NBA star Tony Snell opens up for first time about autism diagnosis
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2023
- Tony Snell has had a lot of success in his career. Then, last year at the age of 31, he was diagnosed with autism. Now for the first time, he’s sharing his story and opening up about the disorder with TODAY’s Craig Melvin.
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That’s cool of him to talk so openly about him and his son’s diagnosis. Helping to break down the stigma.
Let’s talk about the truth let’s address the elephant in the room if Tony Snell was not in the NBA and he didn’t have a lot of money and that woman, his wife would not even look his way and that is just the truth, the cold, hard truth😂😂😂😂
That's like saying if someone's parents didn't have a child, they wouldn't exist. NAHHHHHHHHH
@@ndojimmyYou’re not lying. Women of other races usually don’t talk to black men unless they have a lot of money. Hence why most black NBA players are with white and Latina women.
@@anthonyejike5594lol go out more clown 🤡 and we like the big booties not the ironing board built women
@@ndojimmywhy r u spamming this?
I recall an interview Tony's college teammate Cam Bairstow gave when he was drafted the same year where he made a joke about how quiet Tony was in college. He said he was so quiet that if he actually spoke up his teammates would laugh and joke about it. I can only imagine this made him feel even more isolated and anxious. Very courageous to speak so openly.
Most legendary 0 0 0 0 0 0 stat line in 28 minutes played
@@hacked296now I know the reason that boy got 0 basketball iq
I Remember his college years thought he was a beast honestly
@@hacked296 And he score 24 points with a perfect shooting game of 9 of 9 (6 of 6 for three pointers).
@@hacked296while you’ll never play a minute of NBA ball in your life 😂
He’s right, if he was diagnosed at a young age, the world would have limited his opportunities. Especially public schools.
Factss
Exactly
Not really, he would have gotten more accommodations to help him
@@g7924 nope. When they label kids in elementary it charts a course. The have to swim up stream to prevent from being defined by their diagnosis.
@@g7924didn't mean to get into a paragraph about it but that's a perception most of us get. There is genuine help and intent but it's not understood as well as it could be because it already doesn't make sense for those who already feel creeped out by people like us. They're the same ones who are seen as most eligible to tell us how we are
This is a real man. Facing it with his son.
still got more money than u ever had@@OhyesSofresh
@@OhyesSofresh Truth
Pepe is based
He's a horrible basketball player, borderline unplayable in NBA 2K but got himself a nice looking wife though
@@MangoTroubles-007bro what? Do u even watch ball or just play 2k on ur spedbox
I really appreciate what he said about being diagnosed as an adult vs a child regarding to him being in the NBA. It’s the truth. Awareness is vitale, but that awareness shouldn’t disrupt potential.
this is the best way ive seen it put. awareness shouldnt disrupt potential.
@@user-fc2xk3uv8y EXACTLY, it should be an explanation, not an excuse
Diagnosis is fictional.
@@bunk95Elaborate
He’s a real one for this. He led with love instead of ego and embraced his son, and himself, as they are. He realized his differences make him strong, and that’s beautiful.
Kudos to him. Tony Snell made it to the top of his profession all while having an invisible illness. Really inspirational stuff.
Why you say illness? Sounds derogatory
It’s not an illness. It’s a disability.
@@jonathanbarnes5617for him its dis ability to get dis bread
@@jonathanbarnes5617 It’s not really a disability either? Of course it depends on where you are on the spectrum.
@@youngdudefromcali529 It's an illness or disability. Invisible illness/disability are real terms to describe the struggles people don't see. Nothing derogatory about it. We only see Snell as the NBA player.
And yet Tony Snell seems to have the kind of loving family most people without limitation aspire to have. Kudos to Tony for getting there.
But if u want ssi. You better call it a disability 😅
@@Degreciarigobertolmao
@@anthonytaylor7949 lol
I'm sure he is a good guy but being NBA player attracts all women including good ones.
Let’s go! I’m diagnosed myself and I run a successful business. Married and about to buy a house. The sky’s the limit for those on the spectrum. The key is to not let it define who you are- rather you define your unique “disability” by doing great things
How u Austism an you able to talk? My boy 4 almost 5 an he can't not say no words
@@___Anakin.Skywalker you know it's different levels
Facts. And I love your profile picture. Gonna miss Unc on undisputed !!
who asked
@@benclique6276bitter
You would be surprise how many of us are on the spectrum Tony is a cool guy respect to him and his family for having the courage to openly talk about it.
especially pro athletes. while being on the spectrum can certainly have its limitations, I imagine the strengths it can provide have helped many athletes reach a high level
I found out as an adult too.
