"How Do We Define What Failure Is?" | Inside Crew Revisits Giannis' Postgame Comments | NBA on TNT

Ernie, Charles, Kenny & Shaq couldn't shake Giannis Antetokounmpo's thoughts on failure, and revisit his comments to take a deeper dive.
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[@repetitive781]

What Kenny said really stood out for me. “When you win, you hurt yourself by thinking you’re doing everything right”.

[@mrdogfight1]

True. That's why undefeated boxers having a hard time bouncing back when they taste that first L.

[@StevenSmith-ml6ni]

the US as a whole needs to remember that.

[@shawngillespie3532]

@@StevenSmith-ml6ni Sooo true.

[@jayg5650]

@@mrdogfight1 this was the first thing that came to mind. A lot of young fighters lose once and never bounce back bc their mind is made up that they have no areas that need improvement.

[@ThomasFromTN]

Actually, what Kenny said was, “SOMETIMES when you win, you actually hurt yourself because you think you’re doing things correctly.” And that qualifier ("sometimes") embodies a BIG difference, message-wise, compared to what you attributed as Kenny's statement. And, in my view...it's that oftentimes tendency to undervalue nuance that causes unjustifiable takes and perspectives to be framed. Omitting "Sometimes" where reiterating Kenny's opening statement imbued a very different...a critical difference...insofar as what seems credible as to what Kenny actually meant. Kenny in no way - and I'm convinced Kenny very deliberately attempted to make this clear - in no way was Kenny insinuating that winning always translates to self-inflicted harm...which is exactly what your inaccurate restatement of Kenny's remark reflected. [I have to say...it bothers me how easily someone can find something they say being misquoted or misrepresented - and sometimes (not to say so in your case) misquoted intentionally, when repeated by others, that often leads to that someone having to defend something they never actually said or did in the first place.]

[@captainstubbing1]

Shout out to the whole panel… Chuck for his humility.. Kenny for his ambassadory skills… Shaq for keeping it real and Big E for being the goat

[@Lee-ic8ln]

Bucks season was a failure. Plan and simple. has nothing to do with "promotion" or "buying a big house". They didn't meet expectations and only won one game in the first round of the playoffs. If that isn't a failure then idk what is.

[@jvr6809]

​@@Lee-ic8lneven after that great speech you are right but maybe they can get it next year

[@jasondye9565]

Chuck for his humility, he just said he’s the most successful person in history😂😂

[@jvr6809]

@@jasondye9565 one of🤣

[@meedohegazi1912]

@@jasondye9565 He said one of the most successful people in the world, is he wrong?

[@dukehulsey4658]

The way Giannis called the reporter his first name and the way he did not go personal is the reason why he's a definition professional athlete.

[@christianbrianenad7032]

He took the high road almost went personal yet stepped on the breaks and then the ted talk.

[@oddballskull1941]

Do you get promoted every year is not the high road

[@Nopulu]

@@oddballskull1941 It was showing him the futility in his question.

[@hua..]

no the reason why he is the definition of a professional athlete is because he plays a sport professionally

[@terrygennings5052]

​@Oddball Skull it's a great question to ask 🤔. Was not personal at all in the context. We all don't get promoted every year but we work hard at least I know that I do. I also know it's steps to success.

[@TheLordisTheJustOne]

Shaq was talking about success in the NBA. Ernie, Kenny, and Charles were talking about how a person views success in their own life. Very deep. 👍

[@joeasuncion2891]

The main problem imo is that failure has such a strong, negative connotation behind it. Failure is 100% steps toward success, but it is still failure. If you expect to have a promotion this year but it's given to someone else, then you failed at getting that promotion (and that's completely fine). If you don't expect to be promoted but you work toward being better at your job and ultimately a promotion, you're not a failure because you didn't get that promotion. Giannis failed last year AND THAT'S OKAY, because failure is a step towards success in the future.

[@TheLordisTheJustOne]

@@joeasuncion2891 I understand what you mean. 👍

[@WARWITHWARWICK]

Well the question the reporter asked was about the nba season not personal life.

[@michaelturley3457]

Giannis not viewing this season as a failure is why he’ll never be a top 5 player. His mindset is what sets him apart from a guy like Jordan. If Jordan was this softies teammate he would have demanded he would be traded. Jordan would’ve said he was a failure the other 9 years.

[@TheLordisTheJustOne]

@@michaelturley3457 lol Good point.

[@jamesjefferson3809]

See, this is why I love this crew: this ain’t just a basketball conversation. This is a genuine life conversation about what failure is and how to handle it. I love all 4 of these guys perspectives.

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

Shaq is right too-- he's describing the pressure the elite athletes are under. It's enormous-- unimaginable to the rest of us.

[@evenebrown7353]

Yeah, would they say that if it was kd saying it?

[@Awes0m3n3s5]

​@@SuperRobertoClemente i dont think it's quite so unimaginable, he means everyone goes through pressures to succeed from our families, friends, society

[@dpw0499]

@@SuperRobertoClemente the money is also unimaginable

[@raylew833]

This isn’t a bigger picture convo, sports is about wins, losses and expectations. The thunder didn’t make the playoffs, but their season was a success. The bucks had the best record, the favorites to win the title but lost in 5 in the first round. That’s a FAILURE

[@benda777nba]

As a teacher coming off a tough week where I felt pulled in every direction, Chucks comments hit deep. I may not make lots of money but I know if I don't show up to work Monday, I let down 140 students and I know they need me. Thanks Chuck!

[@JennHayden]

Fellow teacher here. I will let my students down by showing up. This week was awful. So no, I won't be there. Not next week. Maybe not ever again. And that's OK.

[@gunjanpatel3022]

To me, you guys are heroes and at the top of list of most valuable people in society. I appreciate all of your sacrifices. Thank you!

[@itchonzzz]

Hey sorry cant help much but wishes you peace and joy everyday. May your soul be blessed

[@horvaton]

God bless y'all teachers out there shaping up our future! 💯

[@AacaL05]

Go get em champ. Every student you get to the next level is a championship

[@KobeLoverTatum]

I love how Shaq said “if you said I failed 16 years, you’re right” but if you actually tried to use that argument you’d know he’d bring his 4 rings up😂

[@Snakeskin94]

Lol yeahhhh Shaq is definitely a "broken clock is right twice a day" kinda guy, but, when he's right, he IS right.

