The NBA Drafts Isaiah Austin
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2014
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recognized Isaiah Austin by calling his name on behalf of the league after his dreams were cut short by his diagnosis with Marfan syndrome. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights
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Adam Silver, YOU THE REAL MVP!
Lol
Lmao
Eh, he is much too short and white to be the MVP...
Ryan McDermott.
Ryan McDermott you forgot Steve Nash, who won it back to back
Can you imagine that? a few days before your life long dream is about to come true, you aren't able to play anymore. I'd be gutted man.
He is putting on a brave face. If that was me I wouldn't come out of my room for weeks,props to him.
len bias
Antonio Rico Len Bias died after he was drafted.
Agreed he is way stronger than I probably woulda been.
Antonio Rico How can you even compare a guy who suffers from a rare disorder to a junkie who OD cocaine
whoever disliked this has no human heart or emotions. God bless this man, and giving glory to God despite what happened. Nearly had me tearing. classy move by adam silver as well
Just trolls.
WELL SAID YOUNG BROTHA.
Fuck stupid ass trolls
They're a bunch of dicks
Maybe they thumb slip
Cried man this is a class act from
The nba
i was at a draft party at the q when this happened and everyone stood up and clapped for him i cried to
Y'oll are some Softies
really bro i think 17 +1s on my comment disagree with you Ipod Lithium
Ipod Lithium Lithium i bet if you were the one who could never chase his dreams because of a disorder you would want people to feel sorry for you. but they wouldnt cause your a douche
Daniel Yankun silver is inifinitely better than stern ever was after this classy tribute to austin
He just got cleared to play again!!! God is good. Wish him the best and will definitely keep up with him
VicG God is good indeed
Michael davtyan God is great my friend. God bless
VicG does this mean he is now a free agent and anyone can sign him?
VicG God bless you too
Arthur Eskidjian nope if he wants to be in the nba still. he would probably have to play in Europe for a couple of years or the d league
Props to Adam Silver.
NBa already 100x better then with David Stern.
Agreed
Can't diss if it's true
just because he banned Sterling and gave a contract to someone who deserved it but cant play, means he's better than Stern who has done too much to even comprehend for 30 years??
and the shit Silver did probably werent even his actual ideas, he just says them and does them. you cant just disregard 30 years of work because of one little act from someone else.
clutchmamba do u know that the nba was rigged so many times because of stern
kobe bryant you right kings vs lakers playoffs prime example
Hope he can play in the NBA one day...just heard he was cleared to play basketball again.
Yeah....
Well that didn’t happen
@@cooperjschumacher2406 yeah cuz there's many NBA players with his condition that played in the NBA and died even tho they already recovered from the condition
Yes that is right I just checked if he still could play competitive basketball
It could literally kill him
Who else gets chills when you hear his name get called
Almost cry every time
✋😢
PSG Wrigglee I laugh jk
me right now :(
I've watched over and over again,and every time Silver says "with the next pick in the 2014 NBA Draft,the NBA selects, Isaiah Austin" the chills omg the chills...
Legit cried buckets when they announced his name. No one should ever take what they have for granted. What a brave man.
Caleb Smith hes back
Koolaid33 inspiring shit. so happy for this young man
Extremely touching. He's a brave young man, and I'm confident he'll succeed at whatever it is he'll dedicate his life to.
Baylor offered him a coaching job in the future.
Baylor offered him a coaching job for the future.
i agree with you.
I'm sure with this story and write books and whatever he's doing NBA will help him to do whatever he's doing and support it which get good promotion but still man imagine just getting can't play Basketball at high level or whatever anymore.
DaveTheUseless HES BAAACCCKKK
i literally got goosebumps watching this.
gay
big d abe, look at yourself and your gayass name
im gay cuz i gotta big D?? OH..KAAAAAY
Big d Abe Bruh, having that small d is what life is all about.
thats what life is all about for you??? if you say so bruh lol
This makes me very sad, but I'm glad he's got such a great attitude, god bless the young man..
I don't care if he averages 2 ppg... I'm just glad he has the option to play again.
Same. :)
He can but he wont.Too much of a risk for the league
KevinDurant I know, he could have been cleared by any doctor and league doctors are much more... strict.. The Chris Bosh situation showed that. No team is going to risk him dying by just running up the court.
id honestly rather a team grab him for 10 days, put him in the d league with a minutes restriction, and see if he can still play. at least that way if hes unable to he can at leastt say he tried.
He’s actually a beast haha
love adam silver for doing this. chalk that up as a W for the league
Went right back to this vid when I heard the news. Good for him.
"When god closes one door, he opens up another for you"
This guy is a BOSS!
Who dislikes this? What's wrong with the internet??
Hateful people. Same answer.
Trolls
Don't worry about that. It's a 5,000+ to 17 difference between likes and dislikes.
Yes seriously who dislikes this
they just hating cause he is better than all of them who disliked
This poor kid worked his whole life to get to this and someone horrible happens. It seems that the worst things happens to the best people
gracie111ful just cleared to play yesterday! It's a miracle really
2zmr3 Wow thank you so much for telling me this! My day is made!