Its almost a relief once you've thought you were possibly an alien because everyone reacts so poorly.
People treat me with a lot more grace now than they did when I was just "weird" to them.
Just having the label changes how I am treated so much
@@ChristinaFromCZcams You will never be alone Christina never forget that.
He's a beautiful man, amazing athlete, and has a kind soul. His wife also seems like a great person.
His wife just playing her part 😂 ..if Tony was a normal working 9 to 5 guy! she wouldn’t be with Tony
@@moneyonfleek305y’all want to be negative about every woman 24/7 it’s embarrassing. No reason
@@jjettas751the truth hurts
@@LenInDepth Get rid of your inferiority complex 🤷♂
@@andrean40 You're right my boy, respect
This story should go viral just for how he still lived his life and became what a lot of people dream of becoming so great, thanks Tony Snell
wishing him the best. Took a lot of courage to reveal something like this publicly.
I think its weird this should take courage. People should talk about this normally
@@justsomejusstsome8994people can't talk about it normally because of all the stigma there is to it in society
It’s embarrassing for society as a whole that this could possibly be considered courageous
@aaronmontgomery6977 No people don't talk about it enough bc they care about what others think
@@gators9570 Seriously
As somebody with adhd I'm glad he's speaking up and encouraging others. that feeling of knowing you're different but appear that nothing is wrong can be hard. Every successful neurodivergent person is climbing that mountain and putting their flag in the ground showing how far they came
Brilliant insight ♡
As a teacher with adhd, late diagnosis can be really tough and have real consequences in the future. Glad he’s speaking up.
@@Jaywrites23 hi i was wondering what you mean by late diagnosis can be really tough
@@jh0720 hey, what I mean is things like planning for the future can be tough with adhd. Things like retirement, investing, even relationships can all be a major struggle without proper support. Real consequences of late diagnosis
@@Jaywrites23true. I didn’t know I had adhd til I was 25 and looking back at my life a lot if things make sense. Mind is always racing, always feeling anxious and distracted. Addictions as well. It can be really depressing if left untreated
This guy never missed a free throw in his last 3 nba seasons
Came here from lou ratchet to check if what tony snell says is also similar for me🤣
I’m checking myself right now 😢
Same 😂
I'm glad it helped Lou
LOL it’s okay if you do, nothing will change but be nice to yourself regardless
Me too
who here from lous video
Yerr
Ong 😂
anyone else watching this to see if they might be
@@Shinsseido YOU think you might be?
@@makaihuddleston3164 nah I def can't relate I'm igh
Seems like a really great man and great family. His wife seems very intelligent also.
Let’s talk about the truth let’s address the elephant in the room if Tony Snell was not in the NBA and he didn’t have a lot of money and that woman, his wife would not even look his way and that is just the truth, the cold, hard truth😂😂😂😂
@@ndojimmy I can't judge her don't know her but this would probably apply to anyone with money. This is not an exception.
@@ndojimmy man shut up… y’all say that about literally anything y’all lack as men.. “if he wasn’t tall” “if he had a bald head” “if he didn’t have teeth”
how about you stop analyzing other people’s lives and go live yours. why is your first thought to be a hater? you don’t know these people
@@ndojimmyAre you jealous?
@ndojimmy that's literally every guy dude. Girls go for security.
It is so hard to have an adult tested. We realized our son was on the spectrum when he was 19.
It actually made me cry when he said that if he had been diagnosed younger, he thinks he would have been limited. I had so much guilt for not knowing until later, but the truth is, no diagnosis was holding him back. He’s a very productive man now, and drives a truck for a living, as well as teaching new drivers how to drive.
Your son is fictional?
God bless him for being brave enough to take that step to find out why he felt so different 🙏🏽
He’s black
@@TannerGoatedso
Everybody is different.
He felt that great relief after all these years and that's good. 👍
"I always felt different". We know we're different we just don't always know why if we're not diagnosed young. Once it clicks your whole life makes sense
Man I remember some really good moments Tony Snell had with the bulls hopefully he can find a way back into the league bt this right here talking about his kids and the journey thts awesome to hear just reminds everyone it’s bigger then basketball it’s bigger then sports in general
He’s doing awesome, good for him and his family.
