9-Year-Old Fan Teaches J.J. Watt About True 'Will Power' | My Wish

9-Year-Old Fan Teaches J.J. Watt About True 'Will Power' | My Wish | ESPN Archives

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(2016) Revisit when Nine-year-old Will Martinez of Houston had been battling leukemia with incredible bravery for more than three years, emulating the characteristic of the athlete he most admires -- the Texans' J.J. Watt.
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@jasonmoore7223 5 жыл бұрын

I thought my 9 week old daughter would never see me happy. That was a heartcrushing thing to hear.

@lamtexas8543 5 жыл бұрын

"because I was going to be sad forever" totally heartcrushing.

@dr.pendyke4887 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that got to me too....

@OspTheOG 5 жыл бұрын

dude i got goosebumps when she said that dude...

@nigelcorso 4 жыл бұрын

someone cutting onions here

@samie5856 4 жыл бұрын

Wow u look just like SAS

@SickoXXII 5 жыл бұрын

There are a few NFL players you can’t hate no matter what team they play on. JJ Watt, Larry Fitzgerald, Drew Brees... These guys are just awesome.

@justinoiler9749 5 жыл бұрын

Uncle Bobby is Aunt Emily Justin and Jessica Melissa with Mike Danielle is Luis Misty is Scott Megan with Mike Michelle and Kevin

@MrJobelp 5 жыл бұрын

Drew brees?!

@texasrockshillcountry6574 5 жыл бұрын

NIC Sicko wish that was totally true, but some suck-ups along with colin kaepernick found a way to do that...

@c.juneau410 5 жыл бұрын

YOU ARE SOOOO RIGHT!! I LOVE THEM ALL. GREAT, GREAT MEN.

@MrNuthed 5 жыл бұрын

@@texasrockshillcountry6574 kaepernick hasn't played for 3 yrs. Way to stay relevant you douche.

@nathandee3077 6 жыл бұрын

"When the monsters look up they look at him and he says GET OUT" This kids a legend

@collinmusick4674 4 жыл бұрын

NathanDee307 but this kid as gone past legend

@bradunderwood5684 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah...J.J is a great man. And the money he raised after the flood in Houston!!! 🙏👍

@texasrockshillcountry6574 5 жыл бұрын

Brad Underwood believe it or not, some suck-ups along with colin kaepernick managed to disenfranchise J.J. Watt.

@cjphillips7015 7 жыл бұрын

this is awesome. I'm not a Texans fan but I am now a JJ watt fan. incredible human being

@aidanmcavoy2930 6 жыл бұрын

Cj Phillips same i have always liked him tho cause he really is a great person

@ibleedblackandpurple8168 6 жыл бұрын

Those dislikes were andrew luck and the colts

@maxgreene6846 6 жыл бұрын

Cj Phillips I agree

@venicestu 6 жыл бұрын

Anybody who lifts the spirits of innocent kids is a hero in my book

@DCJUNIOR2000 6 жыл бұрын

HE IS A CLASS ACT!!!!!

@Yoshiling 5 жыл бұрын

How does anyone not like JJ Watt? Pure class. Love seeing great families like this. Will is a tough kid, and you can tell there is a lot of love in that family.

@justindagostino54 7 жыл бұрын

Respect J.J.

@travismcalister9462 7 жыл бұрын

J.J. Watt classy guy

@thehighhopes5336 6 жыл бұрын

I never understood why people always say "sorry " when they start to cry. People seem to do that automatically. You just got the worst news a parent can get. There is no need to apologize. You have every right to react any way you want.

@ryancampbell2969 6 жыл бұрын

Patrick Wagener I was about to say the same thing. "Nah, Momma, you're good, nothing to apologize for!"

@misterjakemczilla 6 жыл бұрын

Patrick Wagener well if I were to start crying in front of someone, I would say sorry too because i feel like I would be making them uncomfortable. I know I would feel uncomfortable if someone started crying in front of me

@EriumKross 5 жыл бұрын

So true. I do the same thing. That's interesting that we feel we need to apologize for feeling that way. I guess we feel embarrassed and vulnerable when we cry.

@xander1756 5 жыл бұрын

It's conditioning. Some cultures believe it's impolite or wrong to show negative emotion publicly. Folks give consession to kids for open expression, but we're taught to hide our real selfs as we age. Even worse for males, who are denigrated for being emotional.

