Kevin Ware talks to CNN about leg injury

CNN's Rachel Nichols talks to Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware and his mother about his injury and the NCAA game.

[@zwebackshyper9307]

what a guy nothing but respect

[@victorarroyo5846]

edthelfcfan you right

[@aguilasfan96]

This guy is so humble. I want you in a NBA team. The NBA has lost character. You for sure can bring it back!

[@gugemannen]

Kevin Ware and Kawhi Leonard

[@Mrdonjuliothewicked]

I know this was from years ago but I’m confused. They lost character because nobody signed him after this kind of injury? Th nba is the top 1% of basketball players at least. I haven’t followed up too much with g-league affiliates so if nobody ever signed him to the g-league, I feel he should’ve been given a chance at least but I definitely don’t blame the teams at all for not signing him in any capacity.

[@ShowTheOreo]

"Being selfish isn't gonna get you far" -Kevin Ware

[@jamesstupid3327]

nice man

[@gregt2742]

@@kaidenguillory7319 why are calling him a dick do you not care about kevin ware

[@LizAya22]

Michael Dyke more like micheal dick Huh it works

[@ichbinnilsroth]

Tell that to Michael Jordan

[@uhyess]

joe

[@KM316-m1b]

He's so humble, respect my man

[@BatmanFanification]

Kevin ware is speaking like he was really traumatized of the injury. His voice was like cracking seriously.

[@jr-wn9yf]

Umm anybody would be traumatized...

[@tree479]

Im traumatized seeing it

[@Mode307]

He's in physical and mental pain

[@Zipinater]

Plus he’s prolly high off pain killers

[@szybcior0580]

Pain killers, trauma, and a ton of other stuff so dont judge him

[@chaztomberlin1584]

god bless him! respect to this man

[@divinesoldier8041]

His humility and giving God thanks is very humbling.

[@maxaviles5344]

Divine Soldier u right

[@divinesoldier8041]

Max Aviles thank you😊

[@katelyndu1]

Amen and hallelujah

[@cobra6926]

7 years ago, how you doin bruh?

[@theboss2863]

Too much Respect for for this Guy

[@regianeduarte2000]

The boss never to much

[@preetham7517]

School nurses: Grab an ice pack it’ll be fine

[@pranayjha5754]

BlazeVarious bro I had a fracture in my radius and the school nurse said just that

[@masterofwink8580]

DarkPhoenix2530 trueeee

[@rahmani144]

Stolen comment

[@gmemo36fortnite50]

I busted my knee and she said that

[@imsupremege3709]

DarkPhoenix2530 stolen from the last video I just watched

[@Yung_Lowdown59]

The thing I remember most is watchin the game swing it happen and watchin them play the replay over and over for 30 minutes respect for kevin ware

[@SolomonMoore]

TheThunderB23 I threw up watching it respect

[@MedicPaco]

God bless him

[@ceci1ist]

I’ll never forget that moment watching the game and my whole family was literally screaming. Much respect to him

[@zeeboy-qe1dl]

love this guy. so humble.

[@kellyl470]

Hurts once in awhile?! shit I've sprained my ankle & it hurts like hell! He's tough as nails!

[@mati.86386]

spraining your ankle doesn’t hurt that much

[@DRSTIMFAP]

Yeah bruh I dislocated my kneecap and it was the worst pain imaginable... I can’t even imagine what he felt in that moment,shouts out to him though That type of stuff traumatizes you for life and I hope he had a speedy recovery mentally and physically

[@kellyl470]

@@DRSTIMFAP that was painful to read!

[@samtheman123]

Matias Sarsfield yes it does, I’ve done it 3 times

[@samtheman123]

We need to stop flexing about our injuries tho

[@mediumsoftdrink5339]

this guy is a trooper. he sounds like such a nice guy, and he is so humble. he definitely didn’t deserve this.

[@rokiz.2030]

Thank God he's ok now...

[@markaylaburns9855]

God bless him, he very strong to suffer a gruesome injury like that. Good to see him back out there on the court after that. Truly blessed.

[@montgomerynathameion]

You know someone can jump high if they break there leg landing.

