The Story Behind the Teammate of the Year Award

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Ай бұрын

The amazing true story behind the NBA's Teammate of the Year award. Share this with someone to make their day a little better.
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@jonnyarnett Ай бұрын

Probably my favorite story in Basketball history. Some of you may recognize the original script, but I promise it ain’t many, because the video bombed the first time. With Conley winning the award, and with so few people knowing the details about it, I thought it was worth giving this thing an update. Are Twyman and Stokes appreciated enough??

@MJIZZEL Ай бұрын

Definitely not enough. I didn't know about it before your video.

@christopherhamill525 Ай бұрын

Watched the first video but still sat and watched this through again, incredibly story and Jacks acceptance speech on behalf of Stokes when he was entered to the HOF is a great video for those who haven’t watched it (I imagine there are very few who have).

@kavoorz379 Ай бұрын

I remember watching this video, but no problem sharing it all over again!

@MrReese Ай бұрын

Really not a fan of these "updates" of previous videos.

@onlyfacts3178 Ай бұрын

you forget to mention that SUBMARINE foul was really common those days and in almost every game you would see that type of foul...

@fortnitejake850 Ай бұрын

The fact that Ernie Johnson didn’t know this story for a while is crazy. Tells you how unknown it is. We need a movie about it!!!!!!

@mrmacho41 Ай бұрын

It would have been a great movie for the 90s or early 2000s, but not nowadays. They would find some where to make it ALL about race instead of some race stuff, but 90% about the man and the people that loved him.

@brettreynolds1976 Ай бұрын

There was a movie made about it. “Maurie” made in 1973. It’s pretty melodramatic, but worth watching.

@onlyfacts3178 Ай бұрын

ERNIE knew this story for sure, maybe he didnt knew some details like Jack paying his bills ...everyone that watches basektball over 40 knows this story..i am 46 and i know this story since i was a kid...and i am not even american..

@rafaelraad555 Ай бұрын

100%

@celtics17banners84 Ай бұрын

I remember this story. It’s nuts how high the bar is for the teammate award

@carljustinenuestro8771 Ай бұрын

Everytime I heard about the story of Jack Twyman and Maurice Stokes, I always want to cry especially when Mr. Twyman became Mr. Stokes’ guardian. Despite that they have different race, they are always like a brother. I remember when I watched the movie “Maurie”, Mr. Twyman really love Mr. Stokes so much until when Mr. Stokes return to Cincinnati when he honored before the Royal game. I tell you what, I’m really cried about when the PA announcer called his name and crowd goes crazy. I’m very honored that we have a great player and a great human being just like Mr. Jack Twyman. They are probably the basketball version of Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo. Rest In Peace Mr. Twyman and Mr. Stokes.

@no1uknugamingchannel Ай бұрын

Brian's Song is a great movie too ✌🏾

@markjackson6431 Ай бұрын

Maurice Stokes was a great player who’s career ended too soon. this man was like Bill Russell with better passing skills. when we think of the greatest what ifs….we think of Hill, Hardaway, Walton (the greatest what if imo), Roy and Bias. Stokes deserves to be in that list. similar to Bill even though their career/prime was short you could see the greatest in that short span.

@benberry792 Ай бұрын

Yep, u got me Jonny 😢 it cracks my wife up how some of these sports stories get to me but none of her sappy movies do. Again, great videos my dude! Keep 'em coming

@17thNO Ай бұрын

This is a true story of human kindness and perseverance. Thank you @Jonny Arnett for bring be this story. It is now my favorite of basketball history.

@Sheng-Li248 Ай бұрын

I saw this a few days ago and I immediately thought of Jonny. 🔥

@RyeAkai Ай бұрын

While I knew about this story, it still touches the heart no matter how many times I hear it. My respects to these two greats.

@74205gb Ай бұрын

One of the most heartwarming stories in the history of sport. They should make a move like they did with Brian's Song. #MambaMentality

@bryanterrill7674 Ай бұрын

I heard this story a few months ago but there were some details here I didn't know. Great story & tragic event

@pasigiri Ай бұрын

Awesome story. Never heard it before. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great content Jonny.

@adrianp.1195 Ай бұрын

Johnny, The first time you told this story it did NOT bomb. You got my attention, and if you got my attention I am more intelligent than yesterday because of it, so thank you. This story is beautiful and probably the best there is when it comes to athletes taking care of teammates, family, and friends. I wish more athletes like these existed in today’s generation.

@jonnyarnett Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!! When I say “bombed”, I just mean it in terms of how many views it got. I think it ended up with like 7k views, and my channel average is like 20-40k. Honestly, I’m just determined to get as many people as possible to hear this story, just because it’s so uplifting :)

@sidwalker4194 Ай бұрын

Needless to say...GREAT STORY...and you told it well. A very touching piece. Stokes was before my time, but I was familiar with his relationship with Twyman & the Kutcher County Club in The Catskills & the charity event. The naming of the gym was news to me. Thanks for the memories. No question, your the best.

@danielangelov91 Ай бұрын

I wish this gets a great movie!

@alex4833 Ай бұрын

Excellent video, Jonny! I learned about Twyman and Stokes from your video. I love the original video and this one. It is beautiful and moving and among your best videos. I am deeply moved by Twyman and Stokes' story. Thank you for sharing. Have a nice rest of the week! God bless :).

@cadecrusader3940 Ай бұрын

Thank you Jonny!

