of the speech is worthless now lol
@@dj0rtega Let us judge it by how it was at that time. An all time great
agree
Pretty much
@@dj0rtega Shit happens. He chose to leave a broken system, and became a vital part of a legendary dynasty. I love russ, but I don't think he's the guy you wanna partner up with to contend for a chip.
Came here after game five Achilles injury I’m in tears we are gonna miss you more than anyone relized
Matt Spencer out for the next season 😢
Matt Spencer if he stayed with okc it would’ve never happened
Raw Swisher you dumb as shit they already made the finals with westbrook
Seko 192 especially with pg13 they would’ve gone somewhere and in my opinion they would’ve destroyed the warriors
Raw Swisher dumbass they already played in the finals with Westbrook. Tryna be so funny and made ya self look dumb asf
I teared up when he told his mother she's the real MVP. I loved his speech.
same
yes man mothers like her deserve all the love and appreciation in the world
Same. Every time I watch this speech. It hits me
"I can speak all night About Russel" sounds wierd in 2017
Ya Boy
This whole speech was a lie...
Ya Boy well that was 2014, your point ?
Ibnziyad Tariq his point is what he fuckin said.. it sounds different hearing this now that they no longer have a relationship..
they never had a relation ship, westbrook is fake and vicious like a woman
yeah ok. cause you have alll the anwsers... no hes not hes a great guy and you dont know his story. he may be selfish when he plays but so are all of the best players ever.
Proud single mom, I'm raised by a single mom and we're doing good. People say single moms aren't good parents and stuff and it's not true. They sacrifice so much u wouldn't believe it.
Yeah
tf are you talking about
Dina Thompson if your the only child then u get what u want
Dina Thompson nobody cares
Man some people are dicks, fuck them.
this is the reason I respect KD as a men of the boys as gentle men. "Mom Ur The Real MVP". s/o to u man.👏
Thistle Town Gang 700 He should say all that to his mom once again during the Warriors trophy presentation if he wins Finals mvp.
What?
@@spencertegtmeyer6525 you couldn’t find anything better to say? This comment was 7yrs ago probably before you hit puberty.
@@yusufali2402 idc, see you in another 7
@@spencertegtmeyer6525 then go out there and go stupid mode 😂😂😂
All memes aside, this had to be one of the most heartfelt speeches I’ve ever heard
Jesus loves you so much and he is our only hope ❤🕊️
giannis speech drew comparisons to this, both great speeches from players of humble beginnings
I just hope Giannis doesn't becomes like KD. I used to look to KD a lot dude but now i find so much inspiration and motivation in Giannis.
Dreadie C Facts
Do not compare this speech to giannis, one speech is great and the other isn't
Trystan Gangadin woah
@@TMagician both are great you fuckin moron
2019 & it still hits hard
Spank Sinatra 2019 and it hits me hard when he betrayed Westbrook his so called brother and said he would always have his back
MoneyMakinMitch stfu you salty ass pussy , stop crying over another man’s decision
2021 and it still hits 😕
@@gavinlive6565 2022 and well.. it still hits 😕
@@Renan-YT its gonna hit hard forever
I want to be this type of mother to my son!
Lemons19902010 A single mother?
LMFAO
No one cares
You will be! There's nothing greater and more powerful than the love of a mother
CE Joshua why u not giving credits to fathers
Im mad Kevin left but always gone have love for him. humble guy just tryna get his
And we never know what else he said
@@Aesthetically_Queen loll
@@Aesthetically_Queen 😂😂
Part about mom starts at 7:03
buddy you the real mvp
+Vivian Leong
You all are making laugh
@@vivianleong5483 xDDDDDDD
Thanks
You the real mvp
Recently lost my mother to COVID. This speech is bittersweet and tough. Pure love said on that stage that day. May all moms be cherished and honoured.
Hope you doing well bro, sorry for your loss and prayers to you ❤️
@@okodo7103 , thank you for your kind words. Hanging in there.
