Zion Williamson gets emotional after New Orleans Pelicans select him No. 1 overall | 2019 NBA Draft
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2019
- With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, the New Orleans Pelicans select Zion Williamson of the Duke Blue Devils. He then joins Maria Taylor for an interview next to his mom, Sharonda Sampson, where he tears up remembering his journey.
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"She put her dreams aside for mine"
That's deep bro!
Hit me real hard
She was hoeing
Isn't that what you supposed to do when you have a kid? Take care of your dreams before getting knocked up.
I totally agree!! I felt every bit of it!! I cried on that part!!
I HAVE A VIDEOO THAT IS PROOF KAWHI IS RESIGNING IN TORONTOOO
She put her dreams aside for mine. Damn!
Rocky Boy thats what parents are supposed to do. Too bady so many of them dont these days. Its a shame
Barry McCockner very true. Most parents don’t care enough
Her dream was probably for him to succeed in the first place. Inspirational nonetheless.
Barry McCockner who said parents are ‘supposed’ do this? Every parent is different and the fortunate kids have ones like Zion.
This will be the last time he's seen with Black women, Lol.
We literally just watched a young man's dreams come true.
*Nothing But Amazing*
Everyone that makes the nba has accomplished their dreamed
Im a grown ass man will semi tears in my eyes. Damn that was touching!
Facts. Just watched it and Damn if my eyes didn't start leaking
You’re not alone man
G G U soft asf
I hope he becomes a legend
Lol. I was right there with u. I never do that either. Ha ha. My stuff wasn't leaking but man they got wet.
Him crying had me crying. What a great night and accomplishment for Zion!
Ikr this nigga better be a 🐐
I HAVE A VIDEO THAT SHOWS PROOF THAT KAWHI LEONARD WILL STAY WITH TORONTO ON MY PAGE
Kyle Boland actually stop self promoting
I’m going to strike your channel if you don’t stop
I'm not crying; you're crying!
@@ashinygiratina1519 don't threaten to unless you're going to. I reported.him.already for spam.
DAMN!! I want him to succeed even more now. Awesome family
man he is more humble than what i thogh, nothing but respect
I GOT A VIDEO THAT SHOWS PROOF THAT KAWHI WILL JE BACK IN TORONTO
Kyle Boland bruh you doing this on all videos
He i
i know mayne
With tears in his eyes , "LET'S DANCE" was Iconic. My heart dropped when it backdropped to the fans. Dope
Max : " stephen a zion is crying "
Stephen a : " max you are wrong and heres why"
LMAO!!! Yooo FACTS!!!
That's a true respectful young man! Your blessings are coming to you!
Amen
He forgot to thank his stepdad........he aint that respectful of a young man!!! Smh
We don't know what his reasons were not to acknowledge his stepdad... This was his moment and the love for his mother's love is strong!
Ok first of all it's not a blessing it's luck. blessings do not exist to us on Earth. There are people that could've made the NBA that didn't because of unlucky circumstances who deserved it.
@@daddyfamlittle6262 man shut tf up you don't know Thier relationship. Fuckin internet clowns think they know and should comment everything.
One of the most beautiful moments I've ever witnessed 😢
Thought it was just me..
I'm am all in...
Gratitude of the sacrifice..
Uhhh 🙄
It was that beautiful?? He forgot to say thank you to his stepfather......I'd say Zion was a dick for that!!! Nothing beautiful about a kid who's father left him, but had a father to raise him and teach him only to be forgotten about when you reach a level of success!!! Smh.......Zion should be ashamed of himself!
The moment sinked in,so the emotions came out. When your dream becomes a reality. congrats Zion.
The relationship between this kid and his Mother makes your heart sing .
No he a simp disrespecting his stepdad who spend hours a day in the gym with and got no appreciation thats nasty
@@sorinn7894 how does that make him a simp?! U have no idea what the word simp means 💀
@@botboip3876 it don’t matter what it mean he’s trying to say he should of gave credit to his stepdad
When a man loves his mom this much, you know he's a good person. That's already halfway through success. Stay humble, remember where you came from, and don't lose yourself in the process.