@4magnels494 4 жыл бұрын

This is why I love JJ Watt. Not only is he a phenomenal football player. He is a humanitarian as well! He loves kids! He does so much to help others. His parents should be proud for raising such amazing boys!!

@williamsmith8333 6 жыл бұрын

No matter what Pro player plays for whatever team, if you act like this then I am a fan! respect to JJ!

@chewy739 5 жыл бұрын

I love how humble and giving J.J. Is

@kyrah7347 7 жыл бұрын

Wow.. JJ Watt is my favorite player for this reason.

@isaiahsandoval2203 6 жыл бұрын

JJ watt is a great human being now he is one of my favorite players

@dwightbovey5694 5 жыл бұрын

The love, these NFL players (and other pros) show, and how down to earth they are. They actually care more than we think

@KingJacob316 6 жыл бұрын

rip jj watt hand 6:00

@jackamoe_516 6 жыл бұрын

sunny I saw That! Lol

@omar-a8263 6 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@xjuicewrldlaroiandskimaskf2725 5 жыл бұрын

BRAVE!!! My dad had AML. IM SO SORRY U HAD TO GO THROUGH THIS! You are amazing and strong and brave!!! People like you make us stop and recheck the meaning of “life”

@georgeevans1543 6 жыл бұрын

Of all the people that do things like this, JJ Watt may be the greatest ever. I am a Giants fan and I have MONSTER RESPECT for JJ. From his help with the Hurricane Harvey survivors to the Santa Fe school shootings to Make a Wish, I've never seen anyone more charitable, with an almost indomitable will to help. My hat's off to JJ Watt. You truly are awesome.

@TonyDanger 5 жыл бұрын

When the mom said she thought she'd be sad forever... damn.

@ethandavis8262 6 жыл бұрын

Such a nice person, gave me chills JJ

@Nokin92 4 жыл бұрын

This boy and jj watt are gems. I hate seeing these little kids going thru the fight of their life at such a young age with so much of their lives ahead of them. It amazes me at how positive they can be while someone is cutting onions beside me

@jonassfd12 6 жыл бұрын

3:03 damn JJ easy on the kid's hand 6:00 revenge from the kid

@12345balla12345 6 жыл бұрын

Johnghost B. Hahahahahahah that cracking noise when J.J grabs his hand at 3:03 It sounded like he crushed every bone in the kids hand

@travisuyesugi567 5 жыл бұрын

LOOOOOL

@justinprieto557 5 жыл бұрын

Johnghost B. A

@chefhiski5273 5 жыл бұрын

That sounds like its breaking his hand

@marcustGMS 4 жыл бұрын

You deserve some sort of award for this lmfao

@frankhoeppel2314 5 жыл бұрын

I am a Steelers fan and have been since 1976. But I am a Texans fan now as well.

@rowdy4asbell 4 жыл бұрын

Steelers have two of the Watts, I don’t think Houston will get rid of JJ, they are all class acts.

@debbysilence4495 5 жыл бұрын

J J Watt is a wonderful human being. He gives a lot to his community. He is a person who can set a great example for others.

@jackmehoff319 5 жыл бұрын

the fact that a pro athlete does this is amazing.. good on you jj !!

@ac6298 6 жыл бұрын

JJ IS THE REAL DEAL - HE'S ALWAYS ALWAYS DOING THE RIGHT THING (GIANTS FAN)

@lidiamancias2369 5 жыл бұрын

One in a million!!

@michaelkimball8192 5 жыл бұрын

Saquan did one of these. Check it out. It's great. (Giants fan also)

@rtlthemusician5598 4 жыл бұрын

Giants fan also, love my team!

@MrCMarra 4 жыл бұрын

Watt a guy. The world needs more people like him.

@BratatoChip 3 жыл бұрын

What a tough kid man... I couldn’t imagine having to go through that at a young age

@DinFL 4 жыл бұрын

Will, you are a force to be reckoned with and I’m in awe of your bravery and strength. Thank you for sharing your story.

@onepomofo 5 жыл бұрын

JJ Watt has always been incredibly humble. And there are a lot more just like him...we just never see the stories

@kevinbernardo7541 6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome he actually went to his house to spend the day with him!

@matthewstephans2466 4 жыл бұрын

Well we have t.j. watt that whole family is special. But I'm afraid jj is gonna have to pass the torch. Cause little bro might be as big a highlight real if not bigger. And hands down should win defensive player of the year.

