Coach John Wooden speaks about basketball, life and death

Coach John Wooden became the first basketball figure inducted into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum's Court of Honor. During his acceptance speech Wooden thanked his family and players and shared anecdotes from his legendary career.

[@hoangal]

Coach Wooden really seems like an incredible soul. Just a nice, well-rounded, and humble guy. He seems to be just one of the good guys, not just in sports but life in general.

[@tellthetruthg]

I can only say that when so many people of high character speak so highly of him I can only conclude he is truly an Angel on Earth.

[@bigdaddycmoney]

Brought me to both tears and smiles. Class act. He will be missed.

[@mountshy]

Coach Wooden is one of the greatest coaches, philosophers and persons of all time

[@ChillFella61]

Loved his quote, "Dont mistake activity for achievement". Very wise man who loved the Lord, I aspire to be like this man.

[@Lordmajeh]

RIP John Wooden, good coach, good sense of humor, great person.

[@COACHINHBALL]

Extremely approachable for a man of his status and reputation...a humble man of God.

[@espeeboy]

R.I.P. Wizard of Westwood, your players, fans, your students and your pupils high on life will miss you. Mind and memory so sharp even in his last years... humor and wit til the day he died. Sports and mankind as a whole has lost a true legend and father genius.

[@ThisNamesNowTaken]

Los Angeles is lucky to have two living in the city, he and Scully.

[@sghdr1]

There are very few great people that can inspire out of their surroundings but Coach Wooden is one of them. What a truly admirable human being.

[@stevendneal]

Wow!! I wilsh that he would of lived forever , a true coach that only recruited some of the best STUDENT athletes and taught some of the best lessons in life in every word that he spoke . College basketball will never be the same . We will miss you

[@You1TubeExaminer]

John wooden is a hero. A gentleman, a friend, a teacher

[@bballkid2345]

this man is 98 years old. he is truly amazing

[@KrayZkix]

RIP GREATEST COACH EVER

[@macauvoice]

Great man! A servant leader!

[@stotzie]

god he was sharp for an old bloke, a great human being

[@vince065us]

Coach is at peace,in the presence of God,Christ,and The Holy Spirit.He,Nell,and his folks are together again.Thank God for the life of John Wooden.

[@vince065us]

Coach was so humble.

[@zael142]

Greatest coach ever!!!

[@frieda406]

love him forever.

[@1usctroj]

Godspeed Sweet Prince.

[@TGipNC]

Brought a tear to my eye!

[@Info255]

he is 99 years old he is a good basketball player also

[@edd184]

Outstanding man

[@rchoper21]

Awesome interviews! Please post the service which I've been looking for for years! I thought the John Wooden service broadcast on all the local stations commercial free for over an hour & a half was very respectful.

[@gauchousa8310]

Truly inspirational...

[@jscottrockford]

R.I.P. Coach Wooden. Finally re-united with hie beloved Nelly :)

[@tjblyden]

R.I.P Coach John Wooden

[@jerryboucher5622]

There are no perfect human beings but Mr Wooden comes so very close.

[@KYRMusic]

RIP Coach wooden

[@jeterlover03]

@bcwhite750 agreed....I love a man who can enjoin his sports and still be thoughtful, compassionate, and secure. Here's a man who was a champion, and never belittled or underestimated anyone. He's an incredible role model for athletes and young men in general!

[@averyj]

What an amazing man.

[@shakespear333]

IN,LIFE SOMETIMES,WE MEET A TRUE ANGEL. AMAN WITH GREAT WISDOM,HUMILITY,A,MAN WITH THE TRUE UNDERSTANING ABOUT LIFE.A,CHRISTAN IN EVER SENSE.THE,FEAR OF GOD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDON.JOHN,WOODEN.WE,SALUTE YOU.GOD,BLESS YOU.

[@smithjg3]

A. Lincoln J. Wooden every other man

[@hockeyznice]

this is my friend account but i sware this is my great grand fther my name is cole jamse robbins my grand father is 98 now turning 99 this year

[@KellyClarksonRocks]

That was off the top, he's freestyling.

[@NelsonisnotPelson]

wat college did he go 2?

[@lenpey]

It's Wooden and Eddie Robinson. The best ever, in any sport.

[@big42james15]

oh god, they put his "favorite" nickname on the plaque

[@bhastings519]

@VeteransAgainstKonop no he is talking about his "pyramid of success".

[@TheGangsterE]

@jeffmagic32 Mine too dude he was a legend.

[@jeterlover03]

@jeterlover03 *enjoy*

[@alspeace]

Without a doubt. jeffmagic32 & bcwhite750

[@jaclynknight]

NOT DEAD YET... just very ill...