All the sacrifices weren't made only for this moment. This is just the start.
Well said 👍
Shut the fuck up.
Jay judah doesnt have a mom that's why
I see Mike him...hehe
@@BigJayJudah Hater, you're not professional shut that trap.
tbh after seeing this, Im a bigger fan. A moment of humanity.
Zion's mom is the real MVP
@@opahmar Nah his dad did most of the work
When he said “Let’s dance” and the Pelicans fan went crazy was the best part
I stopped watching basketball for a bit but Zion brought me back. Congrats bruh
I’ve never watched basketball but Zion got me into it now
kevin w why u got so much hate in yo heart 😂😂😂 u weird ong
kevin w Zion just made his first 31 points in the NBA, how do you feel now?
@kevin w What do you think now clown?
@@joeytaylor718 tell the Kevin kid to hold the ring
It's alright Zion let them tears out. Nothing like tears of joy 💪💯
Yes... That's exactly what they are... Tears of joy 😂😂😂
Cuz he has to go to the pelicans
😂😂😂😂
Shut your mouth
@@ajgines9087 Whats wrong with the Pelicans, hes professional we're not.
Kid made my eyes water. I wish the best for him.
Use a bitch like him then.
Mark Gold honestly just stfu
Mark Gold lmao you’re just mad that you’re never gonna be shit in life stupid fuck.
@Shannon Sharpe Strange it's the age of social media. Unless you a celebrity then you ain't shit to alot of these young ones lol
Same
Behind every great man is a greater woman. His mother. Respect ✊
Bullshit. Fathers are more important
@@savagetv6460 exactly
@@savagetv6460 both mother and father are important when they play there roles correctly as a unit. They both very important. It's hard to pick one over the other in my opinion.
@kevin johnson I'm speaking truth. Zion is a tiny percent of black men who managed to succeed without a dad. Tons more black men who didn't make it and had no dad to help them
@@ozandrosandroz8173 they are. Our culture hates dads
Great Kid
I really Hope u have a great career without injury in the NBA for a long time
God Bless
You jinxed it huh
That was amazing to watch. Really shows how badly he wanted it and how much sacrifice these type of things take. Zion is a class act
I HAVE PROOF THAT KAWHI WILL STAY IN TORONTO IN A VIDEO ON MY CHAN
Kyle Boland cool did anyone ask
BBC lover Stfu he’s just letting people know u fucking shit
Love how humble he is. Hope he does amazing in the NBA.
@@milesjay3366 this video is about Zion not Kawhi jackass. Let Zion celebrate his drafting in peace
You're the kind of player we want in the NBA.
My new favorite NBA player and he hasn't played one game yet. What a Class Act!!!
I haven't seen anyone so genuine before...I'll definitely be rooting for this dude!
By far the most likeable guy in the league, easy to promote, humble without arrogance and dominant.....new face of the league
I think you’re talking about Giannis.
G he seems like a really likable guy, but there are more really down to earth guys in the league, like Luka or Conley
Luke Saucin foreigner, so he is very hard to market, they find marketing Kawhi hard enough as it is
Yandhi true, but I did mention ‘easy to market’ KD could’ve been that guy but then he turned around and began being a prick. Luka being a foreigner (hard to market) Conley (not dominant enough)
@@lukekiefer5964 Or Luka Doncic
Just watched this while having dinner at Smashburger, now I have tears running down my face. Good luck to this kid
Smash Burger is delicious. I had it when I was in Virginia like 2 weeks ago. Paid like $16 for a double burger, tots and a water but it was worth it
Awww buddy lol
SteakCity 300 just moved - never heard of smash burger - had me one with a fried egg on it for the draft - so yummy!!!
That's because you are a SOFT, WEAK ASS SIMP MAN!!! JUST LIKE ZION..
Tyrone Jenkins is overcompensating by being “tough” on CZcams comments
He trying mad hard to hold the tears back,sometimes it’s ok to cry as a man
Damn, I'm rooting for Zion and the Pelicans now!
Dude has tons of heart.
Congrats Zion! Good luck in the NBA!
