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  • @sirjules9714
    @sirjules9714 Před rokem +2393

    As a Heat fan, I'm incredibly proud of the way Giannis handled this. His speech honestly hit home to me. GG. Players like Jimmy Buckets and Giannis make it easy to be a fan of basketball. This was an amazing playoff series.

    • @tpsam
      @tpsam Před rokem +40

      Exactly because the mentality behind that question can easily go around and hit the heat too
      Was it a failure that the 3 against Boston in game 7 was a miss instead of driving to get a lay up or wait to set the offense?
      If Jimmy didn't miss that shot against Boston maybe today he wouldn't be hitting these crazy shots of the last 2 games

    • @VirgIl42014321
      @VirgIl42014321 Před rokem +15

      Very true as a heat fan regardless of us beating the bucks we respect giannis we are only celebrating becuase this was a battle of david and goliath and we prevailed

    • @KingDennyFrost
      @KingDennyFrost Před rokem +12

      Mad respect. He’s a real one

    • @Larrydavid420
      @Larrydavid420 Před rokem +10

      @@tpsam If the heat lost to the hawks in 5 last year it would undoubtedly be considered a failure.

    • @chadingram6390
      @chadingram6390 Před rokem +10

      @@tpsam Yes, If someone has a goal to get a promotion every year then it is a failure if they don't. It's ok to accept defeat and failure, it's getting back up and getting better to succeed next time that counts

  • @edjohn5114
    @edjohn5114 Před rokem +1724

    “I never fail;
    I either win or I learn. “
    -basically Giannis

    • @chumaifezue4896
      @chumaifezue4896 Před rokem +14

      Well said brodie ✊🏿🙏🏿💯

    • @TheMonjok24
      @TheMonjok24 Před rokem +25

      its called coping

    • @chrismundanchery4357
      @chrismundanchery4357 Před rokem +53

      Not really. He learns from failure. There nothing wrong with admitting you failed.

    • @mikmaks7393
      @mikmaks7393 Před rokem +12

      Its called excuses to those who loses.

    • @williamwhigham4786
      @williamwhigham4786 Před rokem +55

      @@mikmaks7393 Giannis did not try to give excuses as to why they lost lol did you even listen to what he said?

  • @SnareMax90
    @SnareMax90 Před rokem +474

    Shaq had me clearing my throat all through his explanation 🤣🤣🤣

  • @andrewbowen7360
    @andrewbowen7360 Před rokem +438

    On a very tough night, in a very emotional state, this man decided to teach instead of blame. Class act. Good life lesson for the reporter.

    • @oldschool9699
      @oldschool9699 Před rokem +2

      Every kid,coach should hear this. This is life nothing is given you have to go get it! Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.

    • @VtRD
      @VtRD Před rokem +1

      Every snarky comment about his words, and I have read some, completely miss the point. You cannot win every contest--how you handle this is a testament to your character.

    • @ayidonno
      @ayidonno Před rokem +1

      I swear if lebron said the same thing after getting swept in the first round everyone will be clowning him

  • @manuelsoares9698
    @manuelsoares9698 Před rokem +309

    You can tell it was emotional, personal and passionate because he broke it down so well and English isn't even his native language, you know that came from a deep place.

    • @retrovinyl5572
      @retrovinyl5572 Před rokem +19

      Personally as a Greek, I recognized a Greek attitude on his answer, this kid faced many problems when he was a child,so he knows what's more valuable than the success. It's the way to the success. Cause success is just a moment of podium, what about earlier or later? That's why he referred the family care as examples, and MJ. Ααα ρε Γιάννη... The more humble the better results. Others can win too, that's life.

    • @hihihihihello
      @hihihihihello Před rokem +6

      ​@@retrovinyl5572 that's right and everything but if Giannis had a real coach he would've won last season and this one

    • @BigPurp9
      @BigPurp9 Před rokem +1

      Failure doesn't exist ... because if I fail today, I'm gonna learn something and be better tomorrow."
      -Kobe

    • @Bolt1105
      @Bolt1105 Před rokem +1

      @@BigPurp9 An applicable quote to summarize Giannis' mentality, as Kobe was a mentor to Giannis. As a competitor, you want to win, but sports are so much more than a shiny golden trophy. To say Giannis does not feel pain is obviously false, he just doesn't let his pain cloud over the memories he made along the way.

  • @dumbdoms
    @dumbdoms Před rokem +1311

    *It's scary how genuine and great Giannis is. He said all of that naturally while holding back his emotions against the reporter. The NBA is so happy to have him as the face of the league.*

    • @Capricorn_jan2648
      @Capricorn_jan2648 Před rokem +6

      Face of the league is luka

    • @emiLydad
      @emiLydad Před rokem +24

      face of the league !? where is that from lol

    • @RATHEHITMAKER
      @RATHEHITMAKER Před rokem +16

      Face of the league??? 🍆🚴‍♂️

    • @thebiladi6128
      @thebiladi6128 Před rokem +23

      @@Capricorn_jan2648lebron.

    • @Dreamagain11
      @Dreamagain11 Před rokem +5

      As soon as they stop letting players play like they are running backs he's nothing more than a 20mpg defensive specialist.

  • @RainaAbin
    @RainaAbin Před rokem +81

    Giannis just summed up life in a few words. He's the real champ man.

    • @joeg4707
      @joeg4707 Před rokem +1

      This is the most soy response ever. Milwaukee failed. Period. Giannis is still a good guy, but his team still failed. 4-1.

    • @RainaAbin
      @RainaAbin Před rokem

      @@joeg4707 so what ?
      You never lose ? You never fail in life ?

    • @ayidonno
      @ayidonno Před rokem

      @@RainaAbin his point is that, he needs to accept the fact that he failed, and there's nothing wrong with that

    • @RainaAbin
      @RainaAbin Před rokem

      @@ayidonno yes there is absolutely nothing wrong in losing to a better team on a given day

    • @ayidonno
      @ayidonno Před rokem

      @@RainaAbin you're trying to tell me that you knew the heat will beat the bucks? Most people had the bucks winning the chip and they were the best regular season team but then they end up getting gentleman swept by an 8th seed in the first round? That's what we call failure

  • @nizzanator
    @nizzanator Před rokem +400

    Mad respect to Giannis for answering this the way he did. Truly a humble player, who showed character and conviction.

    • @ofoghladha2110
      @ofoghladha2110 Před rokem

      tru

    • @johnl6855
      @johnl6855 Před rokem +4

      disagree, of course it's a failure by definition. By saying it's not a failure, then it's also not a success a few years ago winning the championship. He's answering a different question.

    • @belakthrillby
      @belakthrillby Před rokem +4

      ​@John L Giannini has spoken before about never getting too high after a win or too low after a loss. He seems locked in on the process and the grind itself rather than the results. Obviously he wants to win but more important than whether he ends the season with a W or L he seems obsessed with putting in the WORK and that's something I respect

    • @johnl6855
      @johnl6855 Před rokem +1

      @@belakthrillby I think it's a question that touch a nerve so he answered a different question. Of course it's a great answer and the perspective is refreshing. But it's an answer a highly paid bastketball star can easily give. I'm just here to view great basketball games.