[@zaidspetsin9084]

yepp

[@yajnalgibno6536]

Truuuuthhhh

[@stevens1-o7s]

I got 4 rings and you have none

[@CaesarAlexander]

Shaq is still an immature child, Shaq would’ve taken insanely personally trying to bring up all his stats like he does on Twitter. Shaq is corny.

[@aimson]

Great commentary. As a psychologist who only works with veterans, many who come to my office think similarly to Shaq, but they feel ashamed for the failure. We distinguish between a failed goal vs. a failed person in therapy all the time, as well as the definition of success. There are many ways to be successful, but usually it has to do with relationships, making good decisions/behaviors, and working hard.

[@TheSithLord]

Ugh!

[@obscurereference1927]

Very well put

[@tempota7792]

Failed goal is falling down. Failure is not getting back up.

[@ANGELOFDARKification]

Charles made a great point about how from a young age we are told materialistic things are tied to success. When in fact, it should be about being happy and content

[@brightBoss]

Okay so you'll be fine with him using that as an excuse whenever he gets bounced in the 1st round in the next 5 years? Just asking tho

[@alhassanebarry4596]

@@brightBoss go rewatch the video and reevaluate yourself, you didn't get the point.

[@brightBoss]

@@alhassanebarry4596 what's the point lol. The dude just got bounced and said there's no failure in sports so y'all fanboying that man hard.

[@mj234eva]

​@@brightBoss Add "Not so" to the beginning of your yt name.

[@brightBoss]

@@mj234eva 🤣

[@FireWeezyMarshall]

Failure is a mindset. Like a saying goes," Either I win or I learn. I never lose." Looking at where Giannis has come from and where he is right now, he is absolutely right in saying, "these are not failures, these are steps to success."

[@KingKobra49]

!

[@JKJK-lw8rm]

Then where and when is the success

[@applethunderspice3072]

@@JKJK-lw8rm just go ask Giannis 💀

[@BaithNa]

If the best team in the league loses to a play in team, it's a failure. Stop moving the goal posts and making excuses, just because you like the guy. No one would let Lebron or KD get away with this soft/non competitive mindset.

[@lm4733]

@@BaithNa shut up 🤣🤣 you can take a loss and learn from it…not every loss has to be chalked up as a failure….that in itself can be looked at as a soft mindset if every time you come up short you consider yourself a failure like be for real right now y’all know what he’s saying

[@Bob-fj7lr]

I love how Shaq brought the opposite perspective with his own nuance and it was also deeply inciteful too. And Kenny with his own perspective too. One of the great conversations on TV ever.

[@jawstheproducer1593]

When chuck gives into the bigger picture, Shaq always follows

[@EpilepticLobster]

Insightful

[@ezwiderbeatz5590]

He brought the truth which is it is a failure for the season.

[@asmodeus4264]

@@ezwiderbeatz5590 as the great kobe said....failure doesn't exist..it's on your mind and how you are going to proceed it's gonna determine if it was a failure or a stepback!

[@withalittlehelpfrom3]

And while normally they like to interrupt each other, this time around they treated this conversation with the respect it deserved: no interrupting, and listening to listen rather than to respond.

[@godimlarge]

I love Giannis. Every quote of his is so deep and thought provoking. He’s got a great head on his shoulders

[@theojones2593]

He’s got great big shoulders!

[@washcloud]

​@@theojones2593 😄👍

[@goatstatusj5112]

Y’all really are fooled by this mama fake humbleness

[@chauvintookaknee4blm268]

​@@goatstatusj5112and now he's quitting on his team

[@donice4835]

haha. gianis mindfucked everyone with his speech. It was a clear failure.

[@cleaves3]

This is why I prefer NBA on TNT than NBA on ESPN. Shaq, Kenny, Charles and Ernie don't just discuss the stats of the NBA games, they discuss the aspects of life regarding the sport. They're very fun, entertaining, and genuine with their comments. Real deep stuff.

[@jspright5226]

Science vs spirituality, I'd compare it to.

[@therealdevfrm2nd317]

A lot of interviews seem scripted but Giannis shows by body language and vocal sound volume that he genuinely meant what he was saying. Respect for changing perspectives to fans

[@aramdosuzman]

"vocal sound volume" is hilarious to me. the weird you want is amplitude

[@Grind2Excellence]

Bro #1 seed & Champion favorites just lost to a team that barley made the playoffs ‼️ Thats a embarrassment ‼️

[@happyasicanbe379]

And despite every negative emotion he was feeling, dude was still respectful enough to apologize. Class act.

[@tnelson4455]

This is a very good conversation

[@darinnosie7735]

After Biden and his list of questions. Makes me believe it was scripture.....NBA is on this Satanism wave.

[@pavansnehith]

Man.... I aspire to be as secure and content with life as Chuck is. Love him.

[@d.a.6293]

True me too

[@Dryfter21]

Hey man, you absolutely can be. Remember Chuck said, anyone who is good at their job, has good character and supports their family is a true success. You can definitely get that!

[@pavansnehith]

@@Dryfter21 Yes. But i'm not as impervious to societal pressures as Chuck is. I really envy him for that.

[@analogmatrix1442]

Don’t even need money or notoriety to be secure and content in life. Sometimes more means less.

[@GymOwnerJon]

I mean he's also a beloved multi-millionaire and 6'9

[@sharonbrown5157]

What Giannis said was definitely profound! What Kenny added is also very positive. Many people don’t seem to understand that “success” is a process. It takes steps to get to the next level in whatever you do. Keep working and remain steadfast! Success comes in many ways.

[@antstar1005]

Your statement here is 100% percent true!

[@tyronenorth6644]

Success is a process that involves learning from failure or in the panels case learning from 'dissapointment' and improving upon that

[@DA-qs4kq]

It also happens to have some failures in the middle of the process lol

[@geronimopratt7976]

@@tyronenorth6644 disappointment is the feeling of failure...no one can avoid failure unless you do nothing, then you've failed to produce. Everything with humans won't always be positive some things will be negative.

[@B501R]

You just speak normative Sharon. We dont want to hear any normative words. Fail is fail. Giannis just fail.