I GOT A VIDEO THAT PROVES KAWHI WILL STAY IN T.O
moz you are a racist you imbecile
moz that’s fucked up
I see u repin the score
He doesnt need luck. If he needs luck to get their then he needs luck to stay their. Luck is not something you should have, u were lucky because in essence u couldnt do it so u need luck. NO, ZION dont need luck
Must humble, future superstar in the history of sports right here!
Not so sure about that he was horrible in the allstar game.
@@gymreaper1728 lol this is a joke right?
@@gymreaper1728 Hold the ring bro
The gentle monster
This my first impression of Zion, never heard an interview, this is a real good young man right here, hope he goes all the way up!
What’s the mini documentary on him and his little brother here on CZcams, you will love this great American more than you do right now, he has so much of a breath of fresh air with the idiot we have as president and all the racist shit going on in America. He has what we need to be
Clayton Brown lol that idiot has brought black unemployment down way farther than Obama ever did and 5 million people have come off food stamps in the past 2 years. Stop believing the lies.
SHOWING THE LOVE IN YOUR HEART FOR YOUR MOM & FAMILY WILL TAKE YOU FURTHER THAN BASKETBALL EVER COULD💖💖💖
I hope he's everything we expect him to be, and more. Such a well raised and humble dude.
Damn bruh made me cry! I felt this bro! We hear you!
Same here
Facts lol
same here bro 💯😂😭
This made me cry😭❤️ keep grinding zion , God Bless you champ x
Tears of joy. Love to see people's dreams come true.
Zion is gonna be a future MVP mark my words. Kid is humble as heck and works his tail off. I hope he breakers the league.
You must be a prophet.
Mark your words? It's not that crazy of a prediction, he already is the best prospect since lebron James. I personally think he will win 3 mvps and at least 2 NBA titles a few defensive player of the years with about 10-12 all-star appearances. This kid has all the talent in the world that I don't think the NBA has ever seen.
Words marked.
Lol since the odds of that happening must be 1 in 1,000,000,000 Ill mark ur words... not like he's the #1 pick with crazy dunking abilities
the next AB haha
Zion is my new favorite player, not only a great athlete, but a *phenomenal* human being!
When a brother starts his sentence with a "I mean..." Shit is going to get emotional..
I started to troll because i’m a white dude from the south and I start a lot of sentences with “I mean...”
However, Zion’s tears transcend both race and my sarcasm.
Lol you stupid.
I remember grinding to get my whip waited 2 years got hella setbacks, lost family in the two years struggled so hard. When I finally got them keys I broke down crying. And that's on a lesser scale time wise than bro, can only imagine how that felt. Happy for dude.
I don't even watch basketball, this was good:)
Eh nice profile pic
David you must be fun at parties
@@USA2283 😂 I'm done
@David you so rude
I HAVE A VIDEOO THAT PROOVES KAWHII WILL RESIGN WITH TORONTOOO
damn i wasnt expecting to tear up when i clicked this.
so humble. hes definitely gonna be a superstar
This makes me root for Zion's success. Good luck out there young man
I cry watching players cry shows how much they try and do to get in that position
Damn.. Pelicans looking hella stacked with young talent
Zo feeding him will be amazing
I hope Lonzo changes his mind and stays on the team.
@@ReelRonDog what you mean?? He wants a trade or something?
@@ReelRonDog what ? He trynna dip?
Roney Iampran Zo is actually all in 1. He gets a chance to play without restraints, 2. To prove to the Lakers they messed up.
I hope this guy has a very long and fulfilling career.
LOL do you still hope that now
When you living your dreams. Mad respect for the heart he got.
Can’t wait to come back here 10yrs from now and reminisce how far Zion has come 💯
Zion is hands down the most humble superstar and first pick ever and he’ll be a huge success regardless of his performance his first few years
Shaun Bang calm down calling him a superstar already he hasn’t even played in a nba game
Loqs bruh have u seen him play at all smh 🤦♀️the only way he doesn’t become one is injuries and bad luck
Humbleness written all over that family and this is why Zion Williamson will live up and exceed the hype.