    • @shudigg
      @shudigg Před rokem +1

      It was a huge L… Giannis got emotional like a female. It was a simple yes or no question.

  • @jmatthews2923
    @jmatthews2923 Před rokem +497

    How can anyone not like Giannis? This response was so inspiring, controlled, and humble. It has to be difficult to answer these reporters, especially when some are trying to antagonize or invoke an emotional response for clicks, but he maintained himself without even getting disrespectful. That was something else right there. The face of the NBA and a great example of being a great human being.

    • @lucrative6477
      @lucrative6477 Před rokem +11

      Everything he said was great, except for when he said losing isn’t a big deal. It is, it should be. Contrast what he said to jimmy and it is easy to understand why one of them won and the other didn’t. One was ready and willing to accept defeat, one wasn’t.

    • @belakthrillby
      @belakthrillby Před rokem +14

      ​@luc rative Giannis missed 2.75 games of this series. Trying to boil down the results of the series to "Giannis was willing to lose and Jimmy wasn't " is asinine. Giannis has had the same philosophy since before he won the chip in 2021. Why didn't his mentality make the Bucks lose then if it's as simple as him having the wrong mindset?

    • @Schwackem99
      @Schwackem99 Před rokem +1

      Welll...fans shud be frustrated ...it's becoming apparent that he durants it by choking clutch FT and KD fumbles ball quite often in clutch moments....and misses clutch FT...he'd be a greater player if he practices FT 110%MORE THAN HE DOES...AND IF HE DOES, WELLL, THEN HE JUST AS WELL BE THE NEW HACK A GIANNIS RSST OF CAREER

    • @ThisBruh
      @ThisBruh Před rokem +1

      I'm pretty sure he's a great guy, but I don't like seeing him run through my team getting away with 10 charges a game.

    • @joshuakohn4408
      @joshuakohn4408 Před rokem +6

      I still like giannis but hes just death wrong in this aspect, in europe you get demoted if you lose 2 much so this whole there are no losers in sports is ridiculous

  • @jeffpodrug8942
    @jeffpodrug8942 Před rokem +163

    As a 50+ year Bucks fan, I'm so proud of Giannis. As soul crushing as this playoff loss was, for him as a human being, his mates, and the fan base, he didn't lose his composure, he didn't pass blame, he, in his own measured temperament, his path to success, steps to overcome to succeed. It's not all sunshine and rainbows. In these raw, gut wrenching moments, he showed everyone, I hope, what it takes to live they're lives in pursuit of greatness, happiness, whatever goal it is in life that they might want to achieve. I think we forget, over time, or lose sight of these things. He is a true leader, an example to all of us, as humans, of how we view life, success, and loving acknowledgement of our fellow humans. I am humbled by this kid, and I hope we never lose him. I know I'll never lose sight of him and what he brought back to me, as a Buck's fan. I just love him.

    • @amrey3628
      @amrey3628 Před rokem

      Humble pie tastes great doesn't it? It's even better watching someone consume it after the fair amount of trash talking that was being flung around before the series started & even when Antetokounmpo came back.
      To the victor goes the spoils & I'm sooo ecstatic that my Heat did what they did. That in itself was a big victory for me since all the talk about us getting swept a few years back was all anybody talked about.
      😊😊😊😊😊

    • @ReALiTeeChEkk
      @ReALiTeeChEkk Před rokem +1

      You and Giannis can call it "steps to overcome" or "not all sunshine and rainbows" or "gut wrenching moments" or "you can't win them all" or however you want to describe it. It's all just another way to describe failures along the way. So although Giannis does have a great attitude about failure, he is refusing to call it what it actually is. The Bucks are a championship caliber team with the best record in the NBA but got beat by the #8 seed in the 1st round. Their season was most definitely a failure.

    • @reesereese6510
      @reesereese6510 Před rokem +4

      @@ReALiTeeChEkk You my friend NEVER played sports I can tell....LOL...LOL....

    • @jeffpodrug8942
      @jeffpodrug8942 Před rokem +1

      @@reesereese6510 wrong. So apparently you're not as smart as you think you are.

    • @reesereese6510
      @reesereese6510 Před rokem +1

      @@jeffpodrug8942 What about it is wrong??? In yall definition as a failure is that every team is a failure but 1 every year? Look up the word failure and then look up disappointment. There is no way they are failures they are disappointed. Going back years the last speech to the team you will very rarely hear a coach tell the team on that speech that hey you all were failures this year when losing in the playoffs. They would say this was a disappointing lose or something like that. But aint no way in they say yall were failures this year. I dont care what level of ball it is from pee wee to the pros

  • @jinda8897
    @jinda8897 Před rokem +70

    I'm not a Bucks fan but I admire Giannis for his answer. Its full of wisdom. He answered this by also not trying to sound angry. I can only imagine the frustrations he's feeling right now after working hard and landing on top this regular season. You can really tell what kind of person he is. I hope he gets several chance in the future to be a champion again.
    Congrats to the Heat also.

  • @Idontwannaknowu23
    @Idontwannaknowu23 Před rokem +305

    Giannis answered that as eloquently as he possibly could considering that he was probably extremely frustrated after being eliminated

  • @Swoody1866
    @Swoody1866 Před rokem +1826

    Very eloquent answer there from Giannis, He couldn't have said it better.

    • @madj7120
      @madj7120 Před rokem +57

      Refs were riggin this entire game 45 fts to 17 is ridiculous. Giannis had more than the entire Heat team. They were letting Bucks get away with murder. Giannis traveled on so many players and wasn't called for that BS a single god damn time.
      If this isn't proof NBA rigs game IDK what IS! I knew going into this game the refs and the NBA WOULD NOT want the Heat to beat the bucks. They gave Giannis 23 free throws. He's their new "golden boy".
      This man just runs into players and gets every single call his way. I will never be a fan of Giannis. What he does takes 0 skill. Every other superstar > Giannis. PED cheatin choker is what he is.
      If it wasn’t for Giannis taking out Kyrie, he would be known as an all time choker
      without him injuring kyrie he'd be nobody. Without the refs bailing him out every play and never calling his travels and without ALL the free throws he gets he'd literally be useless. Giannis is a league manufactured superstar 100%. Giannis ALONE got 23 free throws tonight. Remember that. 23 FREE THROWS.

    • @jayyyy0284
      @jayyyy0284 Před rokem +108

      #1 seed lost to #8. That’s a failure.

    • @geordiejones5618
      @geordiejones5618 Před rokem +52

      Giannis shooting 10 of 23 from the line lost them this game

    • @XIN3OHd
      @XIN3OHd Před rokem +18

      @@madj7120 want to talk about Jimmy shoving Pat to hit the dagger to force OT and that not being called? Just be happy with your win and don’t give your mostly decent fanbase a bad name

    • @Koolej98
      @Koolej98 Před rokem +7

      @@madj7120 I second that motion your honor

  • @michaelwright1467
    @michaelwright1467 Před rokem +52

    Nothing need be said. Just listen to his response to the question. Not only Sports, but society needs more humans like this man. He picked up millions of fans in his life for this press conference.