@jonnyarnett Ай бұрын

Of course! Thank you for always tuning in!

@cadecrusader3940 Ай бұрын

@@jonnyarnett my pleasure!

@bosskbounty Ай бұрын

Great video Jonny. Jack is a genuine role model when it comes to athletes. Fantastic human being. Got me watching his Hall of fame induction, Jack Twyman giving the speech. Incredible, much respect.

@Says_me Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I was not aware of all these details to the story.

@jakelowe3441 Ай бұрын

How does this not have more likes? Wtf wrong with people? Good story, good video, keep digging for the one's that people forgot about cause these stories and history should never be forgotten.

@messistl Ай бұрын

Love this story every time it comes up. Thanks for the watch

@skolcole Ай бұрын

This story just gives faith in humanity. All we ever hear about is the horrific race relations from days gone by (as we should learn about and learn from). Stories like this need to be heard by everyone. Cheers everybody!

@ZincAddict Ай бұрын

If you reupload this 10 more times, I'll watch every single one and weep every single time

@lilblackmamba538 Ай бұрын

Shout out to the wife to agree to take him in as well. Hope I get a good hearted woman like that 💯

@hassanes3360 Ай бұрын

Genuinely an incredible story

@KDRusha Ай бұрын

I remember the first time I heard this story. Definitely one of those “try not to cry” moments for sure

@danielangelov91 Ай бұрын

Just considering the fact that this is happening in the 50's and early 60's when the racial bias was on another level makes this story way more amazing!

@Crispy.Chalklit Ай бұрын

im crying inside a bus now, thanks man

@alexlanza79 Ай бұрын

What an inspiring story, and once again people who think that the 50s and 60s were just decades with plumbers, there is the answer, this guy could have very well be in the Goat conversation

@robertkalas1921 Ай бұрын

Jack Twyman. Pittsburgh Central Catholic high school.🙏

@t.c.soares2254 Ай бұрын

Wow... Thanks for sharing!

@Odysseus1999 Ай бұрын

A story I’ve never heard before! Stokes couldn’t catch a break, truly a tragedy.

@DominatingClips Ай бұрын

He was a rebounding machine, averaging 17 boards a game in his 3 year career

@alejanoelallen1952 Ай бұрын

🏀

@thomash8501 Ай бұрын

What I love most is that this transcends the racial issues, especially back then. We are human beings first, races, cultures, religions, etc., second and on down the line. Let's be united by our love of basketball but also a love for the diversity and beauty that is us as people. Great video Jonny!

@ATroubledGreensLibrary Ай бұрын

🎉❤

@rylen_moore18 Ай бұрын

Can you make a video about how Jokic’s legacy has changed and where he ranks all-time for you with his recent MVP?

@chrilpy Ай бұрын

Maurice Stokes finished a game after suffering a life threatening injury, Willis Reed tried to play through a torn ACL, and Wilt won a FMVP with a broken shooting hand. Nowadays guys don’t play through minor injuries even in the playoffs

@machoboys8884 Ай бұрын

Luka, KCP, and Murray are playing though injuries rn at this very moment

@greengirl4486 Ай бұрын

🍄

@Davivd2 Ай бұрын

3:15 the guy he's guarding is 50 years old. LOL. They really let anyone play back in the day. If you showed up to training camp, you made the team.

@samparker5488 Ай бұрын

how do you watch this video and that’s your main takeaway

@gotwobag7876 Ай бұрын

🏀👍👋🏀🏀

@gold-man9 Ай бұрын

3rd edition of this video 🎉

@jonnyarnett Ай бұрын

Man, you’re a real one! This video bombs every time. I keep tweaking it and changing up the thumbnail and updating the footage, but it doesn’t seem to matter. This is the last time I’ll update it. Just sad that people don’t care about such an awesome story. We need more uplifting stuff like this.

@markjackson6431 Ай бұрын

the story behind IBM Award

@modest-review9350 Ай бұрын

Jonny please top 10 offensive players all time

@JohnnyRodgers3 Ай бұрын

No order Wilt MJ Jokic Curry LeBron Oscar Robertson Jerry west Larry bird Kevin Durant Magic johnson HM: SHAQ AND KOBE

@modest-review9350 Ай бұрын

This is bullshit

@JohnnyRodgers3 Ай бұрын

@@modest-review9350 how😭 who's over these 12 guys😭 Luka is approaching

@owensmith2137 Ай бұрын

The Royals could have beat the Celtics possibly more than twice. The Royals with Robertson were already a major roadblock for them.

@SavoxYT 18 күн бұрын

The story is a great one and I always love hearing it, but this is your third time covering it...

@onlyfacts3178 Ай бұрын

IF you dont know TWYMAN and STOKES story you dont know basketball. SORRY but thats one of the most famous NBA stories...

@owenyoumans5597 Ай бұрын

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@user-pf2wn1kg8p Ай бұрын

amen thats why mj is not the goat but jesus the lamb

@owenyoumans5597 Ай бұрын

@@user-pf2wn1kg8p Jesus is over everything and everyone. The Bible is about Jesus. Life is all about Jesus.

@owensmith2137 Ай бұрын

@@owenyoumans5597 Bruh can you not see he's agreeing with you???

@owenyoumans5597 Ай бұрын

@@owensmith2137 Yeah, I can see he is agreeing with me. I'm just stating facts.