Kobe Bryant Surprises This Inspiring Deaf Basketball Coach Who Went Viral

When we saw the incredible viral video of high school basketball coach Sekoe White, we knew we had to help honor him.

[@walterwright8242]

The more I watch Kobe the more impressed I become. His gorgeous heart and spirit touched many. May everyone that transitioned have everlasting peace, love, and serenity.

[@Aritul]

Yes! Same.

[@camecex]

We feel as if we knew him through all these stories

[@okayyyy8028]

Seriously.. And here we have Washington post journalist felicia sonmez shitting on Kobe when news broke on Sunday.

[@Saltymom]

I totally agree. The more I’ve learned about him the more I admire him for his quest for excellence in so many things. What a legacy he’s left. I feel so sad for his friends and family. I hope they continue to feel wrapped in support and love.

[@EL-wq2ob]

GOD Bless Amen🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@angelfishluva291]

I half expected Kobe to start talking to him in sign language.

[@camecex]

Me too

[@byDsign]

I ain't gone lie.... Me too! LOL

[@Lovelyone1]

Angelfish Luva lol!!! Me, too!!!

[@justinp3345]

He knew like 4 languages I wouldn't be surprised if he would have eventually learned sign as another form of communication.. Dude was like a human sponge at absorbing knowledge and new things

[@byDsign]

@@justinp3345 .... when I saw him playing the Moonlight Sonata on piano for his wife, that almost took me out. Look for it on KZbin. ♥

[@marz4021]

Kobe really was one of a kind. Not just the basketball player but one of a kind human being. 💜💛

[@MZHARDBODYENT]

Yesssss

[@LisaNaomi24]

No question. GOAT 1b. #CityOfAngels

[@icu536]

That’s my former high school teammate. He went harder than anybody I ever played with and would get mad at me for slacking. Bless up brother

[@LisaNaomi24]

I hope you've been well too. God bless.♥️

[@icu536]

Lisa Naomi I have been. Thanks

[@YtCsBt]

This is going to be weird, I know. But from person experience, how was it being around him? Just watching this from afar, I am so moved by how difficult and challenging his life must be in comparison to most, but am torn when I realize we all have our own struggles and that no one wants to be treated different. Did you feel he genuinely wanted to be treated the same? If so, did you find that people actually treated him the way they treated everyone else or was it all a facade? Sorry if these are weird questions, I’m just genuinely interested in a third party’s perspective, not being him but being around him, the atmosphere.

[@icu536]

Saif B. To be honest. Being around him was kind of unsettling as a young teenager with little to no real work ethic. Like why is he working so hard in practice? Now coach is going to try and get us to match his intensity. He didn’t have an off button so it was good for the team. Nobody treated him differently. He joked and laughed just like everyone else. If there’s one thing I’d say is that he expected more out of the people around him because that’s the standard he held himself to.

[@YtCsBt]

The 2ktrainer thank you for your honesty and insight, I really appreciate it

[@exdoode]

Oh Kobe, gone far too soon, America really needed you! ... Coach White is a truly wonderful guy with a fantastic angelic smile!!

[@deniseabrams7212]

Kobe Bryant was a humble guy he always took time out for others...Rip gone but never forgotten🙏🙏🙏

[@CoachJMagana]

Denise Abrams Mamba out, but not forgotten

[@LisaNaomi24]

@@CoachJMagana ❤️

[@kingofdro]

Miss you already Kobe!!!

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

Pretty sure he hears you right

[@mariaz1394]

I love how this coach loves what he does. Very inspiring story. ❤ RIL Kobe Bean Bryant a legend gone too soon. GIGI fly high Mambacita. 💜💛💜💛

[@lakishaogletree6470]

The coach is soooo handsome. I was impressed by the young gentlemen signing as well

[@Lil08103]

exactly. now gow do i say "you a snack" in asl lol

[@buddylove88]

The coach seems like a lovely guy. Respect and may God keep him blessed always

[@MAGAISKLAN]

Kobe was a lovely person! Inside and out.

[@damarcusmomm05]

This coach is gorgeous 😍 he's first an amazing man😩what a beautiful story. These young deaf teens are Amazing 😰

[@tcareccia]

This makes my heart happy. The power of HOPE. My child has multiple disabilities and the reason is unknown. I know she can do anything she wants in this life, but stories like this help me to remember exactly how much she can do.