    • @xuimod
      @xuimod Před rokem +3

      Can't believe people are so out of touch they put an athlete with a $228 million contract on a pedestal.
      That's like taking life advice from Kim Kardashian.

    • @vegasj305
      @vegasj305 Před rokem +1

      @@xuimod I love it when they want us to wish them a happy birthday!! Like that $228 million isn't enough!!

  • @danielguinan6643
    @danielguinan6643 Před rokem +75

    How can you not love this Kid? Well played Giannis!

    • @ayidonno
      @ayidonno Před rokem

      Would you agree and applaud, if it was lebron saying this?

    • @MrGrace
      @MrGrace Před rokem +5

      Thats a big ass kid 😂

    • @rakwraithraiser7315
      @rakwraithraiser7315 Před rokem

      The united states needs to fix it's child labor laws if he's a kid

  • @gershomtan5879
    @gershomtan5879 Před rokem +148

    The league couldn't ask for a better ambassador and role model for the great game. Respect to Giannis, a real class act.

    • @mikerhem1273
      @mikerhem1273 Před rokem +1

      Lol that's probably why the ratings are still down compared to the years past. We got soft ass Superstars leading the league these days.

    • @irwinvasquez9858
      @irwinvasquez9858 Před rokem

      His answer caused a glitch in the matrix. Giannis is a King.

  • @RandomCitizen014
    @RandomCitizen014 Před rokem +2175

    He’s not just a great player, he’s a good man.

    • @RealParadox85
      @RealParadox85 Před rokem +30

      Based on WHAT?

    • @will_9910
      @will_9910 Před rokem

      @@RealParadox85 Not having any antics nor coon foolery outside the court? Don't forget that a lot of these dudes in this space are either woman beaters, r@pists, animal abusers, in and out with the law, etc. It's good to appreciate the ones that aren't bad, or at least not yet tainted.

    • @TheSinatra
      @TheSinatra Před rokem

      @@RealParadox85 all your comments are literally hating on Giannis GET A LIFE

    • @TheSinatra
      @TheSinatra Před rokem +39

      @@danieliruobe3284 get a life

    • @TruthSpeaker4
      @TruthSpeaker4 Před rokem +29

      @@RealParadox85 lack of basketball skills … i swear yall just watch numbers instead of these players actual games

  • @carrmanrivers969
    @carrmanrivers969 Před rokem +106

    This young man is a true champion. His parents raised him well.

  • @casey45334
    @casey45334 Před rokem +61

    I've definitely been in Shaq's shoes. Like he said, that's the mentality many of the greats take on so that they never stop improving. Jordan always made it person. Kobe had the Mamba Mentality. It can be a powerful driver, but it's an incredibly difficult way to live.
    Thinking of losing as a failure is exhausting. When you take on Giannis's mentality, you not only continue to work to improve, but you also are able to have joy after losing, because you know you've learned from it and that it'll be valuable for you moving forward.

    • @yogeshcyr31
      @yogeshcyr31 Před rokem +1

      Nah, Jordan would have handled it the same with a reporter, definitely Giannis is upset after losing and he's gonna comeback next year but being called a failure for being injured and missing games is ridiculous.
      MJ actually took years off to have a break after his 3 peats, now Shaq could call that a failure too, Kobe was much more dedicated, but even he won't call it a failure, it would be a disappointment, I mean Kobe won 5 rings out of 20 years in NBA, you cannot always win.

    • @MrGrace
      @MrGrace Před rokem +2

      You summed it up perfectly. Its basically two schools of thought: one that says that winning is the only thing that matters, and the other that says that there are lessons to be learned and improvements to be made in every stage, win or lose.

  • @joecaljapan
    @joecaljapan Před rokem +86

    The way he calmed down and decided not to make it personal was very mature. Basically the opposite of Dillon Brooks which is a good side to be on.

    • @balldontsleep4546
      @balldontsleep4546 Před rokem +8

      Lol I felt the whole temperature in my room heat up when giannis got pissed, crazy he had the control to not go off in that moment

    • @GudJonnyCakes
      @GudJonnyCakes Před rokem +3

      He did make it personal

    • @timomomomo969
      @timomomomo969 Před rokem +5

      @@GudJonnyCakes he specifically said he wasn't making it personal. Turn on your audio.

    • @GudJonnyCakes
      @GudJonnyCakes Před rokem

      @@timomomomo969 so bringing up dude family's and job right before he said he doesn't want to make it personal isn't personal

  • @ewu77
    @ewu77 Před rokem +204

    Reminds me of the Jordan commercial. Love Giannis's character
    “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career, I’ve lost almost 300 games, 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over again in my life, that is why I succeed': Michael Jordan

    • @EaGerTYryhMe_-.
      @EaGerTYryhMe_-. Před rokem +17

      Stop it get some help 😂

    • @TNMUSlC
      @TNMUSlC Před rokem

      @@EaGerTYryhMe_-. You stop it and utilize some brain cells.

    • @Gigusx
      @Gigusx Před rokem

      @@EaGerTYryhMe_-. Why would he get some help?

    • @baseball741
      @baseball741 Před rokem +5

      @@Gigusxwooosh

    • @FOWBOWZ
      @FOWBOWZ Před rokem

      @@Gigusx *crying Jordan meme*

  • @Sean72_
    @Sean72_ Před rokem +18

    I love Giannis's answer! Failures are a part of life and it's also the stepping stone to success.

    • @AlfredoEClark
      @AlfredoEClark Před rokem

      So you're saying that he did fail and that the season was indeed a failure.

  • @RFlash-xc4lo
    @RFlash-xc4lo Před rokem +11

    That was actually the best answer I have ever heard from a athlete, when a reporter asks the "Was this year a failure" question.

  • @DaQuavious408
    @DaQuavious408 Před rokem +908

    Giannis is speaking facts! He got doubted in 2020 and won the following year. This is a mix of him missing games and his coach being brutally clueless and ofc a masterclass performance from Butler and the Heat. All props to the Heat, but we should do it without DISCREDITING Giannis’ championship and skill.

    • @baphometfathom5348
      @baphometfathom5348 Před rokem +45

      Facts all the bums are already starting the narratives

    • @madj7120
      @madj7120 Před rokem +29

      Refs were riggin this entire game 45 fts to 17 is ridiculous. Giannis had more than the entire Heat team. They were letting Bucks get away with murder. Giannis traveled on so many players and wasn't called for that BS a single god damn time.
      If this isn't proof NBA rigs game IDK what IS! I knew going into this game the refs and the NBA WOULD NOT want the Heat to beat the bucks. They gave Giannis 23 free throws. He's their new "golden boy".
      This man just runs into players and gets every single call his way. I will never be a fan of Giannis. What he does takes 0 skill. Every other superstar > Giannis. PED cheatin choker is what he is.
      If it wasn’t for Giannis taking out Kyrie, he would be known as an all time choker
      without him injuring kyrie he'd be nobody. Without the refs bailing him out every play and never calling his travels and without ALL the free throws he gets he'd literally be useless. Giannis is a league manufactured superstar 100%. Giannis ALONE got 23 free throws tonight. Remember that. 23 FREE THROWS.