His dad is my coach
respect to the NBA and to Isaiah Austin
I remember watching that night. I'm SO HAPPY FOR HIM. MAN, I'M SO HAPPY FOR HIM. I don't care what team he plays for, I will be rooting for him all the way.
He wont be playing in the NBA though sadly
Joseph sayers-panda Its to much health risks.
He's playing now for the Philippines team. now he's known there and all filipinos loves him very much!
Classy move by the NBA.
Not gonna lie I got emotional watching this. NBA draft made me way to emotional tonight with this and talking about Princess Lacey.
Feel really bad for him he could at least be coaching this kid is really sweet and I pray that he has a bright future ahead of him
+Psycho Dad The NBA offered him a job with the condition that he finishes all 4 years of college
In 3 months Adam Silver has done more than Stern
not really...
Then you don't know what Stern did in his 30 years as commissioner.
Stern globalised not only the nba but the sport
Stern did some filthy shit while he was commissioner, but it's because of him that the NBA is as popular as it is today. When he took over as commissioner the league was dying, now the NBA is one of the most popular associations in the world. On a business level, you have to give him some respect.
dwildhockey24b what filthy shit
goddamn i was nearly tearing when i watched this i hope he does well in life
Getting a coaching job
Prayers out to Isaiah and family, stay positive bro, you will get through this.
No one should dislike this.
This is why I love the NBA... Hold up someone's cutting onions in my house...
God is great, welcome back bro
I used to like him a lot when he was in high school and his hoop mixtapes and city league hoops videos were coming out. Then he went to Baylor and they don't show those games where I live, and I don't have those expensive channels that would. And Andre Drummond went to uconn so he became my favorite center from that class. But before, I liked him as a player, now I love him as person. He's definitely someone to look up to. "When one door closes, God opens up another." Amen
HE CAN PLAY NOW!!!!
I feel so bad for him man. I hope he gets through it. I'm a fan for sure. 👍 Never Give Up.
Sadly theres no getting through it :/
Man this story is heart breaking, Its so hard to see a man who dedicated his whole life to basketball and literally days before his dreams were going to come true they were shattered.
"When god closes one door, he opens another." Welcome back Isaiah, god is great
respect. he still keeps a positive mindset and still smiles
One of the greatest moments in NBA history. He may not compete again but he can still get involved with the game. video coordinator, assistant coach, anything really. I admire the kid's spirit for pulling himself together after hearing that he can't play anymore.
HE'S BAAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCKKKKKKK!!
This was EVERYTHING just goes to show the NBA isn't all about the money. That was so touching and made me cry my eyes out. Isaiah Austin is such a great person and so is everyone involved in recognizing him, especially Adam Silver. I'm STILL getting emotional over it, I LOVE THE NBA
HE'S CLEARED TO PLAY!!!!!!!!!!!
I got choked up when I saw this. Much respect to Isaiah Austin and Adam Silver. "Its not the end. Its the beginning. I'm going to dream again. Keep a positive mind." Isaiah Austin. Already a champion to me.
Really really glad to see this guy is cleared to play in the NBA now. This man had a dream and it ended days before draft and 3 years later god helped Isaiah god bless this young talented man I really hope he gets minutes and lives his dream
Hes never going to play in the NBA.Overseas potentially.To many risks the NBA and Owners will not allow happen.
213 people will never be drafted by the NBA.
God is great in many ways, welcome back man!
How do people dislike this video? This man would've done amazing work in the NBA. Sad to have seen him not be able to play but glad to see he's at least drafted showing he deserved to be drafted into the NBA. Adam Silver is making good moves as the commissioner of the NBA so far.
Am i the only one here after the nba drafted Terrence Clarke
1:28 Adam silver head be wobblin HAHAHA
Oh god I'm dead💀💀💀💀
kanefanforlife stop😂😂😂
The best moment of last night's draft. My heart breaks for him. To work at something your entire life, & to have it taken away so sudden is heartbreaking. God bless you Isaiah. This door might be closed, but so many more are opening up for you.
This heartbreaking yet so touching. I was really about to give up on this world but watching this, I still have hope in humanity. People still have hearts, souls, compassion and sympathy. This really made my day and possibly changed my life
To anyone who doesn't know, Isaiah lost an eye when he got hit in the eye by a baseball when he was younger. He had the option of continually getting surgery to help save his vision, but decided to just lose the eye because rehab from the surgeries required him to lie down all day for weeks on end and that affected his dream of becoming a basketball player. It's really sad how after becoming a top prospect with one eye, he finds out he has Marfan syndrome. Luckily he has a fantastic attitude I wish I had, he'll be a good coach.
True said..
They gotta do this for Terrence Clarke. RIP to him man, gone way too soon
They are right now!!
He seems like such a great humble guy. Stay strong my man you will accomplish big things.
This is truly touching. Isaiah will remember this moment forever.
This Shows The Nba's Class
true dat! props to Adam silver
Really glad to see that he's still confident and it's not letting him down nothing but respect for him Adam silver n the nba
Golden moment. Truly unforgettable. He is playing again in the The Basketball Tournament now. Pure heart.