[@HolyBaptiser]

Dude, Chuck's response was one of those times where I couldn't stop nodding my head the whole time he was talking. Man was spitting truth.

[@Lagmeister_]

I needed that too

[@davesondave101]

This will still be worth revisiting 100 year from now. A Gem from Giannis 💎♥️

[@coryalford5227]

When they lose again 😂

[@robbiepizza1124]

Maybe they will lose but he has a ring and is a HERO FOR KIDS TO LOOK UP TO. HE ONLY PLAYS THE HAME

[@ShaDusK]

@@coryalford5227 you got a good heart

[@NotKD35]

Nobody will be able to revisit it lol. We will all be 💀

[@ellocoo5121]

I heard that first from Kobe, no doubt he got some..

[@jasonjohnston3451]

I had a tough day at work, I felt like a failure I went to bed and woke up to listen to this. I was inspired I didn't feel like a failure I felt like I can improve and learning wasn't a waste of time ... this crew and gianis are amazing human beings

[@THE-NC2]

Some days are good days and some days are bad days. We all have those days. Keep your head up!

[@Bruno62]

You’re gonna be great, Man✊🏿 don’t give up. I believe in you, because I used to give up on myself for majority of my life. I’m 33 and finally starting to get it together.. you got this

[@vanz1330]

I felt the same..i am grateful that giannis expressed it so eloquently

[@fplbr2485]

You'd achieve your goals bro! Keep going!!

[@johntheboy6555]

Each day is a new day, another rung in the ladder; keep climbing, keep rising up - you got this 💪

[@zivkourosevic3940]

Giannis just picked up another fan. So measure and eloquently put and English is not even his first language. That was fantastic. Well done!!

[@tspen4128]

"Ernie's lost 25 STRAIGHT Emmys"😂😂😂 Gotta love Sir Charles and the crew. Great segment and even better breakdown

[@VideInfra]

I lost a friend to suicide. He saw his close friends move forward while he stayed stagnant. I think failure is what made him do it and this talk hit. Thank you ernie for talking about this.

[@BabySpit]

I lost a friend to the same thing. She had just interviewed as a nurse that morning

[@THE-NC2]

RIP

[@ineedhoez]

He was just weak. We gotta thin the herd.

[@colonmuncher3655]

@@ineedhoez nice bait

[@geronimopratt7976]

So would taking your own life be failure?

[@theclandestinewitness]

This is why you guys win Emmys. You’re talking about basketball but it goes beyond the sport and into life. Love this group man. Special people.

[@jimmeh3948]

They win Emmy’s because of Charles. He is the bus driver

[@Ludzig]

NBA 2 SAWFFFFFFT

[@theclandestinewitness]

@@jimmeh3948 Yeah, probably but much like their discussion of failure, they're all individually successful, which makes it the best show on TV.

[@tommyagresti4797]

What Charles said is glorious. It doesn't matter if you're a trashman, secretary, make a lot of money, etc. If you are a good person and do the best you can you are not a failure. In my opinion success if what you have attained within. To have lasting happiness is to be a success.

[@tempota7792]

Right. Not everyone can be blazing. Then we'd all be flash banged. Bring steadfast and having good moral character, attaining within as you said, is an invisible success. That is something you can take with you til the end.

[@luiscapinpuyan231]

This episode just might win you the Emmy. Deep, insightful, inspiring.

[@ChargersCity]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever

[@ChargersCity]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever

[@h3dg3l0rd]

That’s the only thing Chuck won 😂

[@AS-fv1tz]

@@h3dg3l0rd corny

[@h3dg3l0rd]

@@AS-fv1tz I don't eat corn only pretty black bbw corns

[@withalittlehelpfrom3]

This show deserves all the Emmys. Not just for being really funny, but knowing when to be serious and speak to people who aren't multi-millionaires on television or the basketball court. That humility and accountability make this show the best!

[@austinhess4967]

Humor and genuine humility, go a long way 😊

[@ryanmussell739]

Chuck did a interview and the 4 of them don’t collect their emmys. He said the behind the scenes crew have them, he doesn’t want the award.

[@geronimopratt7976]

If they get nominated and don't get it is that a failure?

[@Terrjo606]

I love that these guys can disagree on something pretty serious, or at least seemingly disagree, and actually leave the conversation with more respect for one another. One of the many reasons they deserve another Emmy.

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

​@Batx0123 Two things can be true at one time.

[@Sunshine-un5ww]

Indeed! Mature civility!

[@CR-mr]

This is such a mature response. You can tell he's still emotional about the end of the season, but offers such a good lesson for anyone watching (young or old) about how to interpret not hitting your goals.

[@robert-h2x]

no its not

[@robert-h2x]

@@docsamson8314 haha nope

[@michaelturley3457]

It’s the response of a Beta. All the tools to be the GOAT but this weak mentality is why he will never get close and only has one ring and only got it because half the league was injured post 1 month covid offseason destroyed their bodies. He’s a loser in mentality.

[@jainocenciio]

Love what Chuck said starting from 9:13. That mindset, stepping out of the norms that society brings you, will lead to a prosperous life. The end of this segment honestly made me feel great, this was a really informational conversation that everyone should take to heart. I love this show so much, I've been watching it since I was a kid, and I won't take it for granted.

[@spitzrealist86]

Chuck mic dropped at that point. Success should not be measured by material things or if you are rich or not

[@Tommie22x]

agreed! We should be happy with our definition of success and not let others or society dictate our goals and happiness. as charles said if ur a trashman/woman be a great one, dont let others tell you otherwise. u didnt fail if u are trashman/woman. bless this this panel. love how they let each other speak freely about this. no judgement

[@jermaineburgess3767]

But he as done nothing in his sport but make money so which is it

[@Lagunaish]

easy to say when you're rich...I promise you no homeless guy has pma

[@yonamzigu291]

​@@spitzrealist86 but in sport that is how we judge success, if you dont attain the trophies you failed, you are not a failure but you failed

[@canwepleasetalkpod]

This segment is why this show is amazing. Take this, play it 10-15-20 years from now, it will still ring true.

[@johnnymokumba9620]

2+2 = 4. This is why my comments are amazing. Take this, review it 10-15-20 years from now - it will still ring true.

[@facelessandnameless]

So true!

[@ryhunter23]

You are right. Truth is truth.