@iliketurtles8505 6 жыл бұрын

This warmed my heart

@QuillyTheKid 3 жыл бұрын

what a great kid and a really awesome guy in JJ!

@tracywalkerPossumQueen 5 жыл бұрын

JJ is the nicest, kindest, most genuine and giving person, and who is so grounded. I knew him as a Badger at the University of Wisconsin, and he's just the best of the best! We could all learn some seriously genuine humanity from this young man. And GO WILL! WILL POWER! You've definitely picked the best possible role model.

@JD-ee8wp 4 жыл бұрын

Ultimate respect not only to JJ but to Will also. 2 strong individuals

@jacklynbustamante5613 5 жыл бұрын

God bless this family❤️ he is a warrior. My prayers and love are with you.

@BoredAtWork2000 4 жыл бұрын

JJ Watt is an awesome human being for all the time he commits to making moments like this happen. And hats off to all the positivity Will has in this situation.

@_____7512 4 жыл бұрын

God bless this lil man ❤️❤️ he just takes up meeting JJ Watt like an old friend ..

@davebuttomer8427 4 жыл бұрын

Always mad respect for this young man, as well as JJ Watt. Both true hero’s

@thehighhopes5336 6 жыл бұрын

Not a Texas fan but jj did a great thing for this kid.

@ankurmalhotra6278 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not crying, you're crying

@jbreezy101 5 жыл бұрын

Oh I'm not crying, it must be the onions. Love this!

@kylepowell7811 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, yes i amm

@marialameiras9029 Жыл бұрын

😭 A truly sweet and humble man. We need more of that in our sports stars.

@ravok23 5 жыл бұрын

Love this story. Makes me proud to be a Houston-ion and a Texans fan. I hope the best for that brave little guy and his family. J.J. Watt is a class act. He is always doing nice, kind acts for people here in Houston and other places.

@elizabethseals2001 5 жыл бұрын

I love this kid! He's got such a good personality. Prayers going up for Will. 🙏

@franciscopolanco16 4 жыл бұрын

I do remember what is to have a hero and look forward to him . JJ it’s a great example not just on the field but he’s got a quiet personal life too . Good hero to follow

@mafuzzyman 5 жыл бұрын

Jj watt is such a nice guy amazing for that kid too ❤️

@kenwbrenner 4 жыл бұрын

How precious. Another example of how caring and love always is more meaningful than money or worldly goods. God Bless all

@jacksontruitt6477 6 жыл бұрын

THIS...This is the reason I love America THIS... This is the reason why I love to love THIS... is why soldiers risk there lives THIS...this right here, is why I just became a Texans fan!!

@chicagozephyr2399 5 жыл бұрын

Great comment, Jackson

@Timmytoes37 5 жыл бұрын

This had nothing to do with soldiers. Give credit where credit is due.

@chicagozephyr2399 5 жыл бұрын

@@Timmytoes37 I respectfully agree with Jackson. He gave credit to JJ and the Texans. At the very least, allow him the liberty to see the bigger picture.

@Ilkayirlaiker 4 жыл бұрын

Nice choice

@stevenrandall8300 4 жыл бұрын

@@chicagozephyr2399 i respectfully agree with timmy. soldiers don't risk their lives so jj can be a great human being

@TheJaybrone 5 жыл бұрын

JJ Watt is genuinely one of the nicest people on earth. He goes out of his way to support his community and his fans.

@FLYIN_DAGGERZ 4 жыл бұрын

3:52 that little girls accent...... *thassu rite theyur*

@stonebone316 3 жыл бұрын

That was super adorable

@wayne4386 6 жыл бұрын

This is the kinda stuff the NFL should be asking every player to do!! and JJ Watts does this stuff all the time. I was never an NFL fan all college, but I now have a player that i will watch all the time JJ Watts.

@mikeblash3543 4 жыл бұрын

Im forever a Patriots fan but the things J.J does for his community is amazing..much respect

@kcook8119 4 жыл бұрын

I know the feeling of this family. My daughter was diagnosed at 2 y/o and fought to remission for 8 yrs.

@stevecollins8261 5 жыл бұрын

Prayers for Will an inspiration and prayer to you JJ watts you both are awesome!

@taylorrichards3698 3 жыл бұрын

I pray for Will and his family!!!! What a beautiful and strong boy!!! I loved this story!