So much respect for Tony Snell. He was a problem when he was on the Bulls! The courage to share this is awesome!! Great!
Let’s talk about the truth let’s address the elephant in the room if Tony Snell was not in the NBA and he didn’t have a lot of money and that woman, his wife would not even look his way and that is just the truth, the cold, hard truth😂😂😂😂
Dude put up 0-0-0-0 stat line who tf you lying to
@@aaronnilestoussaint5672that’s why he’s a legend lol
He was a problem for his own team lol
He wasn't a problem bro
Tony has my respect and admiration. What an amazing human being.
So crazy. I went through the same. I’m 31 now and my son got diagnosed last year. Now I’ve been diagnosed and my mom as well! It’s so crazy my mom is almost 70 years old and never knew ! I can honestly say if my mother would’ve known back then, alot of parts of our lives would’ve made sense. I’m really happy there’s more information nowadays because it really is important to understand your children or yourself at a young age
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Hey congrats freaks
Diagnosis is fictional.
Tony was always one of my fav role players. Vastly underrated… super fun to play as in 2k too. So glad he’s finding the answers he needs in order to be happy and have a better understanding of life.
so incredibly proud of him and his family. what a beautiful story and a gorgeous family.
Great testimony, so inspiring. It doesn't have to be a disability but an ability.
Loved tony snell on the bucks he seems to be in a great place rn happy for him
Love this and I have a son that’s on the spectrum. Good to see that it’s not just a limitation but could be a strength.
I just cried through this..but he gives me hope🙏🏽
It's always a breath of relief to get answers to something you knew was wrong. There's so many times you think you're losing it or making things up until you get a diagnosis. So happy for him ❤
this x1000.
Finally getting answers instead of thinking there's "something wrong or different" feels like a million pounds off your shoulders.
Torturing children in front of others is wrong? According to who?
Mad respect ❤ goes to show nothing can stop you no matter your circumstances
Let’s talk about the truth let’s address the elephant in the room if Tony Snell was not in the NBA and he didn’t have a lot of money and that woman, his wife would not even look his way and that is just the truth, the cold, hard truth😂😂😂😂
@@ndojimmyJust have to be negative. 🤔Some people will love someone for who he/she really is. Sorry you don't realize that.
I feel like someone should have corrected Hoda: he didn't say he wouldnt be the man he was, he said he probably wouldnt have been given the opportunities he was given if people thought there was something wrong with him.
A good role player and a good man / father
Beautiful and encouraging story
I didn’t get my diagnosis until I was 33, it made so much sense when I got my diagnosis. I always felt like an alien in a humans body. I don’t think people grasp how challenging it is to be on the spectrum. I dealt with bullying, insane amounts of awkwardness that made things so insanely hard, not being able to pick up on social ques that are fairly simple for everyone else, so many other things. I have to force myself to socialize so I can stay in a routine with it cause if I don’t i slip into the awkward silent nature I am naturally inclined to. Which is also not fun cause it causes a bit of discomfort having to do so. I’d prefer to stay in my man cave and play video games all day 😅. My daughter is showing some mild signs of being on the spectrum already. She will have a much better support system than I did.
Absolutely fantastic! So grateful for this!
Eyyyy!!!! Orion commented here!
Wild Orion spotted!
What a beautiful family.
I just set an appointment to get tested because the signs has always been there. Thank you for this video, it gave me the push to stop avoiding it.
What kind of doctor did you set up the appointment with?
How did it go?
I agree with Tony Snell. He is a good guy and player! Don't let those things limit you!
So much respect & love for you Tony Snell ❤
Man!! This is Real!! Thank You Mr Snell fir sharing this!!
Huge respect to anyone who volunteers their time and effort for the Special Olympics. I've been lucky to volunteer there myself for a few summers and the kids are so heartwarming and inspiring. Awesome player on and off the court!
Oh my I’m happy for Tony 🙏🏽
Such an amazing wife! She seems like shes so open and straightforward
Bless you for being open about it. There’s a lot of us out here just too much stigma to walk that path of disclosure.
Inspiration to people everywhere 👏
Wow this story just made me cry like a baby. What a great man Tony is
Wow, this is so great that he and his wife are talking about this! And I agree he would have been limited if diagnosed as a child. Amazing story!!