Such a good kid. I wish him all the best.
The NBA needs to do this with Terrence Clarke
Watching this made me share some tears!!!! God bless him!!! I'm so inspired from this video!!!!
Man I don't know if I could be that positive in getting that close to my dream and then being told i couldn't do it I'd be pissed, what an inspiring dude wish him the best hopefully the NBA gives him a job.
whoever disliked this belongs in prison
AMEN!
15 dislikes on this video and your comment got 15 likes! You got em' !
They probs dislike because they wouldn't see isiah play in the nba or they are David stern fans
Timberwolves should get him and move kat to the 4 and if Austin is who we thought he would be? Bruhhh...
AP damn that would be deadly imagine the line up
PG rubio eventually dunn
SG lavine
SF wiggins
PF KAT
C I Austin
AP damn that would be deadly imagine the line up
PG rubio eventually dunn
SG lavine
SF wiggins
PF KAT
C I Austin
Can he shoot though?
jonmangaming yes and he has handles
What now
I love Adam Silver. He's already made the NBA better. I love how he was able to make such a great man fulfill his dream as the whole league drafted him. Prayers to Isaiah Austin and his family. I teared up a little. This is absolutely amazing!
Adam Silver is on a roll, man! I'm loving him as commissioner! What a class act.
And to the idiots who disliked this video, DAFUQ IS WRONG WITCHU?
:') So many gosh damn onions in my room. Respect for Adam Silver. And I will pray for Isaiah
good on u NBA and adam silver . PROUD TO WATCH THIS ASSOCIATION .
teared up watching this live, class act from Mr. Silver and the NBA
He was well spoken and positive. He will touch many hearts.
This is emotional to watch
Try not to cry, cry a lot
What a great and mature young man! Amazing to see the optimism in his eyes!
this touched me it brought chills hope everything goes well for him
I'm really starting to like Adam Silver
Adam silver you da real MVP
adam silvers you have to be one of the nicest people on this planet the nba has took a turn for the good since you came and isaiah i wish you the best for your future 😄
who the hell would dislike this video, like come on its a very nice thing and much respect to Adam Silver and the NBA for doing this
He gon be a bust
Jk. Wish him the best if luck of whatever he wants to do next. Hopefully a coach or commentator next.
HAHAHA you're so funny dude!
This made me tear up😭
Watched this so many times. So much respect to Isaiah and he deserved this and much more. Makes me feel so good about the NBA and society in general for this. So much respect to both Isaiah Austin and Adam Silver!
props to adam silver and the new nba. may god bless you Isaiah Austin on your personal journey and I wish the best for you.
Absolutely tragic. I hope the very best for this young man.
He signed with Red Star Belgrade, a top European basketball team, but he will first play for FMP Belgrade (Red Star's "Development" team)
Love this young man! Keep striving for your dreams🙌
Really classy thing to do. So far Adam Silver has done a great job as the new commissioner.
Adam Silver with the nigga handshake
What a great story that he can now play!!
It's moment like this that makes me love the NBA. Wish him the best in whatever he has to persue in life.
Still gives me chills a year later on the day of the 2015 nba draft, great move by Adam silver
Im happy they did this 😊
hope they can do something similar to this for terrance clarke🙏
They did.
Damn I feel for him.. I can't imagine how tough it is deal with s situation like this.. Respect to nba for doing that and bless to him and his family.
props to the nba as an organization and adam silver for this touching gesture
ADAM SILVER IS A FUCKING LEGEND!!!!!
Isaiah Austin, YOU THE REAL MVP!
A class act by the NBA and Adam Silver. Isaiah Austin gives me so much motivation from here on out to go out and grind every day to craft of basketball
I started tearing up when i was watching this live.
Class act that Mr. Silver is and the NBA.
HE'S BACK FAM
Marfan Disorder is a genetic disorder that disrupts connective tissue, meaning he cannot play cause when he gets older he might develop serious symptoms from weak legs, heart problems, to even having hard problems breathing from a collapsed lung. Him playing in the NBA for the next 20 years will increase and worsen his symptoms and this is why he had problems with his eye and how he is very tall.
I can tell you personally how it feels to have Marfan syndrome.
He had problems with his eye because he got hit with a baseball.
Scottie Pimpin You're not too bright.
colesrk So, I'm guessing you haven't seen his interview with ESPN along with his mother, saying the ultimate cause for his eye being removed was because he was hit with a baseball in 7th grade.
Cameron Merkerson I didn't say Austin didn't have a problem. I said Scottie is not too bright. So, what's your point? I'm thinking your not too bright either.
Further, the point OP was making is that the injury may have been caused by a sport injury, it's the genetic disability that was the true reason it was so severe. Get it now, moron?
Aww man this is awesome, I'm gonna be honest, I cried for a few seconds. Class act from Silver and the NBA, congrats Isaiah
Best Moment of whole show! had me in tears!! HE deserves the recognition!
Adam Silver a real nigga
Welcome to Red Star Belgrade! Wish you all the best, God is good! #kkcz