    • @FlockOfYahweh
      @FlockOfYahweh Před rokem +1

      @@madj7120 i agree but he’s got my respect after that interview

    • @RealParadox85
      @RealParadox85 Před rokem +13

      He "won" in 2020 because he played mainly hurt teams, the same way the Suns did. Both teams had the easiest finals run I can remember. Giannis is mentally weak, he did not "break through". Man wouldn't even guard Jimmy Butler, but yall swear Giannis is this defender.

    • @mucanan
      @mucanan Před rokem +31

      @@RealParadox85 a chip is a chip

  • @supakev6308
    @supakev6308 Před rokem +307

    Giannis is really good for sports....now officially a fan

    • @isaiahlowe3788
      @isaiahlowe3788 Před rokem +9

      Been a fan of Giannis since the glizzy gone commercial with Google 😂😂

    • @Estarossa300
      @Estarossa300 Před rokem +2

      Why weren’t you a fan before? Dude has clearly been like this the entire time

    • @edjsjjsjsjeje3751
      @edjsjjsjsjeje3751 Před rokem +1

      He is overrated

    • @iswish_41
      @iswish_41 Před rokem +7

      @@edjsjjsjsjeje3751you are probably 12 years old

    • @supakev6308
      @supakev6308 Před rokem

      @@Estarossa300 I always liked but just wasn’t a Team Giannis guy…but I am now

  • @richmorlang1854
    @richmorlang1854 Před rokem +6

    Sorry Shaq I don't agree, if a person is injured and they lose that's not a failure. It can't be a failure if you never really had a chance in that moment. Also it's never a failure if you learn from it

  • @Butterflies6692
    @Butterflies6692 Před rokem +9

    Truly the most Humble MAN ever!
    Truly amazing he is!! AMEN to all Giannas said to that reporter👍❤️🙏 Bless him for being such an amazing person and Basketball player!! THE BEST EVER!! PROUD OF HIM!!❤️❤️

  • @DaQuavious408
    @DaQuavious408 Před rokem +482

    great message from Giannis

    • @Geeandrezzi
      @Geeandrezzi Před rokem +16

      Nahhh fam, miss me with that “participation trophy” weak answer. MJ himself would absolutely say he failed every year he didn’t win a ring

    • @madj7120
      @madj7120 Před rokem +8

      Refs were riggin this entire game 45 fts to 17 is ridiculous. Giannis had more than the entire Heat team. They were letting Bucks get away with murder. Giannis traveled on so many players and wasn't called for that BS a single god damn time.
      If this isn't proof NBA rigs game IDK what IS! I knew going into this game the refs and the NBA WOULD NOT want the Heat to beat the bucks. They gave Giannis 23 free throws. He's their new "golden boy".
      This man just runs into players and gets every single call his way. I will never be a fan of Giannis. What he does takes 0 skill. Every other superstar > Giannis. PED cheatin choker is what he is.
      If it wasn’t for Giannis taking out Kyrie, he would be known as an all time choker
      without him injuring kyrie he'd be nobody. Without the refs bailing him out every play and never calling his travels and without ALL the free throws he gets he'd literally be useless. Giannis is a league manufactured superstar 100%. Giannis ALONE got 23 free throws tonight. Remember that. 23 FREE THROWS.

    • @ShutDFckOff
      @ShutDFckOff Před rokem

      @@Geeandrezzi First NRA ,then LGBTQ, the bathrooms, pronouns, disability calling.....now definition of FAILURE! This world becoming nuts to the point of being detached to reality.!

    • @jayyyy0284
      @jayyyy0284 Před rokem +7

      #1 seed lost to #8 seed. Yes that’s a failure. Don’t bring up MJ because MJ would consider his non championship seasons a failure.

    • @otisthomas9976
      @otisthomas9976 Před rokem

      Naw naw that ain't the logic for LBJS people

  • @shprite781
    @shprite781 Před rokem +202

    That's really good parenting on Giannis. Dude kept it respectful even when very upset.

    • @evolutionaryknight
      @evolutionaryknight Před rokem +4

      Different culture

    • @DoingNothingKing
      @DoingNothingKing Před rokem +2

      You mean someone who’s hiding from embarrassment with excuses? Someone who won’t admit he failed the team and city? Cuz that’s what he did.
      MJ,Kobe and Shaq would ALL say it’s a failure and would use it as motivation with zero excuses. Not Gianni’s who said “and ya hopefully we’ll do better next year” 🤣 Gianni’s doesn’t have the same fire as true winners

    • @DoingNothingKing
      @DoingNothingKing Před rokem +1

      He actually had ZERO respect. Zero respect for the fans, the CITY he plays for. He let them all down and is doing nothing but hiding from the embarrassment with excuses to not face the reality. All the greats would of admitted, they let the team & city down, and would use that fire to say they’ll bring the trophy back next season and APOLOGIES. Not Gianni’s saying “and hopefully we’ll do better next year” lol zero and I mean zero fire in that dude

    • @XxChuyoxX
      @XxChuyoxX Před rokem +7

      @@DoingNothingKing oh shut up you're saying like he let the city burn down lmao

    • @trayjohnson7065
      @trayjohnson7065 Před rokem +3

      @@DoingNothingKing you have a picture of this man on your wall and you throw darts at it💀sometimes you kiss it too 🤣

  • @UnknownFilipino
    @UnknownFilipino Před rokem +42

    Amazing response by Giannis, mad respect for him. Honestly, I think Bucks lost cuz he missed 3 games. Missing 1 game in a playoff IS SOOOOO CRUCIAL LET ALONE 3!

    • @DoingNothingKing
      @DoingNothingKing Před rokem +1

      Yup and he failed them. You think Kobe, Jordan or Shaq would of sat all three out when they were the #1 fricking team not just their conference but the whole league?? Psssssh not even close. Giannis is the king of making excuses and won’t admit he failed and doesn’t want the embarrassment. True winners would of said they let them team down. And they’ll bring the trophy back next season. Not Giannis saying “and hopefully we’ll do better next year” 🤣 zero fire in the dude

    • @maximmorales7232
      @maximmorales7232 Před rokem +6

      ​@@DoingNothingKing L take

    • @navyfitdestroyerofponds9723
      @navyfitdestroyerofponds9723 Před rokem

      @@varunkrishnaswamy4252 L take

  • @dhanvi.lt1
    @dhanvi.lt1 Před rokem +5

    Giannis man… 👏🏾👏🏾 this is a player that is hungry to succeed! Very humble and genuine

  • @walkwithme
    @walkwithme Před rokem +587

    Giannis gave the best post game interview in the history of sports and kids across the world should watch this. Success takes years and years of failure, learning, attempts and effort before success can be achieved. For Giannis to succinctly explain that to this reporter was genius and we should all consider ourselves lucky to have Giannis as apart of the NBA. A great role model, leader, team captain, and whatever else he is to those who are important to him. Salute Giannis and see you next year.