[@flubby1982]

The amount of respect I have for this young man just went through the roof. Wow. I am stunned. Just an amazing human and what a refreshing take.

[@heywella]

Yea. He's definitely a throwback kind of player with his attitude. Him staying in Milwaukee and wanting to get that city a chip, instead of taking the easy way out (like a lot of superstars these days) showed me everything I needed to know. Really wise young man and loved his take on this as well.

[@buttman7830]

respect for a guy who can't even admit he failed?

[@dominiquewhite8395]

​@@buttman7830 man made 25 million this yr he gave his ALL it just wasn't his yr man yall got stop

[@hillcityninja3155]

I think you're missing the point. The reporter wasn't asking if giannis was a failure in life. He is strictly talking about basketball this season. Like Shaq said failure isn't always a bad thing.

[@jimsim8736]

@@buttman7830 Define failure. If Giannis at the start of his pro career had a goal of winning one ring, who are you to say he’s a failure when he’s achieved his goal? So because Michael Jordan didn’t win a ring every season he failed many times. By your logic anything less than 100% success 100% of the time is a failure... do you understand how absurd that is?

[@str8upshowpodcast553]

NGL this got me in tears because I’ve been feeling like a failure. Idk why I clicked on this video but this definitely helped me. Thanks guys

[@Leo6933]

You doing better?

[@ZaddyGohan]

Just steps to success brotha. Don’t let it keep you down man keep your chin up

[@sh-bs6uj]

If you feel like one. You Are one

[@davidarrington4144]

As a Suns fan, who has despised Giannis for beating us in the finals, this answer from Giannis and the maturity he showed made me have so much more respect for him. He handled this question, which was definitely a passive aggressive question, perfectly. He showed grace, maturity, and professionalism in a time where most players don’t.

[@SmokeDog1871]

Easier to like an opponent when they show such weakness, I hated MJ and Lebron because they were unrelenting and a threat but I respect them now because I appreciate the work they put in. Giannis is just making excuses for his lack of work ethic when it comes to mastering free throws and jump shots.

[@MrWhite165]

who told you the suns are going to the finals they can't beat the warriors or lakers or even the 1st seed nuggets

[@juspete5527]

He handled that question like a failure lol

[@yonamzigu291]

you thought he would slap a reporter? he handed it normaly as we could expect normal pple would do and they failed. he is not a failure but they failed

[@John6-40]

Passive aggressive? Are we really becoming so soft as a society that we can't handle such a question? The Bucks were the 1 seed and just got gentleman's swept by the 8 seed. If that's not a failure, nothing is. That doesn't mean Giannis or the Bucks should be labeled failures. This season was a bust for them though. 💯

[@arleenquien9966]

Giannia is such a beautiful human being, shaped by adversity to have that will to be the best version of himself, to make no excuses. Young people should hear what he said last night. Such positive attitude and wisdom for somebody that young. Kudos to the wise commentary from the Inside the NBA team!

[@cdlyricalgenius]

yeah right promote failure! that’s why people don’t succeed because of your mentality chuck nobody brought up is giannis a failure in life they failed point blank period

[@dzknutzzz3449]

Agree he is a good role model, but this isnt kids or highschool basketball where everybody gets a medal!!! they get paid millions of dollars to try and win and when the reporter asked was the "season a failure" what he meant was the bucks were the number 1 seed projected to go to the finals and they lost to literally to the 8th seed with 1 guy "jimmy" in 5 games. Giannas should've answered YES, this season was an epic failure

[@jimdolen225]

If anybody missed his appearance on 60 minutes when he was first in the league it's worth watching. This guy is very easy to root for no matter what team you love.

[@vince11harris]

@@dzknutzzz3449 here we go with the millions of dollars trope

[@dzknutzzz3449]

@vince11baller harris am i wrong? do they not get paid millions of dollars to play and succeed at basketball? did they not get molly wopped by the 8th seed one man band team? or do you think their season was a success this year, because "we're all winners"!!!!!

[@koby15]

Crazy a basketball talk show can make a grown man cry a little. These guys truly deserve all awards every year.

[@DA-qs4kq]

But they failed this year lol

[@smackd1870]

corny lol just a guy who failed as the best team and player in the league, colossal fail

[@HoodHippyVi]

👌🏼

[@A-A-RonDavis2470]

The comments and sentiment Giannis made is actually not that uncommon to think. Every time someone asks, "Is this player a failure for every season they didn't win?" and the overwhelming majority say, "No." because of course they're not. Of course, we're always talking in retrospect of a player's career. I'm sure people in 1991 were skeptical and critical of Jordan's career as a winner when he hasn't won yet and is finally in the Finals against the Lakers against a team that has proven winners and Magic and Kareem had won all of their titles to that point. But seeing MJ's career from 2003 onwards makes it obvious it wasn't a failure. He's called by the majority of fans even today as the GOAT. This season by Giannis and the Bucks was for SURE a failure, they're the no. 1 seed and lost to an 8th seed lol. That just doesn't happen often. But, when Giannis retires, I'm sure that season won't even matter, he'll have multiple titles to his name.

[@peterschmidt9067]

+1

[@johnpaulargana8133]

I'm having a hard time at my work right now. Thank you Giannis and these guys their perspective made me realize that I'm not a failure but a work in progress. Greatest show in sports.

[@josephjenkins2583]

Giannis is much wiser and mature compare to his past recent years. The man is a role model and what a professional athlete all about. You could tell his attitude is not American raise but traditional from his root. As for all the legends on the panel, much respect to them and their perspectives on the topics. Thank you Ernie, Charles, Kenny and Shaq for this incredible episode. MUCH APPRECIATED!!!

[@oc2108]

You can tell Giannis wasn't born in America if all you knew about him was the text of what he said. I was born in Tennessee, but I lived overseas for 13 years, and traveled the alot of the poorer parts of the world. The culture is the US has devolved in my lifetime. We are doomed if we don't change how Americans view hard work and sacrafice. Life isn't supposed to be easy.

[@Someothername2134]

How can you tell that it isn’t American?

[@haidermaan8851]

Finally someone said this. You can tell so clearly giannis didn't grow up American. You don't find these attitudes and perspectives here.

[@A-A-RonDavis2470]

​@@haidermaan8851yes you do. It's common. Go outside of cities. Welcome to America, where its more than just cities and leftist activits.