@billyreynolds4749 5 жыл бұрын

Great video about a brave little boy and a really cool professional athlete! JJ...that's was awesome what you did for that 9 year old boy! He'll remember the time you spent with him for the rest of his life! God Bless that boy, and God Bless you J.J. Go Texans!!

@brendan967 9 ай бұрын

Wow. THAT is a man. Not a sports person, his DAD. You're my hero, mate.

@ziggyblue782 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Praying he’s doing well and living life as all young kids should, happy and carefree.

@y2king32 4 жыл бұрын

hey guys notice how his parents are just tripping out because JJ watt really is so real and loves people they seem to be in pure shock how genuine he is and JJ watt is enjoying their son just a big kid lol hilarious and beautiful

@daverichards9141 5 жыл бұрын

I love JJ, pure heart of gold.

@MrMacman71 6 жыл бұрын

absolute pure 100% class act!!!!!

@gamelandelight4932 7 жыл бұрын

There's always one 💩 head to dislike what Is obviously touching!

@ok-ye3wr 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry

@jeffb8781 4 жыл бұрын

Kind things like this is what our nation needs. A true professional leads by example. Good for u JJ for making this kids wish.

@GLXYShift 5 жыл бұрын

This kid is the most inspiring person I’ve ever seen. He’s great

@johnmertens4360 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing ...what a awesome video ..J.J.Watt thank you for making this young man's day .A day he will never forget ...this goes way beyond the game of football...God Bless ...many prayers for you WILL . 🙏.."WILL POWER "

@endingasp4303 6 жыл бұрын

Such a humble kid

@MrAhutson 4 жыл бұрын

Much respect to you JJ. Will u got this!!!!

@2ndarmoredhellonwheels106 5 жыл бұрын

Hes got more courage than a lot of adults I know.myself included

@trishking4355 6 жыл бұрын

Bless his heart

@feliciaturner9255 Жыл бұрын

This always makes me cry

@lidiamancias2369 5 жыл бұрын

God bless you man!!

@jdeleon7919 5 жыл бұрын

JJ Watt is the man!! Heart of gold

@zboy3434 6 жыл бұрын

That's amazing!

@Amkroll 6 жыл бұрын

Really emotional video, love Watt #OnWisconsin

@kristinreynolds577 3 жыл бұрын

One of the many reasons that we love JJ Watt in our family too!!! Happy Halloween!! 🎃🎃🎃

@larryburton9369 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wishes that y'all do for the children

@sandramrotek9100 3 жыл бұрын

This is just great. So personal. Love it. Thank you very much.

@canadianboy7033 4 жыл бұрын

JJ always doing things like this. Love him

@patrickwright3482 4 жыл бұрын

Jj watt is a real stand up guy. He does alot for people seems real caring. Dont know how people can dislike something like this.

@nickmurray1684 6 жыл бұрын

Awe, i wanna give him a big hug

@buckeyes2387 4 жыл бұрын

So happy for will and his family. May God watch over him and his family keep them all safe. Amen

@kaylanorsworthy 6 жыл бұрын

Truly an amazing story

@campuslegends6478 4 жыл бұрын

I love JJ even more now...such a good role model.

@anjanadevikumar 5 жыл бұрын

I cannot stop crying!

@madmanmike69 5 жыл бұрын

Truly amazing.

@americaneagleju5561 5 жыл бұрын

This is beyond amazing!!!

@Mvan5389 2 жыл бұрын

To all the athletes that take this responsibility on their shoulders 🙏🏽 god continue to bless

@deb8183 Жыл бұрын

He gave me will power on a day I needed it. Thank you.

@michael2305 4 жыл бұрын

Family = amazing Kid = ultra JJ visiting = Perfect.

@suzie830 2 жыл бұрын

Blessings to this boy! I wonder how he's doing today.❤❤❤

@christopherpage7520 3 жыл бұрын

Stay Strong fella prayers for you and your family

@mylittleparadise.7979 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely moving and beautiful story JJ Watt is the epitome of the NFL. He is the most amazing man ever he gives so much to everybody, no matter who you are. And he doesn't just do it for PR he does it because he loves. I really hope he comes to Buffalo. The bills Mafia has always been about charity and love. We want your love here in Buffalo. If you see this we need you and want you and we would embrace you with open arms.