To be fair being humble doesnt mean he wont be a bust
Real talk bro
Most champs are actually ruthless.
go bot You mean Kawhi Leonard lol.
This kid has heart, wishes him nothing but success in the future.
i starting to really love this kid! Congrats my man..god bless you and you're family
Damn man, who's cutting these onions??!!
Kazim Naqvi 😂😂😂😂
The pelicons
🤣👏👏👏😂
😂🤣😂🤣😂
The chick interviewing Zion in the yellow dress with the onion booty
This dude can average 4 points a game his rookie year and I would still have his back and defend him against anyone saying he's a bust. It's hard to root against a guy like this
word. dood is humble
dude can turnout into a kwame brown 2.0 and i'll still root for him
He ain't averaging 4. He's gonna be another Blake Griffin his 1st few years. 20 and 10. NBA vets they better get out his way or they gonna get one of them fatality dunks.
@Manu Ginobili 6'5 ok? You seen any clips of this kid? He's jumping over that building. Only 18 years old, fresh legs, 280lbs. Many men will be posterized his 1st few years.
It’s not happening but I feel u
Jeez. I can’t stop weeping. Blessings to you young fella. I hope you have tones of joy and fun! Cheers.
Such a humble beast wish nothing but the best for him!!🙏🙏🙏🙏
This is a guy you can really root for.
The Pelicans should have a good team.
So do the Lakers 😂
Thanks, Pelicans
Lets Dance Baby Welcome to the Big Easy Zion💯💪👍🔥
He is crying because he has to play with the pelicans and not a mans team
@@WarAgeTV The Pelicans are about to be a man's team and spank your favorite team in the process. You clown.
He's gone on the record saying to his family and friends that he doesn't want to play there.
@@HankBlockOG ok he's here What else now?
@@NiijiBorn504 He leaves just like Paul and AD
Love this kid so much - wish him the best in and out of basketball - such a humble and wonderful young man
Don't ever be a step dad, thanked his mum and didn't even mention his stepdad who helped out
😂😂😂😂😂😂 that's cold
Mom*
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Love seeing the emotions from players when they get drafted.
where in football or basketball?
I cry at every draft. So happy when young people's dreams come true and their hard work pays off. 😭😍😍❤️
I don't. He looks weak.
Mark Gold weak??? He just got drafted his dream came true emotions run deep.
Wish the best for him. He’s lucky he’s going to a team with decent pieces around him unlike RJ and ja morant
The Knicks have decent pices as well, the Grizzlies not so much
The grizzles have jaren Jackson junior
Grizzlies got JJJ, if Val stays he’s a good piece. I feel like Grayson Allen can become a decent player. Kyle korver will always be a shooter, they now Ja morant and a whatever they pick at 23
@@elitetv1735 don't forget Avery Bradley either. Grizzlies could have a good young core of they play their cards right
Slick Ric fuck off pussy
He has me over here crying! I wish him the best man he deserves it
I should not have watched this video in a public place.....damn. Watched him at Duke all year and this is genuinely his personality. He was more excited for his teammates success than his own. A special talent and an even better human. Good luck Zion! Mad love from the 6.
Him crying had me crying congrats zion and good luck in the NBA
Me to man lmao 32yo man crying on sum draft shit haha
LeeTravius Mckay nobody gives a fuck at all and stop self promoting or ill strike ur channel or account
@@milesjay3366 mate firstly you dont get striked for self promotion, secondly you dont have the capabilties of doing that, just shut up you weirdo
It's a breath of fresh air seeing an athlete show emotion like that. We have all been caught up like that before where you cant control your emotions. He handled himself with class. Cant wait to watch this guy for many years. Zion!!!! #1 Woohoo
Even more glad to have zion on the pelican squad after seeing how humble he was
Zion in tears because now he can finally get those pornstars.
Congrats to Zion and his family
Its igh to cry bro, you did your parents proud and u made dat
Damn bro I almost 😭 congrats Zion hope u win plenty of championships n mvps
Great job by Dad and Mom. A positive united front. Would have been nice to hear Dad get some thanks. All good. Best of luck Zion
Elijah Dreamprayer66 step dad, really shouldn’t get credit... but that’s his choice...