[@waynesmith9408]

@@oc2108 It ....AIN'T EZEE

[@orlhandt]

This whole segment was so full of wisdom, from the press conference of Giannis to the discussion of this panel. It was super enlightning to watch!

[@dwilliams02]

That part from 9:15 to 11:00 is some of the best conversation I’ve ever heard on this show.

[@ryhunter23]

I agree 100%. Thank you for pointing this out.

[@Narokx]

How can you not cheer for Giannis? He seems like a wonderful and humble person. Money and success only elevated those qualities. He is one of a kind

[@virginraydevito]

He's a trash basketball player who fouls and travels his way to the hoop. Can't even shoot the ball, pathetic player.

[@revengeszn8739]

The only superstar who gets this kind of discourse after being bounced in the 1st round by a 8th seed😂 Pretty unbelievable how easy is to manipulate yall

[@Concrete.Ro5e]

@@revengeszn8739 That triggered tf out of you. Go outside and play.

[@raulromero2948]

​@@Concrete.Ro5e nah he's right if this was KD or Bron they would have everyone on sports shows talking about the failure non stop, there's a lot of bias here

[@revengeszn8739]

​@@raulromero2948Steph/KD/Bron would get flamed so hard for this. In fact in 2011 LeBron said a similar thing after losing the finals, only with a bit more arrogant tone, and he got FLAMED!

[@BenlshTracker]

Thank you so much Ernie, Chuck, Shaq, Kenny and the rest of the Inside Crew for consistently bringing up thoughtful and timely discussions that seek to reunite people not only in the USA but everyone else on this planet. You guys bring so much joy and wisdom to the world that needs to hear it. The best to ever do it.

[@jaimekaplan4029]

This is funny because they also were just talking about Shaq farting a couple nights ago lol

[@Musicscoutbm3]

This was a dope segment. They talked, they listened they expressed. Life is all about perspectives so often it’s the end goal we glorify but it’s the story that makes the ending worthwhile.

[@T--T2.0]

Teddy Roosevelt..."Comparison is the theft of joy"! Mark Twain..."A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval"! "A tortured mind is an uncomfortable soul", is the thought thay came to me after listening to this segment and reading some of these comments. This most definitely was helpful to anyone who listened to Giannis as he was responding to the reporting, but speaking to humanity! It was great that you guys revisited this interview! Much love and respect to the four of you!

[@normalguycap]

Irony teddy said that given his motivations for so many of his bravado activities like his military and hunting ventures.

[@alemonster801]

The irony of both Shaq and Chuck being completely right but having starkly different answers and perspectives on the situation

[@firstlast9916]

Shaq is wrong because he thinks he won. He didn’t win. His team won. He didn’t lose either. His team lost 16 times.

[@Real_Michael_Jordan]

I was actually surprised that I agreed w both lol, they had opposite opinions and somehow both completely legit feedback

[@boombastik3584]

@@firstlast9916 Shaq is right. But guess what, Chuck and Kenny are also right. Shaq is talking about an OBJECTIVE FACT. Main goal in sports is to compete and win a championship. If you don't win, you lose. Success is defined by acomplishing your goal. Regardless of how anyone FEELS, if you don't accomplish your goal, you failed. That's a fact. It's that simple. Chuck and Kenny, just like Giannis, are coming from a SUBJECTIVE OPINION. It's almost impossible to have a wrong opinion. It's an opinion. It's all SUBJECT to the individual's perspective. You can agree or disagree with it. There's no right or wrong answer there. Shaq: 50% of the glass have water in it. Chuck: The glass is half empty. Kenny: The glass is half full. All are correct.

[@firstlast9916]

@@boombastik3584 nope. They are all wrong. Teams win and lose. The team is a unit. Only one championship trophy is available each year. Your team has to be healthier, faster, smarter, more organized, more athletic, stronger or a combination of each of those things that is better than all the other opponents. Example: shaq, Kobe, Karl Malone and Gary Payton were on one team in 2004. But they lost to the pistons. The pistons had a combination of things that worked great against the super talented lakers. Shaq has zero championships. So does Jordan and lebron. Zero.

[@boombastik3584]

@@firstlast9916 Is Shaq, Jordan and LeBron a champion?

[@johnszczerba9979]

Giannis was so impressive how he composed himself

[@alekseydrotenko3289]

Giannis being very articulate. Props to him and his team!

[@17basszach]

Discussions like this are what separates this show from others. Wisdom. From men who all came from humble backgrounds and achieved the American dream. Insightful stuff.

[@gomed8142]

This is flat out real conversation from both Giannis & the TNT Crew. Hats off to you guys. We need this kind of conversation on a regular basis. 😊💯🙏🏼

[@geronimopratt7976]

Westbrook tried to have this conversation, Kwame has tried to have this conversation, what's so different here other than a different basketball player?

[@aleXtreme_]

That's how great Giannis is, one statement leaded this whole show to become serious and preach truth and humbleness we all needed to hear

[@arlenem9697]

The Giannis comments where very inspiring. Failure is quitting before even trying. You win with grace and lose with dignity. This is what I like about Giannis, win or lose, always a positive attitude.

[@erictate04]

Kenny said the Realest Stuff from (7:47-8:13) I hope everybody can replay that part and really listen. He had the best take to me. I really needed to hear that 🙌🏾. Also SHAQ saying “failure isn’t always a negative connotation” 💯

[@jcheezi]

Failure boy

[@ND-OPS]

​@@jcheezi what you said?

[@ND-OPS]

Kenny OG

[@jeptime657]

Kenny can go deep when he wants to.

[@Tinr2d2]

It was a bit of word salad but his message was very important

[@xtremelybs7]

This was one of the best segments of this show I have ever seen. Well done from everyone involved and thank you to Giannis for speaking truth towards a status quo that corrupts more than builds.

[@hoodiepen]

It’s amazing to realize that even if Giannis and the Bucks humiliatingly lost the first round as a 1st seed, his way of thinking in life made the most impact by uplifting even the most of ordinary people’s spirits up.

[@machtnichtsseimann]

Maybe for 1/2 the population. For the other 1/2 he sent a message that Failing ( especially after posting that regular season record ) is OK in the grand scheme of things. No, it is not.