@@ctdima anytime my g ❤️❤️
@@ctdima hey bro, you feeling well? A year later i hope that you’re good. If you need someone to talk to i’m here.
Take care bro and sorry for your loss.
Who’s here right after Greek Freak won MVP?! 💪🏼
Saiyan1egacy yurr
Me
won it undeservedly
@@jonasvonbargen7041
LeBron Fans: why does lebron get so much hate he gave back to the community and he’s so nice
Also LeBron Fans:
This is one of two times kd made me cry
Zixiy Hhh what’s the second time?
BK when he left okc I assume
@@unitedleagueofgamers3633 no when he destroyed the cavs
couldn't stop crying each time i watch this. I wish so i hard i could say the same to my beloved Mom which died from Cancer 6 years ago. RIP MOM :(
I’m so sorry for your loss
Keep your chin up I know she’s proud!
sorry for your loss
Always stay strong brother
Love ya bud you’re not alone she’ll always be watching over you and I can bet she’s proud
0:05 LMFAOO russ lookin at the trophy like "Imma get that soon" 😂
1 year later lmao
LeGOAT James no he’s not
And he actually got it
Supreme Beast I mean never again
Now he has it sooo
you the real mvp
respect kd!!
Respect?! Where's his loyalty to his teammates?! Beautiful speech but Damnnn.
ROUBA79 his loyalty to his teammates has been paid more than enough during his contract in okc
ROUBA79 he served the thunder for a long time. he doesn't own crap to them
Joabe Guedes yea
Russell Westbrook is the real MVP
Truly heartfelt, he didn’t have it written out. Straight from the heart
I don't know about you but this is the most thought provoking and most inspirational MVP speech ever.
Still come back to this day.. Its abt to be 2023
Everybody gangsta until mom's part of speech comes
Such a beautiful speech but It makes me feel sadder about what happenned to this Guys.
what happened?
ROUBA79 Damn u rlly late what happened is Durant never told westbrook that he was leaving okc for the warriors and durant said they weren't friend's
Faze Trollz7 where the hell did u hear that???
@@lightningmcqueenblewa2lapl637 he never said that there still friends
@@julielove2116 they arent friend didnt you watch the game where russ beat the warriors and kd
One of the best speeches in history not just sports but in history especially with Mother’s Day coming! I appreciate all the mother’s that love they’re children so much! May the LORD continue to bless you!
Lol it hits different when u realise she was a teen mum struggling for a while decade .
Giannis was good too
Their
Who's comparing Giannis' speech to KDs right now
Both great speeches in their own right
“We’re not supposed to be here” bought a tear to my eye
KD must not have known that he'd created one of the most iconic lines in the history of humanity.
Who else came here after Giannis’ speech
Rewatching this just to feel something
I remember watching and admiring KD in 2012-2013, man I wanted to get his shirt but had no money. Then I had a terrible accident at work, spent a half year in hospital and my friend bought me his shirt when I came back home, early 2014. Couple months later KD becomes MVP, gives this speech. Man! I was happy for him, thankful and really felt his words. One of the rare players I have a special connection with, despite never seeing him or talking with him.
It’s a shame that this speech got memed to death; it is an incredibly touching and beautiful speech.
I felt that way originally but memes are best when they’re from media content we recognize. The reason so many come from this speech is because it is one of the most famous and moving pieces of oration in human history. We use the memes because they’re relatable. It’s why so many come from Good Will Hunting or The Lord of the Rings. There’s infinite commentary on the human condition to be found in these works, and now, this speech holds a place in immortality with those great works of art. The main difference is that this isn’t fiction. It’s neither a parable nor a metaphor. This is real. And that makes it so much more powerful. So, if it’s of any comfort, friend, those same memes we feel might be disrespectful initially bring people by the millions to this moving tribute to friendship, hard work, love, sacrifice, and-most importantly-the love of a mother. And I’ve seen many comments from folks who now understand the gravity of this man’s words.
