I was in the room.....and have replayed it many times. The man had us on our feet and owned us. Just amazing!

#1 Family #2 Religion #3 The Green Bay Packers

Wow. No script, no overhead presentation, no cue cards. Totally from the heart. Best kind of speech anyone can give.

I have listened to this speech so many times. Never gets old. 35 years later and still the greatest, most self motivating speech I have ever heard.

Makes me tear every time. My bags are packed . . . God bless you wherever you are Mr. Valvano

To grab the microphone and hold the entire room in the palm of your hand, it's a gift. What a great coach and even greater human being.

I was there, greatest speech ever.

I was 9 years old and wathed. That game in 83,I was a tarheel fan but I pulled for NC state that night,,because they were from my state and the acc, I live 50 miles from from where he is buried, so I'm going to go there and pay my respects,he was a great man and I know he is in heaven.

40:10 “ordinary people do extraordinary things”

I found this speech on KZfaq shortly after it was uploaded. I find myself watching it at least once a year. Thanks for sharing.

I could listen to Jim Valvano all day

This video should have way more views than what’s posted. If we only acted in a small manner of the way Jimmy V presented himself this world would be in such a better place. I am in such a better place for listening/watching this.

Whenever I need a lift me up, I listen to the late Valvano what a great motivational speaker may he RIH 🙏

Precious man. Very missed.

As an Iona alumnus and booster....BTW now Iona University....God Bless Jimmy V and his family...the cancer research foundation he established does great things...once had a beer with the man after an Iona victory...remember...you owe your parents everything....

Who's watching in 2018/19? Jimmy could of done stand up this is entertaining.

I was glad to call him my friend ❤ 🎉

If it wasn't for Dean Smith, I might have been a NCSU fan all because of Valvano

I remember when only the audio of this speech was available and I’d still listen to it over and over. Never gets old.

I watch this video one time each year. This is my philosophy for life.

I show this to my classes every year....#mybagsarepacked

When I need answers in life or I am lost ,or I need A BIG LIFT OF LOVE I LISTEN TO JIMMY, AND EVERY TIME IT GETS BETTER AND BETTER WHAT A TRUE GENUINE MAN , NEVER GIVE UP NEVER GIVE UP

I may be a Tarheel fan but I love this man. I have seen this speech 6-8 times now, never gets old. Jimmy V is one of the most motivating people that has ever lived.

From here on out I will always tell my kids, “my bags are packed!”

This is my favorite speech of all time. Jimmy V was truly amazing!!!!!!!!! Rest In Peace my dude

What a special person

I was in Nursing school and worked the weekend day shift at Hardee's during the NCAA tournament. Whenever I got home, NC State was always playing so I saw every one of their games for the 83 tournament. I loved this guy and he made me a State fan, to this day. He changed the face of college basketball. Now, every coach fouls the last 2 minutes, he started that. They also changed the fouls for the last 2 minutes of a game from one shot to automatic 2 shots. Just for starters. He was ahead of his time, absolutely hilarious, and a joy to listen to. Will always love you and the 83 team. Thanks, Jim.

Neal Brennan called this one of the funniest speeches by a non-comedian ever. His timing is incredible

2 years later I seen my comments about Jimmy's speech, and it's still the same, I love the GREAT MAN SPECIAL IN MY HEAT

What a wonderful man and speech! We miss you.

How can anyone possibly dislike this ??

There are precious few people that can walk into a room and you feel a physical energy from just their presence. I was fortunate to have met Valvano on a couple of occasions and he undoubtedly was one of those people. Amazing human being.

I love how hes motivating and funny at the same time

Is it alright if I have tears flowing? How can anyone not be motivated when you watch and LISTEN to that man. Heaven is a better place with him and his dad. Jimmy, cut down those nets Baby! Cut 'em down.

I started to hear about him valvano in 2013 , they had the survive and advance documentary on ESPN in Australia, and I was so moved by his AURA , his personality, his work ethic and passion. Jimmy v is a true icon. I watch this video alot to help my motivation in my work and in life.

JIMMY V FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

There is so much to say about this very influential man. However, if I was a famous stand-up comedian, and I was asked who is one of my biggest stand-up comic influences, I would say Jim Valvano. :)))

This is one of the best motivational speeches you'll ever see, and it might just be the best around. I used to show this video at the beginning of a tennis camp at which I taught for several years. It moves me every time I watch it like it's the first time. I'm not sure how anyone could dislike this video as 16 people did. I feel badly for you if you're one of the people that disliked this video.

Outstanding person

5 years later I still listen to jimmy, nothing has changed, it gets better and better And I am cutting the net And that high Mountain

Fantastic!!

He's probably one of the best motivational speakers I've seen

What a dude!

Best speech ever! Keep watching it over and over for years now. Thanks for sharing!

I watch this speech every year

I just watched the famous Jimmy V speech at the '93 Espy's which brought me here. This motivations speech here from Valvano is simply a phenomenal. It's inspiring, funny and thought provoking all at once. Thanks so much for posting this. What a great guy Jimmy V was. I miss him and very grateful we have video of him to remind all of us what an inspirational man he was.

I have fond memories of the time I spent with Jim and Pam ❤

Wow! I hope this video remains up on youtube for everyone to see, I'm shocked there aren't more views and comments. Thanks so much for contributing this video to us. I love this man! RIP Jim!

a classic!

thank you very much for uploading this video.

FREDERICO!!!

Jimmy V doing Ted Talks before they were a thing.

To this day NC State has a curse on them in basketball he was the best coach they ever had and ever will be they went to two Elite Eights, Sweet Sixteen and won a National Championship...

Awesome post mate you and jimmy are in my heart forever. gold star to you for the great work

48 minutes felt like 15.

why do people like Jimmy, who are loved by so many, help so many, die so young? and people like alan greenspan who destroy so many lives, they live forever.

@Dan - Thank you SO MUCH for posting this speech. It is by far the most amazing and motivating speech I have ever heard. As this video was on YT but then taken down for a while, please LMK if you'd be willing to share the file so I can ensure to have access to it for THE REST OF MY LIFE

Cold speaker mane 💯👊🏼

Who disliked this and why?

Jimmy V

I watched the game on TV.

Guys like Jimmy V die from cancer, that's life SMH

What is the minority speech