@@mythicalmusical800 why shouldn't step dad get credit
@Bronsexual Police Department nope, it really isnt…
Not many moms put their dreams aside for their children because of FASHIONOVA😂
Comment of the year!!!🎊🤣🤣🤣
Timothy West 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏿♂️
I’m so excited to see him play!!Congrats Zion💯💯
A year later and this guy still dominating, what a humble amazing human being, forsure a superstar and has the potential to be the greatest to ever do it in the nba franchise
Thee best number 1 draft gratitude and appreciation and reaction ever ... That made me a fan of him
I cried more than i should! So beautiful and what a blessing 🙏♥️ enjoy the moment Zion
Wow. The emotion..... He won't let Mom down for sure. Won't be a bust 💯
then you look back 6 years ago at fucking anthony bennett goofy ass and you realize the difference between a kid who plays every play like its his last vs someone whose just here to get paid boss.....thats why I hope zion good luck send him good energy lord....he actually cares and isn't in the league just to be in the league...he will sacrifice to win he will play through pain work hard..
All the best! Been watching his highlights since highschool.
I thank god for this man he deserves more I cried at this the moment he said he’s mom sacrifice a lot for him hit hard his mom a real mvp for everything god bless him can’t wait to see more from him
Damn, he had me crying. What a humble person Zion is -- also, what a great mother!
When all that hard work pays off. . .period. This was raw. Congratulations Zion!
@ifyouknew thenyouknew Fuck You.
I'm so happy for him he's put in a lot of effort and is one of the reasons I love playing basketball
Congrats Z. Awesome you are, I wish the best for you. Cant wait to watch you play ball NBA 💪
I'm a Knick fan,i followed him through highschool,and i'm with this young man all the way!!!
calvin watson too bad they rigged the draft to help LeBron James
@@thebklynprophet o'k how?
Man, Zion crying make me wanna cry. .. Gonna be a journey we're all rooting for him!
That's real ! That moment Zion had when he was in tears was powerful. Some guys have played in the league 20 years and haven't had an impact like that ♥️💯 I'll never forget it
Love the Humility, that's missing in alot of NBA players
He's going to transition easily with such a young core in the Pelicans, best of luck, Zion.
Sosa He’s gonna force himself to New York. Once we get him. Watch. :)
Prestige Shogun No. Zion isn’t like AD, this kid just wants to put his head down and play basketball. He’s not caught up in all that “play for a big market team” bullshit. He’s said many times that he’s excited to play for New Orleans, and NOLA has a new and very improved Front Office now, so it’s almost a guarantee that the Pels will build a strong team around him in the near future (unlike what happened with AD). Not to mention that New Orleans already has a lot of cap space, not enough to sign a super max, but enough to sign a really good player. Who knows what they’ll do in FA. Pelicans will be contenders by 2020-2021 season, and Zion isn’t going anywhere. Mark my words.
This man had the biggest heart I’ve ever seen in any NBA player. Zion is amazing ❤️
Bro yu dk any other nba player lol but happy for him
This is a wonderful moment for Zion and his mom, congrats on your achieve ment
Man I hope he has a fantastic and healthy career. Zion is gonna be amazing to watch. Cant wait!!!
If you didn’t feel something after watching that then you don’t have a soul. Congrats to this young brotha, I’m wishing him a billion blessings!!! 🙏🏾
When your emotions pour out because of the love he has for this game is amazing I’m so proud of bro man
Zion made me cry with him, very humble, I wish him all the success in the New Orleans.
This is one of the most humble, nicest, and hard-working player in the NBA. But still dominating each and everyday 🔥🔥
I'm a big Duke fan and to see him go #1 is Awesome. He and his mom deserve all the blessing in the world for being so humble 😊🙏
Respect to this young man. Mothers sacrifice so much, great of him to acknowledge that on such a stage
All while ignoring the man who guided his life and basketball career, HIS STEPDAD!!!
Awwww, God bless this man.
A wonderful short story that explains everything... good family with great souls.. wish them all the best