Professional sports can inspire cynicism & joy in nearly equal doses. The unity of fans, cities, countries, is often rivaled by violence and hatred. The intricate choreography and physical skill is paralleled by brutality, injury, cheating, even death. The purity of competition is perpetually tainted by corruption, bribery and politics. These leagues and organizations have exploited young athletes for their labor, turning performance art into painful toil and festivals of sport into hunger games. And this young man-who escaped destitute poverty, in a nation of corporate oligarchy, to become a billionaire at a younger age than the power hungry men who sign his paychecks, by playing basketball-that young man has become an inspiration to millions and lifted thousands of people in hundreds of communities out of the same desperate situations he faced as a child.
So as he stands, draped in Kia and NBA logos, seemingly honored by his lessers, with an award won by his idols, this modern day god (both financially and athletically) reminds us that he is not a god. He is but the product of people who loved him and supported him; the son of a woman who gave him the opportunity to be happy against. all. odds. That’s quite an ounce of beauty to squeeze out of that orange ball. Thank you, KD.
@@earsbeats Real
@@earsbeats well said buddy
So gay
Had to come back and look at this Gem
Everytime you feel like hating on Durant, just re-watch this speech.
9:28 when you’re standing at the front of the classroom to present your project and you’re waiting for the class to be quiet
Underrated comment
“You the real MVP”
Gets me every time
Love him or hate him. This is brilliant
"u the real MVP" that shit got me crying
As a man who was raised by a single mom...I always lose it when KD tell his that she’s truly the real MVP.
And god, it’s so true. You gotta love a success story like this.
“We wasn’t supposed to be here”
But ya’ll made it. Kudos to the future GOAT and the woman that raised him.
So emotional I give all respect to kd
It’s almost 2022 now and this still makes me emotional one of the best speeches of all time no doubt
being raised by a single mom with two siblings, this resonated with me so much. 😢💖
The greatest speech I've come across. He didn't talk about himself, but instead the people around him. Absolute class act.
As a die hard OKC fan...what happened to this humble man...😭 He was my idol since 2007 when I watched the supersonics and his rookie year. See GS fans get it confused. Most of us OKC fans do hate Durant but it's not really because we hate him, it's because we miss him and are heartbroken by what he did. I watched everything he did. I was 8 years old when I bought his jersey and played basketball everyday and he was always my favorite player. No matter what he did I loved him. When he lost in 2012 nobody gave him any stick. Every year we supported him no matter what. Now as an 18 year old, 10 years later to see how he acts and how different he has become, it makes me so sad man. I wish GS fans would understand he was the city, the team, and the role model for so many young kids like I was and not feel the need to talk so much shit to us as if they supported him their whole life. They will never understand. They blame Russ and all that bs etc. as a die hard OKC fan I know Durant loved Russ. Our GM is why Durant left. He never received praise from him and our GM, Sam P, never did what it took to win. He didn't care to keep harden and pay a little extra. As Durant I don't blame him but I wish he kept that humble attitude that I loved for 10+ years. GS fans need to let us vent. I wish they could understand what we feel as fans seeing him leave. We're all just saddened by the move.
Ziel hey man as a gsw fan i got confused and happy at the same time then slowly by slowly i was starting to think about the okc fans's feeling whats it like to have superstar a top 3 player and arguably the best player in okc history leaving to a team that beat them i feel so sorry for you guys i now understand the feeling you and many other okc fans felt after kd leaving but anyways wish you and your teams best at the future who knows there might be a better player than kd in the future that will be in okc but nonetheless goodluck to you and your teams future
Tf is this ^^😂
Wtf is OKC nigga it’s Seattle SuperSonics fuck OKC bum ass oklahoma
Pheenin u are dum go suck a sock
Well said Ziel. You have a kind heart.
it’s been about 10 years since this speech and it fills me with hope and tears
Watching this in 2021 and it still get me tearing up when he says “ your the real MVP”.