[@lexis4490]

@@machtnichtsseimann No it's not because we don't have guaranteed pay next year. There's nothing guaranteed.

[@mikeesteves8427]

​@@machtnichtsseimann why wouldnt it be ok in the grand scheme of things?

[@manz7860]

​@@mikeesteves8427 because there's no guarantee the bucks will ever make it back to where they were. This season could've been giannis last real chance to compete with a championship caliber squad. I've seen it happen to too many nba players

[@TeezyHadaBaby]

​@@manz7860 Facts BUT I don't see this being that kind of deal. Once u get that taste its hard to stop competing.

[@PackerBronco]

If a different player had said it, we might react differently. But Giannis plays every single minute with passion and dedication. His effort and commitment is beyond question, and everyone knows it.

[@robert-h2x]

i didntcare who said it he was wrong

[@monicabrandt6234]

THIS WHY I LOVE THESE GUYS... Everyone had valid point. Shaq stuck to his view and did not waiver and they contributed honest thought provoking dialogue...We don't always have to be right and two truths can also exist...Excellent example of a conversation unlike the VIEW where everybody is yelling and trying to force people to conform...Kudos Guys LOVE YALL...

[@scottstoneman5042]

I’m a Celtic but I love Giannis.. I love it when good people call out the media dogs. He’s a good man.. and I hope he keeps fighting the good fight ❤️❤️❤️

[@diycheapdaddy2113]

"As long as you try Your best, you are never a failure. That is, unless you blame others." John Wooden

[@darkelzsmith3564]

The best team in the NBA getting beat by an 8th seed a play in team is a total failure

[@elijaharvinger1178]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIa6f2Rrfs6ZfMU Barkley is a hypocrite

[@darkelzsmith3564]

@@wittypoker 🤡

[@LisaNaomi24]

My favorite Coach of all time.❤️

[@coolcastfull]

​@@darkelzsmith3564 If that is your definition of failure, you should go for math not sports.🙄

[@nicholascmartinez]

Kenny said Giannis' comments were a TEDtalk. This video is the real TEDtalk. What a great conversation and message from everyone involved. We need more positivity in the media. And this should be sent for consideration for their Emmy because it will get them the win.

[@dontebrisbon8731]

I cant remeber the 1st round of playoffs being this exciting and entertaining. Really enjoyed the 1st round

[@THEMASTER26]

Same 🙌👌

[@lono420]

One of the best recent segments in Inside. Giannis is a treasure and is the modern day Barkley

[@fahad_ac]

Agreed this was one of the best segments on sports probably ever with the contrast of Shaq and Charles but reaching a common goal that is shared with the emotions of a viewer

[@tewhanaulewis]

Agree

[@Atlas365247]

He's better than Chuck

[@metaldog796]

Giannis just made them have the most philosophical discussion they ever had on this show. I call this a success That discussion alone will get you the Emmy

[@vwharman]

Giannis deserves so much kudos for his answer. The way he answered, what he said, how he handled himself. The guy is all time.

[@robert-h2x]

haha no

[@jdsopena]

I felt the love when Chuck said Ernie is the best. The respect this crew has for each other, but especially Ernie is so heartwarming

[@kenmitchell7268]

This is hands down the best sports talk show ever and it’s not even close. I came away from listening to this segment and felt so refreshed. Ernie and this crew is special especially for discussing a topic like this one.

[@iTROLLxTHExTROLLZ]

It's going to be heartbreaking once either of them leaves the show permanently....😢

[@marvaff6878]

@@iTROLLxTHExTROLLZ I was just thinking that - who could even replace any of the guys? Only one I feel could fit right in is Chris Webber - but that's because he's been on with Chuck in place of Shaq. Baron Davis replaced Kenny a couple times...but who could replace Ernie? It will be a sad day when they leave

[@FTLnovaKid]

@@iTROLLxTHExTROLLZI don’t even watch basketball but these clips of these 4 are amazing to watch. It will indeed be sad when “they” retire.

[@MartinNeduEgwuagu]

Charles speaking life right now! This crew is phenomenal.

[@vicky-ir2dy]

A shout out to Gianni. His passionate response so thought provoking ❤

[@beardbroal9727]

Ernies explanation on this hit me a different way for how he was trying to rotate the globe of Giannis' take on the topic. Very heartfelt segment. I also understand and appreciate where Shaq is coming from but I think the others were taking it on the aspect of everyday life rather than just going for an NBA title.

[@lambertvure8723]

This has to be the best segment ever. Discussing the importance of sports success and failure... 4 great legends speaking with great knowledge of the beautiful game that is basketball 🏀

[@THE-NC2]

Also the way they talked about being successful and being failures in life was well said too

[@libanfaris8532]

I think Giannis argument touched on a bigger level that we as a society needed to hear especially with social media and how we compare our lives to each others. I especially liked Charles example of the car question. We just need to be happy for what we have and have done in our lives and stop beating ourselves up

[@lexis4490]

The season is still a failure. And I say that because if the Bucks act like, oh we are fine, and don't improve, they will fail again next season. Just being happy with you what you have means you won't grow. So if the Bucks are happy with their one championship, and just coast until Giannis retires, good for them. But they wasted his talent.

[@rutwikmudholkar8362]

Whether it be goofing around or delivering insightful unique perspectives on a serious topic, the way this crews chemistry and genuineness shine through is so irresistibly endearing. I could listen to them discuss anything and be happy

[@simonstreet6225]

I've been watching these legends for decades. On the court, and on Inside. First time I've ever cried. Loved this discussion. Thank you gents.

[@andrewbrandenburg3842]

I work in sales and fail more time than I succeed. People have to look at failure differently, and I love Giannis’ attitude and perspective. Very healthy!

[@prickly-pear]

This TNT crew is hands down the best in all of sports. They listen to each other, and make thoughtful comments. And they always have fun.

[@donosuarez8869]

Best in history of sports television won't change my mind these guys are the definition of what a show should be

[@justllguys4532]

This is why I absolutely love these men. This discussion transcends sports. It's about life. It's about lessons learned within sports that translates to lifes biggest hurdles and achievements. Love this crew🎉

[@MentalLiberation]

I just saw a video of Kobe Bryant's response to what failure is. My gut tells me this is what Giannis was trying to articulate. They approached this better than any sports crew could have. I love it. Subjectively, this is Emmy award-winning conversation!