[@DCunitedfc99]

lol

[@roastman181]

montgomerynathameion glad I'm white and can't jump

[@stevencausey117]

Roast Man 😂😂😂

[@2subswithnovids714]

No snap it in half actually

[@2jcward]

That wasn’t the issue. You can’t jump high upper body one way, and lower body landing another.

[@younggun05]

May God make you a blessing Kevin Ware

[@brucewayne-gj1bq]

My legs hurt now

[@iclampz4259]

YES!!!!

[@iclampz4259]

I said "Yes" because my leg hurt too.

[@sescirlyabrom7148]

Same😭

[@jordandennis6794]

Same. My leg is in serious pain

[@jamesrocket5616]

Same

[@dwest2808]

Holy s*** if this happened to me I would cry until I die think about it not being able to do what you love anymore but luckily he can

[@ennrique98]

yea that would freak me out

[@Zorriel]

I once broke my leg and damn that hurts as *hell!* But, I couldn't even imagen my freaking bone out..

[@alexthehelperandreacter4995]

He Will Be In The Nba! He Will Make A Team Happy! He Is So Tough

[@LiteW8baby]

Nek minnit

[@MrCarterVince]

True winner and true champ

[@victorarroyo5846]

kevin mao u right

[@MrCarterVince]

glad to see him succeed

[@Suspiraaa]

I’m glad that his team won that game and won the championship that year the injury happened

[@FreeAimDog]

im still wondering how this was even possible. just snap like nothing. makes me scared to even lift myself off the ground. no way am i ever jumping off of anything . not even steps.

[@jetsfan333]

How do you think I feel, playing basketball 5 times a week :0

[@2WayJdot]

I play baseball this could happen in ANY sport hopefully not to me

[@ericofcourse]

I remember seeing this for the first time and get chills if I think of jumping

[@ericofcourse]

I forgot about but this just popped in my recommended so I am scared again

[@GG-fz5nr]

He might have multiple fractures prior to this tragedy

[@cjw8773]

He said while his bone was sticking out on the ground “Win the game” that’s sportsmanship 💯💯

[@djay003]

Nothing but RESPECT for this guy! Glad he recovered well

[@benedictchinweuba5820]

You have my respect.

[@danielmcfarland-lawson6477]

Benedict Chinweuba nice profile pic 😂

[@stefansproductions6245]

I swear i rewatched his injury so many times just to watch him take it so lightly...my mans had his hands on his head like i chill at home, while his shit is sticking out, I can't believe this dude...he is a champion

[@Parkjkookie1831]

When someone is seriously injured they go into shock his adrenaline was extremely high he most likely didn't feel any pain at first wants the adrenaline wears off the pain is extreme my husband lost a limb in a work accident and he said he felt no pain until much later when his adrenaline wore off

[@stefansproductions6245]

@@Parkjkookie1831 yeah I know something similar but way less serious happened to my brother but a lot of people panic even without the pain

[@TheHenCG]

Remember kids, always drink your milk.

[@DivAcad]

Damn

[@jalennscott5551]

dont be a dick

[@VeganDefinition]

Cow's milk actually can make this happen, a little searching could teach you that.

[@mmgaming1878]

Jalenn Scott lol how?

[@ricolini70]

it's only about pasteurized cow milk. the balance of calcium to phosphor is wrong. Phosphor makes acidic environment, body uses calcium to balance out (draws calcium out of bones and teeth)

[@aidanzwisler]

bless you Kevin

[@nono9291]

My bones hurt from watching this.

[@FanniAngel223]

Very humble .. biggest respect to you man🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@mzlynn519]

THANK GOD HE'S OK

[@Kanyemaster12]

Hes so calm and blessed

[@Jacksonscarberry101]

WOW! This guy is insprational and yes i belive god had it all under control because he dose its all in his hands and im glad he has such loyalty to him and thats really insprational to me

[@manpower386ify]

I have so much love and respect for him! Wow that was a terrible injury and he's handling it like a pro like he is!

[@julianrangel3069]

I couldn't even watch the rest of the game he was my favorite player n when I saw it I was like omg omg I was in shocked and I prayed for them to win it all

[@stevenjung5734]

i kinda doubt that he was your favorite player before the injury

[@Maurolinus]

Yo steven jung i believe he was cause he was one of mine as well why do people always need to start beef man? He had a bad season this year tho i really hope he can have a great season this year

[@stevenjung5734]

all im saying is that he wasnt the greatest player in college. but after the injury he showed tremendous courage, determination, and heart

[@nickkopp6281]

Steven Jung just because someone isn't the best doesn't mean they cant be someones favorite player. I've been a lousiville fan all my life and Kevin was my favorite player as well.