It’s July 2020 and I still am coming back to watch this
Who is watching just right after the NBA finals in 2017
tearjerker nearly a decade later
Brother been thru a lot. When you stop and look back, it’s tough not to get emotional when you talk about it
If you are struggling with life rn know that my mother was a single mother and had to raise 5 kids including me and know that god is always with you but most importantly know that your mother is the strongest women alive and she loves you very much
2022 still one of the greatest & most motivational MVP speeches ever
This is the 200th time I watch this, everytime I question myself I see this. thanks KD
Man I thought the Will Smith "Why doesn't he want me?" scene is a tear jerker. "You're the real MVP" is a tough one.
This speech had me in tears 😭 I'm probably gonna cry in my MVP speech someday because I'm living the dream and have friends who have faith in me when I didn't. I'll put my friends and family first, then me second. They all do what's best for me and give me confidence when I'm lacking. No matter what, everyday, they're here for me, and I really gotta thank them for that because without them I wouldn't be the person I am today. Thank you whoever reads this.
Respect 🤟🏻
Are you Giannis?
@@OmySneakers787 Ben Simmons
You still ain't done shit yet have you?
Enough to make a grown man cry bein from okc hated him when he left us but coming back to this always show the respect and love for kd
most heartfelt speech ever, i felt the emotion and realism in that
I don't even play basketball but I have so much respect for that man, I can tell he's a genuinely good human being and what a great way to thank his mother.
Anyone back here after the rockets beat warriors in game 3?
Bucket Getter yeah
They winning tonight don’t worry
Nick M lmao wrong
Y tho
Bucket Getter here
It’s been long I cried 😢…so I came here to watch my tears 😭 flowing like a river and I feel soft now 😢
Best mvp speech ever
This still brings me to tears 6 yrs later
Ik bro
Make me tear up every time.
went from one of the most loved players in the league to one of its most hated. although i don’t like his decisions regarding teams, I still respect the man because of his love and respect for his mom. anybody that treats and acknowledges their momma like that (as they should) is doing something right in my book.
It’s his decision to what team he wants to play on at the end of the day.
this was truly touching i love how kevin gave all the praise to his mom and showed her his appreciation for her
I truly beautiful speech man
That "you the real mvp" at the end hit real hard
if you dont cry watching this you have no soul
It’s 2021 and I’m still cutting onions when I watch this
This is really inspirational
I remember tearing up in this speech. So much respect for him. Humble and hardworking
6 years later I still get tears 😂😭
Hopefully later this summer KD has just as emotional a speech after he wins Comeback Player of the Year AND MVP for Brooklyn.
This speech made me sooo emotional😭😭
One of the most goated speeches in sports !
f*** yall saying he's a traitor, this is inspiring
Chub Fondue But he is tho
ya boi soos You can't blame a guy for wanting to win a ring. Especially a player of his caliber. He knows with his age and timing this is his moment and time he can't waste it
Chub Fondue *trader
He's in his prime, that's the exact reason he should have stayed with OKC! To leave at your best without delivering a ring to that city, to that franchise, to that team!
if he stayed with OKC he would've never gotten a ring
as soon as he says "lastly, my mom" and breaks down thats where it really hits man..
WE WASNT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE !!!!
KD your speech made me cry
kd's speeches rlly hit different tho fr, I shed a tear while watching
He snapped when he said “ you the real MVP” gets to me every time 🤧
Who's here after Chadwick 42 bosemens death I'm still crying
"you're the real mvp" hits hard every single time
Watching for the first time in 2023.. the stream of tears I have 😭🖤
KD, Steph & Giannis had the best MVP speeches 💯
That was deep and meaningful. Straight from the heart. One of the greatest players. A true legend.
2022 and this is still one of the greatest MVP speeches ever
2022 here watched it a million times and still bawling, needed thsi cry today.
The part when he spoke about Russ, runs deep!