    • @saidsuka184
      @saidsuka184 Před rokem +9

      Facts that’s one of the realest interviews I ever heard in sports and these idiot talking heads in the national media needed to hear none of them ever competed at this high of a level to be asking dum questions like that you don’t always win you win some you lose some comeback next year and they’ll be better give credit to miami giannis missing those 3 games gave them confidence that they could win and by the time he came back it was too late simple

    • @Iqnacio.
      @Iqnacio. Před rokem +24

      He just sugar coated the fact that they did fail and went personal on a reporter that didn't went personal on him, the dude asked a fair question strictly within a professional context and Giannis brought up his family? Even he realized that he went too far and had to dial it back.
      No one achieves their goals every single time, but if you have a goal and fail to achieve it, that's literally the definition of failing. The thing is, failing is part of success, failures are the best stepping stones for future successes, but for that you have to recognize them as such and work on what made you fail, if you don't recognize them as such, you are never improving on them, the Bucks have been suffering from that for years, we all know the main reason why the failed, we all know the main reason why they have failed every season but one since they became contenders, Mike Budenholzer, but since the Bucks as an organization refuse to look at themselves and see why they didn't win, it just keeps happening, literally the only time they won was despite Bud yet they are the only ones who don't see that, and it's cause this kind of mindset.

    • @gogigaga1677
      @gogigaga1677 Před rokem

      FACTS

    • @shawncain882
      @shawncain882 Před rokem +8

      ​​​@@saidsuka184 , No, he did not. He's deflecting from the fact that they got beat by the 8th seed in embarrassing fashion.
      He's already a champion and that team are already champions. They already know what it takes to be successful, they just couldn't stay on top long because they're not good enough.
      It is a failure when you're the #1 seed, wirh best record in the league, "supposedly" the best player in league on your team and you get knocked out in the 1st round, 4-1, it was championship or bust this season, a team like the Bucks and a player like Giannis had about notify to gain from this season, but a championship
      So don't talk to me about steps to success Giannis, like you're an upcoming team. You're already champions. You guys already have the blueprint.

    • @mr.cantplayaninstrument8402
      @mr.cantplayaninstrument8402 Před rokem +9

      @@Iqnacio. there is a difference between failing to achieving your ultimate goal and regarding the whole season a failure (as the reporter put it)
      it's important to recognize this because they might make the wrong changes for the next time
      what giannis said is still very much true

  • @willieluncheonette5843
    @willieluncheonette5843 Před rokem +310

    What a eloquent, intelligent, respectful, humble man he is! His press conference should be seen in its entirety by everyone.

    • @Senerian
      @Senerian Před rokem +5

      You can tell he is not from the US education system

    • @DoingNothingKing
      @DoingNothingKing Před rokem +2

      You mean someone who’s hiding from embarrassment with excuses? Someone who won’t admit he failed the team and city? Cuz that’s what he did.
      MJ,Kobe and Shaq would ALL say it’s a failure and would use it as motivation with zero excuses. Not Gianni’s who said “and ya hopefully we’ll do better next year” 🤣 Gianni’s doesn’t have the same fire as true winners

    • @willieluncheonette5843
      @willieluncheonette5843 Před rokem

      @@Senerian so true. You can tell the same thing with Tim Duncan's upbringing. All the sports talk shows here in NYC completely misunderstood what he was saying. I almost called in for the first time in my life...lol...These sports talk hosts are a bunch of ten year olds--that's their psychological age.

    • @turtlehead2
      @turtlehead2 Před rokem

      Lebron reacts that same way the reaction is different.

    • @ReALiTeeChEkk
      @ReALiTeeChEkk Před rokem

      @@DoingNothingKing I agree. I see nothing inspiring about a player not admitting failure and treating it as "you win some you lose some".

  • @jaycepero8069
    @jaycepero8069 Před rokem +16

    Credit Giannis for putting things in perspective and adding a whole lot of context.

  • @timhiggins5423
    @timhiggins5423 Před rokem +4

    Being from Wisconsin, I'm a Bucks fan. The early exit stings, but seeing Giannis show what a champion person he is was truly special, and they'll be playing that clip for years to come.

  • @davesondave101
    @davesondave101 Před rokem +209

    Today i learnt, failure doesn't exist, its only a stepping stone to success. Thank you Giannis❤

    • @viktorianas
      @viktorianas Před rokem +16

      It is a failure if you don't learn from it and don't improve.

    • @davesondave101
      @davesondave101 Před rokem +2

      @@viktorianas 100%. It goes without saying
      thanks for pointing that out

    • @AfroReporter
      @AfroReporter Před rokem +2

      You just learned that today?

    • @trillamannwinters6963
      @trillamannwinters6963 Před rokem +1

      @@AfroReporter that’s the point. He’s basically saying that most people don’t learn from their mistakes people will still fall for the trap of life either you learn from the loss or you don’t and if you don’t then it’s a failure

    • @patb1916
      @patb1916 Před rokem

      I train in gym to achieve failure so that I know I have pushed hard enough to grow

  • @CouchCit
    @CouchCit Před rokem +331

    I like what Kenny said because you can't always use the words Failure and Disappointment interchangeably. This season was definitely disappointing at the end, but its hard to call it a failure in light of the injury

    • @actuallymario7676
      @actuallymario7676 Před rokem +2

      Thanks man 🎉🎉🎉

    • @Amor1990
      @Amor1990 Před rokem +5

      Failure synonym non-achievement

    • @MrPink-ro1tu
      @MrPink-ro1tu Před rokem

      I had nearly this exact debate with someone less than three months ago, about the difference between failure and disappointment. It's fascinating how for some people these are synonymous. Giannis presented it very similarly to how I was explaining the differences. Still, some individuals will interpret the situation as Shaq did, and others as Kenny and Charles. Some individuals have their minds made up that things are specific ways and only can be those ways.

    • @william58295
      @william58295 Před rokem +7

      @@DoingNothingKing says the keyboard warrior professional athlete who is probably a bit puffy around the stomach. 🤡

    • @nathanielperryii296
      @nathanielperryii296 Před rokem

      ​@Mr. Pink It's a failure. You have a goal at the end of a year and if you don't achieve it, it's a failure. Missing a step towards a goal is disappointing.

  • @karterguy06
    @karterguy06 Před rokem +21

    After getting wiped from the playoffs in the first round to the 8 seed, Giannis still stays positive. Great role model

  • @blackblurable
    @blackblurable Před rokem +8

    Much respect to this dude. Giannis was close to losing his temper and took a breath to answer the best way he could. How can you not like this dude. He's wholesome, a good sport and respectful. I know he'll be back, and I know most people feel the same. Lastly, give credit to Miami. They played their ass off and put in work. Respect to Miami and Jimmy Butler. They seized the moment and are one step closer to getting a chip.