[@garyparker1220]

I’m glad your better man when I saw this video I was like upset and crying and just very worried and I felt bad for his family because seeing this happen to there son. If I was his brother I would be crying and worrying

[@veladhi4]

I broke my arm like how he broke his leg

[@ethanmills6002]

veladhi4 Wow, You are so gonna go on CNN!

[@IAmExtinctOfficial]

veladhi4 I respect your accident, but you shouldn't really compare any injuries or anything to you. KZbin comments is where people won't give a shit about you. They'll just be plain rude af.

[@youngmoneyc502]

I broke mine like that in football practice and I was in the hospital for 3 months

[@imyourdad9704]

Squintz Why can’t he? Same thing happened to him but in the a-arm.. but this was 4 years ago so baslhdfhf

[@michaelscofield7772]

He is so immensely strong and courageous!! God is with him!!

[@WatJustHappened1]

You gotta see when he came back for his first game and his shot

[@Jojobreez]

Wow what a great man

[@specterevo7007]

if that ever happened to me id tell somebody to put me to sleep or knock me the freak out or something

[@SeviRosis]

ud faint anyway lol

[@iceisverynice]

+Sterilite 15 of a heart attack !

[@oKingsWild]

"You want some morphine?" "Hell yes. That or a bullet."

[@2WayJdot]

I wouldn't want my leg amputated that's what I would be worried about

[@Rodrigoangel123]

Wow he's so calm, bone just popped out of his leg, "yeah its fine im just ready to recover, doesnt hurt... just cant wait to get back out there" what a guy, god bless him.

[@imbeast2315]

Glad he recovered and plays in Greek now. My mans team won the national championship that year for him and he got to cut the net. Maybe has too many question marks for an NBA team but I’m grateful this man still even has a leg and plays professional ball in Greece.

[@kingstonkuek1930]

He sounds so genuinely nice

[@celticsftw97]

Wow the way he's handled all this is truly inspirational

[@shariqnaeem9308]

I've been in his situation where when the initial injury happens your body doesn't realize it until after you take it all in and physically see what's happening to your body Thank god mine wasn't as bad as this tibia break but that going into shock moment is the scariest thing because you can't believe what just happened and your body just starts shutting down for a bit Respect to this young man

[@nycejeruz7344]

God bless this man!Plz give him respect

[@norvell89]

I would say this was the worst injury ever.... But Chris mallachuck, my gosh.

[@jakemeissner86]

I think it's malarchuk

[@yougotnolife20]

Jake Meissner Yeah Clint Malarchuk

[@robertovelazquez3957]

Get better kevin

[@dtroya29]

thank god he's ok

[@thomaschen3537]

God bless ya!

[@flower3787]

The teamate who came over to him is the realest one, the absolute realest.

[@khusrav_bhajiwalla]

This guy has the most character of any player I've ever seen, insane injury, insane recovery

[@withjermaine]

Watching this after Gordon Hayward

[@maxwelljamison405]

jermainedreams this was the worst injury in basketball history

[@Mode307]

@@maxwelljamison405 paul george?

[@alansamineedi1511]

@@Mode307 His bone came out of his leg. That didn't happen to PG.

[@lizetterivas8636]

literally every video i’ve seen abt kevin’s injury has the top comment as "school nurse..." like? i get it may be humor in some sort of way but it gets a little annoying 😬

[@jgoat2368]

Prayers out to dude luh you bro

[@StackRunItUp]

This dude played that next season and is still playing to this day. That’s insane

[@Ontiming2023]

wtf

[@StackRunItUp]

@@Ontiming2023 bros insane

[@Matt_golfs]

I was at that game glad to see him back

[@kanecain1981]

i give him props he is great

[@yrh3702]

this man will be remembered when he's old ...LEGEND

[@ernykwame4285]

Livingston: I had the most gruesome injury in basketball history. Kevin: Hold my sneakers real quick

[@TheBreezus]

Respect bro, I hope all is well with you and your family.