[@BabySpit]

Yes. Kobe would say this is a failure in a post conference game but when you see him talking about life in general….

[@andycarollsuarez]

Actually all of them has the same perspective, just that Giannis and the rest try to rephrase and twist words to make it sounds better, while Shaq and Kobe just straight up admit they failed, move on and get better.

[@maximus3294]

@@andycarollsuarez well, I wouldn't see that as "twisting," either. Giannis clearly has a good work ethic - I mean, he's a champion who dropped 50 to close out the finals in '21. He pretty directly expressed that he would work towards a better performance next season. I don't see how that's too different from Shaq and Kobe's philosophy. I can't speak for him but it seems like some might genuinely see the term "failure" differently. I agree that they all have the same general perspective, it's just that rephrasing certain things may help certain people with their mental journey.

[@CrimsonHeart3]

@@andycarollsuarez I don't think so, I think the difference is that shaq takes it as a personal expectation when at the end of the day it's a team game - and there's only so much one player can do, this is what chuck is saying - he didn't win one because he didn't have a GOAT like kobe or dwade alongside him.

[@AndresAKAPipe]

Love how the guys can make us laugh, but also have deep conversations like this one that make us reflect. Giannis also did a great job of expressing how you can look at life through a positive point lens, and continuing to work hard even when the ultimate goal isn’t achieved today. It’s about the journey

[@JakeMook]

4 great points of views, 4 great lessons and 4 different interpretations to walk away w/. Love this show

[@chaz200711]

Giannis’ opinion on failure/success was priceless. Makes you really appreciate and value a player like that. It may be a failure in the short run, but a success in the long run. It was an uplifting message overall and I know somebody somewhere needed to hear it. Love the takes from the panel as well. Simply put, there is no wrong answer. I’m kinda on Shaq’s side tho. As a competitor, it’s mission failed. But more so towards chuck and Kenny, it’s life lessons that you can take moving forward that can lead to bigger and better successes down the road.

[@robert-h2x]

haha no in sports you fail every game lost. it is just like that. not like how the reporter doesnt get a raise every year

[@jamesplaysv2618]

My definition of failure is quitting, giving up. How can you just simply say that a whole season could be a failure just because of a team falling expectations in 5 post season games. Your victory is never guaranteed, every team has a chance regardless of how small or big it might seem. They all tried their very best and unfortunately it didn’t go their way. Life is full of ups and downs, you’ll struggle more than you’ll succeed, lose more than win, but that is just what life is about. The real challenge is not winning, but never giving up. God bless you all.

[@malachilining2730]

Because quitting and failure are 2 different things.

[@Bibirallie]

Sometimes quitting is the right choice bough.

[@carmelclarke2923]

Absolutely totally endorse this response. It's not how you start but how you finish this journey called life.

[@malachilining2730]

@@Bibirallie exactly. Which is why quitting failure aren't the same thing.

[@SaharaKnows]

You failed at your goal. Quitting is quitting. Call a spade a spade. Failing is apart of life and is what pushes you to improve and learn.

[@tendogg2365]

"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I was trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've FAILED over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed." - Michael Jordan

[@jeremiahsymonette4781]

And that's why he was the goat. He wasn't afraid to call it what it was, and that's why he worked hard so it can never be asked again

[@maximus3294]

@@jeremiahsymonette4781 I wouldn't say giannis is necessarily "afraid" of failure either. he's probably one of the most hardworking players out there rn, so I don't believe that's a valid knock against him

[@ReverendSam1]

Giannis made a really bad comparison between he & the great MJ, apples 🍏 & oranges 🍊! U win 58 games in the regular season & can only muster up ONE win in the post season 😕😔.......epic collapse & failure!!!!

[@lukatosic09]

​@@ReverendSam1 bruh he missed 3 games

[@manz7860]

​@@lukatosic09 injuries are part of the game. Especially with Giannis wreckless style of play.

[@supernova9721]

This talk actually made me emotional because I do have the mindset like Charles and Ernie described as getting my self worth from just one part of life and constantly thinking I'm a failure.

[@jeremiahsymonette4781]

You boys are in here sounding like females. We are fkn doomed

[@Anthony-eb8et]

We all do. Know your worth: if you brought on this earth, you were blessed by God himself. Never forget it

[@missssophisicated6742]

I did also..and then a precancerous mass the size of a baseball in my large intestines was caught early which required major surgery and 2 stays in the hospital and 20 pds of weightloss w/a long recovery time..I look at my life diff now and feel like f comparing myself to everyone that I graduated college with..I'm alive and grateful..We'll never meet but keep your head up..❤❤❤ mmmwhahhh

[@VinnSoriano]

Thanks Ernie, Chuck, Kenny and Shaq and the whole TNT crew for bringing this up in a conversation many can learn from. Everything we experience in life, good or bad, win or lose should not be considered a failure but part of the process we can lean from to make us better human beings. So being the best you can be regardless of which strata of society you're at is every person's unique gift to the world. Thank you once again Ernie and crew!

[@warpspeed9877]

I am so glad that Giannis' comments were the reason to ignite such an honest and profound talk about the concepts of "success" and "failure" in sports AND life. Something no other player has ever done. If people don't understand that there are lessons to be learned from an embarrassing loss even for the ones that think they have conquered it all (and he has!), then there is no progress and no stamina built into one's character. And that's a huge loss!

[@YahYou813]

Love when they have these conversations, keeps the balance with the how silly they can be but also share the wisdom they've learned in life

[@mattestilo8841]

I absolutely love how this segment went. They're more than just sports. Their talk right here is so valuable for everyone

[@Alonzo6784]

Failing is not the same as failure, you are only a failure when you stop working, competing, or trying. Remember we are always modeling and teaching our youth our next generation. 🙏🏽🙏🏽💪🏾💪🏾

[@wellfedced]

I think this really shows the difference in American vs European culture. I wasn’t until I started following European soccer and formula 1 that I understood that there’s more at stake than just being #1 all the time. These teams and clubs take pride and celebrate improving a place finish year over year. Americans tend to prioritize an all or nothing mentality when it comes to success, With no grace at all for measured success. It’s ALWAYS about improvement, and it’s not always reflecting in the stats and figures. An internal team’s success and growth is far more important than failing to finish #1 at the end of the season.