  • @MehulPatelLXC
    @MehulPatelLXC Před rokem +179

    This man has a great attitude about life.
    Hard working, humble, a childlike sense of humor, genuine, kind, and respectful.
    The Bucks are lucky to have a guy like him as their superstar player. 👏🏽

  • @markmoore618
    @markmoore618 Před rokem +134

    You just can't dislike the guy. He's like all of us. He's just happy to be where he is. Yeah he wants to win, but he never forgets how fortunate he is at the end of the day to have what he has.

  • @nikolasburley649
    @nikolasburley649 Před rokem +11

    These guys are great. So underrated in terms of accolades. They deserve the best.

  • @jonathanbolger6173
    @jonathanbolger6173 Před rokem +3

    Shaq clearly aint hear a word Giannis said. I think it shows how much Giannis is connected with life and grounded. While the opposite is true for shaq

  • @luvpaine
    @luvpaine Před rokem +122

    nba reporters get all quiet when they flip the question on them😮‍💨

  • @justentime4U
    @justentime4U Před rokem +258

    Respect for Giannis! Love his humble yet hungry mentality it’s inspiring to overcome struggles we face! 💪

  • @mikeymar1
    @mikeymar1 Před rokem +8

    Emotional Maturity on Parade... One can easily see who has it and who doesn't. Giannis has it. Kudos to Giannis for displaying the emotional maturity and incisiveness sadly lacking in the majority of Sports "Superstars"...

  • @eliteedge6208
    @eliteedge6208 Před rokem

    Such a great look on it by Giannis. All respect and honestly truth, to the reporter, the league, and his franchise

  • @greglee8788
    @greglee8788 Před rokem +31

    Shoutout to Giannis, I don’t think that question could’ve been answered any better. That will become one of those motivational shorts that you’ll see on IG and CZcams for years to come, im calling it now!

  • @FireWeezyMarshall
    @FireWeezyMarshall Před rokem +244

    Giannis is absolutely right. Great words

  • @shawnbarczak1766
    @shawnbarczak1766 Před rokem +1

    Bravo to you guys for the way that you all broke it down. Every ones opinion on this panel is absolutely correct! Can't wait for next season Go Bucks!!!

  • @louwill2156
    @louwill2156 Před rokem +3

    The "adjustment and change" explanation was the greatest thing kenny ever said

  • @adib4361
    @adib4361 Před rokem +69

    Man this guy giannis is just a great human being

    • @RealParadox85
      @RealParadox85 Před rokem

      because he snapped at a reporter? The bar is LOW huh?

    • @alaye5583
      @alaye5583 Před rokem +1

      Not sure if it's intentional but your profile pic had me tripping scrolling up and down.

  • @reidelliottau
    @reidelliottau Před rokem +105

    Full respect to Giannis for this answer. Very eloquent and great leadership after a very difficult series. Great game Jimmy and we’ll coached Coach Spo. See you next year!

    • @strtupj882
      @strtupj882 Před rokem +1

      Lost to an 8th seed that barely made the playoffs with two key guys injured, that’s a failure

  • @vlmpr3574
    @vlmpr3574 Před rokem +4

    Giannis Antetokounmpo, what a great man! If you consider how far he has gone it's incredible. Being born to a very poor family, with parents that could have been deported at anytime due to their illegal migration status, himself and his simblings being in citizenship limpo although being born and raised in Greece, until he became 18 years old. He didn't only become an NBA MVP and Champion but he is able to make a point like this, in a time that he is clearly frustrated, in a foreign language, without losing his composure or politeness. I am Greek and he makes me feel extremely proud! He is one of the greatest that we have, a truly great man not only great athlete. A living advertisement of our country, a country that wasn't unfortunately always fair or kind to him.

  • @spomusmo2349
    @spomusmo2349 Před rokem +43

    I love to hear him speak he is so inspiring and motivating. When he said losing is not a failure its steps to success just made me love him more.

  • @peterhausen3185
    @peterhausen3185 Před rokem +74

    Man, this response from Giannis, it hits hard and is the truth. Love this dude..

  • @krimmie1111
    @krimmie1111 Před rokem

    I love Giannis!! So much heart and a great head on his shoulders! Such a beautiful person:)

  • @dirtfalconi4779
    @dirtfalconi4779 Před rokem +1

    damn respect Giannis more than ever. good speech when he was so pissed

  • @JonathanRodriguez-hm7jp
    @JonathanRodriguez-hm7jp Před rokem +48

    Love Giannis he literally gave the best response

  • @locklife4336
    @locklife4336 Před rokem +192

    The greatest post game speech I've ever heard from any player.💯

  • @prodbyjef
    @prodbyjef Před rokem +1

    Loved this video especially Kenny smith last point at the end abt bring in the conversation. Luck to not get injuries has a lot to do with winning a championship very wise words

  • @minchutong9296
    @minchutong9296 Před rokem +2

    Compare to those Memphis punks only knows how to talk smack and disrespect, Giannis is a role model for ALL of us and inspiration to the younger adults and children. This speech is a textbook response how you deal with setbacks
    These are steps to success

  • @alighanem630
    @alighanem630 Před rokem +210

    Giannis going full Mourinho mode 😅😅

    • @sphephelomabuyakhulu3327
      @sphephelomabuyakhulu3327 Před rokem +10

      Respect, respect!

    • @colinedelman6392
      @colinedelman6392 Před rokem +8

      Mou didn’t make excuses and never benefited from refs decisions. Especially in 2011. Don’t compare him to Giannis trash ass 10/23 at the FTL. You go 17/23, they win this game comfortably.

    • @10kirneh
      @10kirneh Před rokem +11

      @@colinedelman6392 They don't blow a 16 point lead and they win. Giannis will have bad nights at the free throw line everyone knows this.

    • @sskmanentsa5326
      @sskmanentsa5326 Před rokem +3

      Mou always put in context for people who were pushing lies for clicks, like when he had the "football heritage" speech. People set unrealistic expectations and even though he'd overperform for United, they'd see it as a failure that he did not win a trophy even though the team was not on the level of Chelsea, City and later Liverpool and now Arsenal.
      It has been over 3 years and he has been proven right.

    • @marcoechavarria7274
      @marcoechavarria7274 Před rokem

      🤫🤫🤫

  • @From_Here_To_Here
    @From_Here_To_Here Před rokem +86

    I actually like Giannis' answer here. You can only control what you can.

    • @Liam-ex4mf
      @Liam-ex4mf Před rokem +3

      Like making free throws

    • @cyberbron2077
      @cyberbron2077 Před rokem +1

      ​@@Liam-ex4mf walked right into that one lmao.

  • @kimmariebell4640
    @kimmariebell4640 Před rokem +6

    I love his response. He did great

  • @keithanbrown3879
    @keithanbrown3879 Před rokem

    I love it Giannis answer 💯❤️ it's no failure it's just stepping stones to success

  • @robertzimmer8311
    @robertzimmer8311 Před rokem +75

    Much respect to Giannis. Wisdom in his words, and it's not just semantics when you don't call it failure. It's having respect for the process, for all the hard work, for his team and organization, for the things you can't control, and ultimately for himself.