[@R-A-H_-]

Damn I remember watching this interview 8 years ago when it happened…

[@krystenbeck4195]

He never wants to see the video because it will give him ptsd dude that’s like insane idk I just can’t imagine him trying to watch that. And the interview lady is making it worse for him

[@midnight_gamer7146]

God Bless Him

[@DjzJustinLam]

awww, that's soooooo sad! hope he recovers very fast!!!!!

[@hyperhooperbasketball]

It’s a miracle he’s still playing basketball

[@hardworkpaysoff4206]

Like he said : " Everything happens for a reason" , god was with him , and he still is

[@usmcbensen18]

They say it's surreal but in warzones like the middle east, things like this happen every day.

[@ArtByDjBoy]

Poor sound editing at 1:48 this was a good interview though.

[@jacksonpyman7496]

Nothing but LOVE and RESPECT

[@niners_971]

Respect 🙏🙏🙏

[@derwinjamesbestsafetyballh8472]

so much respect to this man

[@michaelscofield7772]

GOD BLESS KEVIN WARE!!! GOD’S GOT YOU!!♥️♥️♥️🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jaheimortiz2834]

I pray for him too

[@halemrandz3778]

Good to see him doing good he has a lot of petential don’t let the worst stuff get the best of you

[@kingdez7930]

Very humble kid

[@loualbino6823]

God bless, I hope that never happens again to anyone

[@AyaKaUwU68]

#respect

[@Dredroope]

Much respect to him for being strong about it and giving thanks to god and speaking about it

[@epixdevo3180]

This is why you don't over push yourself less it's life or death

[@Ippi2810]

Somuch respect for kevin ware 3 god bless him

[@abprepboy33]

well- depends if he plays and how he holds up

[@petruccifan06]

Kevin ware is an inspiration. I hope he can still play.

[@brownpipol2088]

Love you kevin..you have my support

[@cameronl212]

Kevin signed with a professional basketball team in Finland 2 weeks ago!!

[@lilk6760]

He sounds like Long Beach Griffy

[@cards0486]

The screen shot of Kevin with Luke Hancock always has me in tears. Because the court was elevated Kevin’s leg was at eye level for Luke. As they quickly threw a clean towel over his leg Luke jumped up, puts his hand on Kevin’s chest, his head close to Kevin’s and says,”I’m gonna pray.” “My brothers. My brothers.” I will always love these guys. Our 2012-13 team just had incredible heart, spirit and fire. #LUVMYCARDS

[@onelove32158]

Kevin Ware is very motivational and humble and strong God bless you i hope Kevin Ware well be okay we love you Kevin Ware God Bless you Kevin Ware ❤

[@stevenlopez1255]

This is truely inspiring

[@eliasjaja]

God bless him. #prayforware

[@wrfsupreme8459]

Respect 🔥🔥🔥

[@dashmariecruz9253]

I have been playing basketball for almost five years and I could never be as strong as you are yor strong mess inspires me

[@abprepboy33]

so hes suppose to be back next season?

[@Tookieslam]

I hope he'll be the same and that his leg will hold. God Bless him

[@joemiller947]

It looked like he just jumped and it snapped, what happened?

[@vividdarkness8383]

Idk... But how did he not get it amputated? I mean he said that the bone came out of his leg. Like his whole bone left his leg. Like the doctor was holding the whole thing he was lucky.

[@lillonerboi504]

+Logmania Why amputate? His leg had a compound fracture, that's when a piece of the bone that broke comes through the skin. Not that the whole bone fell out. Amputation is for Infections and things that would be more detrimental to the person. He had his leg reconstructed and he's walking again.

[@SolomonMoore]

Joe M you got it right he landed on the tip of his foot

[@joemiller947]

bLaKLion the Gamer Oh, so the force of a full grown man fell onto a tiny area, causing an immense amount of force on the bone in his calf..

[@stephaniesweet263]

Respect for hom

[@andymallillin627]

he was a brave man

[@excellentcolbyjuelz3482]

To me it looked like it didn't hurt to him

[@AyaKaUwU68]

+Excellent Colby/juelz u can tell his teammates were more in a state of shock than him

[@MegaClutch7]

Inspiring..