[@efiaahimah3713]

Very interesting take 🤔

[@spsawyer22]

Not necessarily all or nothing...but in American culture the opportunity existed to "win" that didn't in any other culture on Earth at the time. Some of that bleeds thru to sports obviously.

[@tascrphs]

F1 stole Hamilton's 8th title... Seems like they REALLY were focused on winning (i.e. not having LH win) even if it meant corrupting the entire Grand Prix.

[@mitchrapp5214]

​@@tascrphs They didn't want a black guy to be the most successful in their sports history. Was terrible to watch.

[@tascrphs]

@@mitchrapp5214 - painful indeed.

[@leeartlee915]

I’m a Blazers fan. We know what failure is. It stings but it’s true.

[@dub88acc]

All in good time. Kings fans didn't have it as good until this year

[@J972M]

Knicks fan here, we all know pain..

[@patrickamerica1956]

Hawks/falcons fan here ditto

[@J972M]

@@patrickamerica1956 Sorry man. I thought for sure you guts were gonna force a game 7

[@youandme9569]

I’m wizards fan and we define the term failure 😅

[@gregoryharlston0602]

Now I truly understand why Giannis didn't bolt from the Bucks to leave for a Super team after their early playoff losses! He has the right perspective on basketball and on life! Whoever raised this young man did a GREAT job!

[@ExileOfGods]

I 100% agree with what Giannis and the crew said. His individuality isn’t a failure; the playoffs were. Saying the season was a failure negates the wins they accomplished. From nail biter games to completely destroying the other team. Saying the season is a failure because they didn’t win the championship is also a matter of perspective. Some people that play in the NBA just love basketball. They love the competitiveness of the sport while others truly want to be a force to be reckoned with and be the best player in the world. Then there is Giannis. I like to believe he’s a combination of both. He wants to be the best player in the world and wants to improve his game everyday while also genuinely having fun playing it. It’s all about perspective and given Giannis’s background and how he came to be; he’s far from a failure. Does he want another ring? Absolutely but as long as he kept the perspective of some days are good and others are bad he remains grounded to reality and is being humble. Kobe, Jordan, Chamberlain, Shaq and James all have had bad games so what did they do? Perfected their craft and it shows. Giannis is perfecting his craft but it seems nobody is giving him the credit where it’s due. I promise you he will have another championship.

[@Keonelehua]

Kenny that was very well said to follow Shaq. Great perspective from the panel along with Giannis. Same with Chuck never forget your roots.

[@navidb]

This is one of the best KZbin videos and discussions about life out there. This clip will be watched for decades. Thank you TNT and thank you Giannis for your wisdom. Everyone can learn something from this discussion.

[@LukeElectric]

This is EXACTLY what I needed to hear! Giannis has, perhaps, just become my favorite player. Such wisdom. Also, this crew really helped hammer the point home. I am so thankful to have heard this discussion. This is the kind of stuff that can change people's lives. I, personally, now feel reinvigorated to try hard to accomplish my goals. Something I've always said, but haven't been applying to my own life lately is, "It is better to try your hardest and fail, than to never try at all." Thank you, Inside Crew (and especially Giannis) for reminding me to keep trying.

[@kinduvabigdeal100]

when he's not dropping buckets, he's dropping bars.

[@ticenits3426]

Losing to the 8 seed is a failure not being able to hit a free throw and losing a 15 point 4th quarter lead is a failure.

[@galaxyknight7309]

​@@ticenits3426 Continue to be ignorant.

[@adamkondracki3201]

​@Galaxy Knight Are we talking about life failure, and being philosophical? Orrrr are we just talking failure in the basketball sense 😮 Loosing in the playoffs is failure imo Working towards life goals in the grand scheme of it all, it's obviously not. I agree with Shaq

[@ticenits3426]

@@galaxyknight7309 only five 8 seeds have beat the number 1 seed in the history of the NBA he and his team failed

[@SEYEBOY]

I think we are looking at the word failure too holistically. The Season was a failure, Shaq is right, we fail at actions , but no man is a Failure. It's a wonderful life. ❤

[@keenanmcbreen7073]

Many people hear or use the word failure and it sticks with them, and dictates how they act in the future. The reason Giannis conversation is so profound, is because he is talking about how to not let the label "failure" stick with you, instead it is simply another step forward on the path.

[@illumantix3008]

That doesn’t change he Failed people experienced failure learn and improve it doesn’t stick Giannis bubble wrap analogy doesn’t change he failed😂

[@eleama101]

This has to be the greatest show ever after this moment. I got chills listening to this.

[@redpillchristian9040]

Well said

[@suntzu723]

That guy Giannis is not only an athletic freak, he is also a mental freak and that's why he is the world's best basketball player!!! Although he doesn't have a college degree, he is an extremely intelligent person!!! I'm sure he can achieve any goal he sets!!! Nice speaking from those guys in the panel!

[@thelyonking5812]

This is why I love Inside the NBA, because sometimes it’s absolutely hilarious but sometimes they get serious and have some very wise words to share.

[@sconethrowerproductions]

This crew is untouchable. What a wonderful breath of fresh air. Chuck and Ernie spitting facts. Keep up the great work guys!

[@sirrebral]

THANK YOU! I was impressed when Giannis originally made his comments, and even more impressed when you dedicated a segment to dive deeper into the topic. So many people only pay lip service to the notion of sports teaching valuable life lessons, but then quickly fall into the trap of a shallow, championship-centric understanding of life. Kudos to Giannis and NBA on TNT for taking a moment to question commonly-held beliefs, and for encouraging people to think a little more critically.

[@yadig876]

look we can be philosophical all we want....lets call a spade a spade. the bucks were the number 1 team. best record. (probably) the mvp player on their team. going up against the 8 seed. and getting ran out playoffs first round only winning 1 game. this isn't that deep. they didn't reach their goal by a LONGSHOT. aka a failure. doesn't mean it has to define their next season.

[@sirrebral]

@@yadig876 In the modern era, the team with the NBA's best overall record statistically only has a coin-flip's chance of winning the title. That's still better than every other team, but it underscores Giannis' point: in any game, series, or season there are no guarantees of success in sports no matter how good you are; success is putting yourself in a position to win, and learning from mistakes by making adjustments.