  • @jonathansanchez6076
    @jonathansanchez6076 Před rokem +49

    I truly adore Giannis and his mindset. Granted emotions are high and I worry my Celtics could fall into a similar fate this season if we continue to squander opportunities in our grasp. Loss is something we have to deal with to understand that life is not just constant wins.

  • @oedivci
    @oedivci Před rokem +1

    I agree with Giannis!!! And I admire his explanation of why he believes it's not a failure. To call it a failure is to negate all the importance of the journey itself.

  • @anasskhalifa4834
    @anasskhalifa4834 Před rokem

    This man giannis has a really wonderful soul and a great way of thinking he s a big man and his heart is even bigger 💓

  • @theoduldramonono2912
    @theoduldramonono2912 Před rokem +74

    I love this dude’s heart and ethic. He put it in the right terms. He didn’t fail. He got bested. They were the first seed. 🎉

  • @scottparizz
    @scottparizz Před rokem +130

    So Shaq basically saying Charles’s whole career is a failure. Lmaooo

    • @KingStreetBrody
      @KingStreetBrody Před rokem +17

      Individual achievements and team achievements are in separate categories. Giannis is the leader of the first seed in the east and they loss to a play in team that’s a team failure

    • @joeromeo3436
      @joeromeo3436 Před rokem +14

      Shaq was delusional in his response...

    • @blackpharaoh5561
      @blackpharaoh5561 Před rokem +4

      Basically lmfao but I am totally on board. You play to win championships. That's the whole fuckin point. And yes I am NOT a dame time guy. I want rings from my favorite players. WTF is crying about chuck or Patrick Ewing... exactly NOBODY. Circumstances withstanding...long live the king 👑

    • @pykemid3954
      @pykemid3954 Před rokem

      @@joeromeo3436 lmfao shaq got carried by kobe he think he own those championship??? wtf guy is delusional he cant even shoot free throws LMFAOOO

    • @thewatcherowl6752
      @thewatcherowl6752 Před rokem +1

      ​@@blackpharaoh5561 Patrick Ewing and Charles barkley still better than lebron.

  • @bekindtoanimals2189
    @bekindtoanimals2189 Před rokem +1

    I respect each one of the people we saw in this video for speaking their minds without loud volume, or insults.
    This is how we (myself included) should be able to conduct ourselves. Differences of opinion, and they still had class.

  • @ldonald3211
    @ldonald3211 Před rokem

    I love watching Gianni break down. Good, let the frustration flow through you.

  • @Dan-bs5ud
    @Dan-bs5ud Před rokem +39

    One of the greatest discussions around the game of life, not just basketball

  • @malikxshabazz443
    @malikxshabazz443 Před rokem +48

    My boy Giannis was speaking some real shyt just then..snapped on buddy.

    • @RealParadox85
      @RealParadox85 Před rokem +3

      he shoulda had that same energy shooting FTs instead of looking scared and shaky

    • @colinedelman6392
      @colinedelman6392 Před rokem

      @@RealParadox85he threw a bullet at Middleton because he was scared of going to the line😂

    • @saidsuka184
      @saidsuka184 Před rokem

      Facts that’s one of the realest interviews I ever heard in sports and these idiot talking heads in the national media needed to hear none of them ever competed at this high of a level to be asking dum questions like that you don’t always win you win some you lose some comeback next year and they’ll be better give credit to miami giannis missing those 3 games gave them confidence that they could win and by the time he came back it was too late simple

    • @yt6856529
      @yt6856529 Před rokem +1

      Giannis eating them sour grapes, nice diversion to talk about future happy happy stuff but can't say that all the regular season nose flaring chest pumping wasn't him letting the league know he's the man. First round exit is a failed season😢😢😢

    • @emenel5966
      @emenel5966 Před rokem +1

      Jose he just explained how it wasn’t a “failure.” I’ll ask you what he asked the reporter: have you gotten promoted every year? If not, are you a failure? So please. Yeah he gets paid to do what he loves, Jose do you?!! Are you a failure 😂😂 goof troop

  • @coopaloopmex
    @coopaloopmex Před rokem +2

    Amen, Giannis!!! What an intelligent, great man

  • @chinoavila9495
    @chinoavila9495 Před rokem +1

    Giannis incredible human being wish him all the luck in the world

  • @adriankendrick4281
    @adriankendrick4281 Před rokem +129

    Real stuff from Giannis. It's not the end of the world if you don't win a championship.

    • @joeyflores2001
      @joeyflores2001 Před rokem +2

      Facts man's acting like he ain't gonna get another chance look at lebron lost 6 championships Jerry west lost, what 8 chips 9 chips

    • @JM-qn3tf
      @JM-qn3tf Před rokem +3

      Terrible mindset

    • @kimberlybecoatstudio7020
      @kimberlybecoatstudio7020 Před rokem +6

      Y'all say this now and then turn around and put down KD or Kyrie in the same breath when they had injuries one by Giannis hurting KAI...so stop.
      Anyone else that woulda said this y'all would be in their grill...

    • @Kiing_jer
      @Kiing_jer Před rokem +1

      ​@@JM-qn3tf not terrible at all. Yea I lost but I'm not gonna die from it just hop in the lab and get better for next season

    • @hudsanity_1590
      @hudsanity_1590 Před rokem

      sounds like a losing team!

  • @Bluntburnatr888
    @Bluntburnatr888 Před rokem +29

    Shaq giving his four time champion speach, “That’s how the cookie crumbles sometimes brotha”😂😂😂😂😂 I felt that😂😂😂

  • @macvarycliffdapo2489
    @macvarycliffdapo2489 Před rokem +1

    Very nicely said giannis. Hmmm couldn't handle it better. You can also see his control and humbleness and being wise to it.

    • @wassup4532
      @wassup4532 Před rokem

      What control and humbleness lol. A millionaire dissing on reporters when he had a pretty bad perfomance. All fans ask is acknowledgement not excuses to show them they care.
      When you take responsibility on a loss because you know its true thats humbleness not this.

  • @andrew9409
    @andrew9409 Před rokem

    I love how he gathered himself and answered that question with a concise and logical argument. good answer!

  • @terachad98
    @terachad98 Před rokem +80

    Couldn’t have given a more perfect answer, props to Giannis

  • @douvaman
    @douvaman Před rokem +24

    i live in greece and we never watched the NBA until Yannis, i stayed up late from 5 in the morning to 8 in the morning. sure Yannis messed up at the free throws but in the end of the day he gave everything he had, he is still the MVP in our hearts no matter what, Jimmy was just at another level at the playoffs, there’s no one to blame. we hope that yannis is good and healthy and we hope that next year he will bring the trophy to Milwaukee

  • @kendallbledsoe6548
    @kendallbledsoe6548 Před rokem

    Salute To you Giannis. I love your answer, You have a New fan.