He couldn't have handled this or had a better attitude about it. Super smart dude.
Tony your a strong man! Much love and respect bro, you keep doing you!
Awesome story, blessings on his family
I was just diagnosed with it at 28 played overseas but my whole life made great sense
what a BOSS this dude is. I remember I watched alot of him playing with the Pelicans and he was an excellent teammate.
How does a “boss” let some chick spend up all the money he supposed to be spending on his kids treatment now he begging for help? Gtfoh with this fake 🤖 comment
@@AJay11180You seem more upset about his money than he is.
Who saod she spent it?@@AJay11180
This is so awesome from tony and his family.
How can you not love this guy on and off the court
This man gives people on the spectrum hope for our lives
This is exactly the same thing that happened with me and my son. It was especially resonant when he spoke of them being on the journey together. ❤&☮
Awesome stuff man! Congrats for getting your diagnosis and (I imagine) getting a lot of answers about your own life too!
I'm curious for your opinion - Do you think Mitchell Robinson from the Knicks is on the spectrum? I've worked with people with ASD for 17 years and counting, and I love a number of people on the spectrum. Of course, I don't want to create a witch-hunt of armchair experts.... but I'm pretty certain he's on the spectrum too. Just watching interviews with him - he seems to show many different signs that makes me think that way.
Always one of my favorites. Great defender, great athlete, nice shooter.
What a great man TS is he’s a true hero.
I’m 33 and I noticed things about my teenage daughter when she was younger. Now I have a 3 year boy who is on the spectrum and me and my are connecting the dots. I’m ready to go get tested.
I love you even more Tony ❤ you a role model for real!
This amazing story much blessings to the family & his mission
Love this dad. He's so easy going.
My brother tony we use to ball at bodger park everyday in Hawthorne happy to see you shining Blessings
Crazy to think Snell probably wouldn’t of played in the NBA had he been diagnosed at a earlier age.
Thank you Tony for being you! Much love to you and your family ❤
Thank you so much!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
That's what it do. I really appreciate your honesty big bro. I remember u with the Chicago Bulls.
Tony Snell is a hero and a legend. Shoutout to him and his family.
Thank you for sharing this ♥️
Gratitude for sharing.
Just earned more most highest respect! I rocked with you on the court and now off the court we can see the great person you are and glad you found some inner peace 💯💪🏼
Why he was such a good shot. He grinded on his body and the game. Why he was always such a good player.
What a wonderful story! Thank you for sharing!❤
Tony always had the right mindset and that was to make it to the NBA. When he played for the Lobos, he was a very quiet person just like he mentioned. I remember going to a party where everyone was drinking and Tony was sitting on the couch with his headphones on not talking to anyone. It was super strange at the time so with this it totally makes sense.
Tony Snell is actually a legend for this 💯
Listen. Give kids time sometimes. My cousin didn’t speak until he was 5 now he doesn’t stop talking and is smart asf
This is so wholesome!!! His family is so beautiful, his wife seems like an amazing woman!
I grew up mostly independent as well. I still have issues relating with people even as an adult. I am not officially diagnosed as yet, but there has been speculation from different mental health and educational professionals for years, since I was 12.
Since I was 5
Dang. I was already rooting for him. Now I really want him to succeed.
More than a game. Shoutout to that beautiful family
him to talk so openly about him and his son’s diagnosis. Helping to break down the stigma.
That is awesome, good for you Tony! I’m rooting for you brother!
I was diagnosed Bipolar II. Everything made sense when I got the diagnosis. Since then I had a doctor say I'm not Bipolar II. Either way, I know me and I know my struggles. I prefer doctors that listen.
You’re not alone bro I have the same thing. Ups and downs
Such a beautiful family.
This is so beautiful.
What a awesome man.
I appreciate him for sharing ❤
Beautiful important story to share ❤
Good for him, he achieved something great and now he’s a father, what more can you ask for?
Thats pretty important. Especially as an NBA player who has fans in underprivileged and underserved communities, there could a spark to better understand oneself and to face challenges through help and healing.
Bless you tony you seem like a great man 💯🙏🏿
Very eye-opening and informative video. God bless him for sharing his story. 🙏🏾
Really enjoyed listening to this
His house & his wife are dope , he won !!! Pistons legend Tony Snell. I used to go crazy with him on 2K
He was very quiet when he played for the Bulls. But he was humble and a good person.