  • @humbleonemoretime7025

    Emotional or otherwise, maturity comes at different stages in life for different fol. the day you are able to respond to accusations, disrespect or tongue in cheek comments, and are able to continue to respond, to the point you gain respect from your peers, is the day you can have pride in your code of conduct. holding back from personal shots, and responding with respect to disrespect, that is leadership traits right there.

  • @brandonmansell
    @brandonmansell Před rokem +41

    You could not possibly ask for a better ambassador of the game... A titan of the game, he will surely be missed in the rest of these playoffs... and I was so down on him after watching the implosion in the final 17 minutes of action, but he could not have possible handled this any better as a man, and a leader... He owned up the entire post game presser, he didn't run or hide.

  • @b.millsj2401
    @b.millsj2401 Před rokem +10

    Very well articulated by Mr. Giannis, fantastic example of Giannis upbringing in being taught " How to think " as opposed to " What to think "
    👏🏾✊🏾

  • @BullyOG
    @BullyOG Před rokem +14

    Giannis deserves all of the accolades he had earned and more. This is an example of how a leader should lead even through disappointment and frustration.

  • @lawrenceburnett68
    @lawrenceburnett68 Před rokem

    I love shack with his basketball vernacular that's the way the cookie crumbles brotha!

  • @edutainme7265
    @edutainme7265 Před rokem +90

    If ever there was a moment of character in sports, it was this one by a humble African kid from Greece who has fought and succeeded too much to deserve being faced with an ignorant question like that moments after losing in the playoffs. His answer was passionate, articulate, diplomatic and very thoughtful - he reminds of Kareem (who I admire greatly) in so many ways, and the NBA is lucky to have him. In my eyes, he's the face of the league.

    • @ShutDFckOff
      @ShutDFckOff Před rokem

      African kid from Greece? LMAO! Kobe was an African kid from Italy too, LOL!

    • @Iqnacio.
      @Iqnacio. Před rokem +1

      Diplomatic? The dude went personal on a reporter that didn't went personal on him, he just asked a fair question strictly within a professional context and Giannis brought up his family? Even he realized that he went too far and had to dial it back.
      He just sugarcoated the fact that they did fail and that's the worse you can do, cause failures are the best stepping stones for future successes whenever you recognize a failure as such, that is what allows you to see what made you fail and work on it, in this case the answer is really obvious, as it has been the main problem with the Bucks almost every season since they became contenders, Budenholzer, but since the Bucks reflect the mindset that Giannis showed here, they refuse to recognize Bud as the biggest reason for their failures and keep tripping on the same rock over and over again.

    • @Venom272X
      @Venom272X Před rokem +12

      @@Iqnacio. ok buddy let's take it back a notch, you're just looking for something to be offended by in his response.
      giannis was professional, passionate and kept himself from personally attacking the reporter when he felt that the reporter was simply hunting for a soundbyte like the previous season. he didn't insult the reporter on any level he merely provided a metaphor through which the reporter (and us, from my perspective) were able to relate to his frustration/goals
      you clearly hating

    • @nobody7638
      @nobody7638 Před rokem

      One of the worst post game interviews ever. He is a superstar and he choked. Just shut the f up and come back next year and prove them wrong. But right now take the L and shut up. Dont make excuses. He is the reason the bucks didnt win. Missing 13 fts, 7 turnovers, throwing the ball away cause he was scared of going to the line? Wtf. Stfu and come back stronger next year. Stop saying this was "humble" and showed "character"... He was just making excuses and feeling bad about himself because he screwed up

    • @giannispatras71
      @giannispatras71 Před rokem +2

      How exactly did he brought his family??? Did you even hear the interview? He just said that on his work he works towards sime goals and providing for his family is one of them. Are you really trying to twist that as if he said something bad about the reporter?

  • @BorisShpilevoy
    @BorisShpilevoy Před rokem +17

    To show composure and restraint to not make it personal shows the level of professionalism and respect Giannis has towards people in general.

  • @lukasfinn6042
    @lukasfinn6042 Před rokem

    this was cool hearing everyone's different mindset and definitions of success, progress, and failure

  • @user-Vegas1
    @user-Vegas1 Před rokem +1

    He responded in an unbelievable, professional manner, especially after being caught off guard with that question. Kudos …

  • @GeoffTheChefOfficial
    @GeoffTheChefOfficial Před rokem +64

    A lot players in the NBA - and the world as a whole, can take a massive lesson from this man. A guy who was raised right. Champion, win or lose.

  • @jstick9980
    @jstick9980 Před rokem +39

    Butler was punking Holiday the last quarter and OT, no one stepped up to Jimmy, Heat just outdogged the Bucks.

    • @willn8664
      @willn8664 Před rokem +8

      lol that stare down by Jimmy after he made the shot close to the end.

    • @jstick9980
      @jstick9980 Před rokem +10

      @@willn8664 lol it started in the 4th Jimmy was str8 up talking shyt in his face, Giannis should have took on that challenge, Jrue got absolutely torched this series.

    • @McStrokeAvision
      @McStrokeAvision Před rokem

      Because the coach is a moron crowder is sitting on the bench why? The coach is the reason this series went the way that it did. He didn’t even bother to double man pure stupidity. Giannis missed basically 3 games and I don’t think he’s fully healthy it swong the series. Props to the Heat

    • @Tom-tg2jl
      @Tom-tg2jl Před rokem

      Also Giannis can’t shoot free throws in the playoffs, at least not yet. That’s the steps to success he needs to take, just go home and shoot free throws until next season. He missed 12 that game.

  • @jackabsolute5525
    @jackabsolute5525 Před rokem

    Wow, that was great by Giannis. Yeah, I remember my dad saying "What is failure but postponed success?" I dunno where he quoted it from but I lived it my whole life. We miss you, dad!

  • @jp3813
    @jp3813 Před rokem +5

    I get that Giannis is trying to go by MJ's philosophy of learning from your losses. But the difference between them is that one claims that there's no failure in sports while the other used failure as fuel.

    • @blitzthis10
      @blitzthis10 Před rokem

      Different take on the same results. One isn’t above the other, just a perspective change. I️ like some who take it personal and see it as failure, room for improvement, and I️ also like Giannis approach, very mature response.

  • @ak1200
    @ak1200 Před rokem +42

    He plays at the highest level of basketball and makes millions doing what he loves.. I don't see that as a failure at all.

    • @IhateAlot718
      @IhateAlot718 Před rokem +1

      You prob don't have a job but because you volunteer making no money doesn't mean you aren't a failure

    • @gulleda6372
      @gulleda6372 Před rokem +10

      @@IhateAlot718that’s some crazy projection

    • @chriskessler393
      @chriskessler393 Před rokem

      That wasn't the question.

    • @sergefoppossi3333
      @sergefoppossi3333 Před rokem

      ​@@IhateAlot718 I am scratching my head on your comment, that's crazy.... Lmao 😂

    • @marcosttg
      @marcosttg Před rokem

      @@sergefoppossi3333 😂😂

  • @Mj-uz1ng
    @Mj-uz1ng Před rokem +16

    That’s why I love giannis so much

    • @RealParadox85
      @RealParadox85 Před rokem

      Because you love losers who come with excuses?