[@acrossd-universe3341]

Now....the greatness of Kobe Bryant outside NBA are slowly showing up from various people ...big and small. A true legend of a lifetime.

[@Aritul]

Kudos to Rachel for sharing this story. I learn new things every day.

[@tessamariauson4445]

You're truly an inspiration Coach White...much like Kobe Braynt is and always will be..

[@marye8762]

I love this. God bless this coach. Kobe was so much more than the game. We witnessed a great man!! #tears

[@eddieslone]

Absolutely LOVE how you got responses from the other coaches and players regarding coach White. He seems like such an amazing leader.

[@IreneBlake]

Every time I watch a piece about him , I just sob. His love and dedication is marvellous. Keep resting well champ and gigi 💙❤

[@saiyongdawn7756]

I was expecting KOBE to throw up those hands using sign language bc he's so multitalented. 😊

[@ferdyalih5067]

Can't get enough of the greatness of Kobe Bryant! Salute! Respect! Love!

[@deniseellis2681]

Rest in peace goat💜 we will never ever forget you angel💛 you truly touched many💜

[@shxne2great]

🙏🏾🙏🏾I PRAY THAT EVERYBODY WITH A DISABILITY WILL BE OKAY🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ArnoldPalmer725]

Kobe touched so many people

[@Millionbuckshorts]

Coach white is amazing. That guy is so smart it’s crazy. I know he’s hurting bout Kobe jus like the rest of us. I’m sure he’s a phenomenal coach.🦾😌

[@House-of-Lords.]

This is why kobe was loved by everybody, good basketball player, good father and a good men.. He took the time and money to help fans here and there. RIP my friend.. 🏀

[@paulaevans6291]

Everybody didn't like him. I've been reading some people's post and can't believe the bad things they said. I see how much good he did and is very happy he did what he did. It really hurts me that this happened.

[@consultanteenpersonnel7622]

Amazing man, beautiful smile !

[@jewlzn7130]

Kobe was just an amazing human being! Amazing. The more vids I see of him, the more I respect him.. what a loss for the world this was

[@goldenera4ever]

I'm surprised Kobe didn't communicate with sign language. I mean, he learned to speak 3 other languages fluently. He became one of the greatest basketball players of all time, he won an Oscar, all by the time he was 40. It's sad that it took this man's death for me to realize what a wonderful and inspiring human being he was/is and just how much he means to people all over the world. Such a tragic loss.

[@kimwoods1]

Coach White is cuuute!

[@mmarie294]

Gail could have spoke about this if she wanted to.

[@nismith5678]

Yep, I agree, she could've been view in different light but instead she confirmed for many of us who she really is.

[@jeanbrown9987]

DAT PART, 😐

[@TishaPisha]

🤦🏾‍♀️

[@alvarosanabria216]

Agreed, countless epic Kobe moments to choose from. That was just who he was.

[@tiffanyrojas1148]

What an amazing man this coach is!!! Making impact in lives, God bless him!

[@anthonyrodriguez625]

I thought I cried enough tears when I found out kobe died.but seeing all these video's makes it hurt even more. You were such an amazing man. Your truly missed

[@dcair23]

I remember this kid playing basketball at the YMCA in Lexington, Kentucky. Great kid!

[@sonyajohnson2154]

I can't stop watching Kobe Bryant clips. What a loss! :(

[@quar7]

Damn kobe was everywhere. 👑

[@Danuk1996]

RIP THE BEST MAN EVER

[@kellyconrad5449]

Kobe Bryant continues to be a driving force of inspiration to millions around the world! Thank you Kobe, you’re presence, your compassion, your drive and dream that continue to inspire all of us around the globe, we will miss you, but you will never be forgotten, thank you for all you’ve done on the court and off the court!!

[@sneakerheadlowlife]

Rest In Peace to one of the greatest basketball players ever

[@toreyphillips878]

RIP Kobe Bryant you always be remembered and never forgotten.

[@keyeraogletreee1586]

Keep doing ya thing coach praying more blessings comes to you ND your team

[@jacquelineperry5873]

A time when Kobe was non social so happy when he started to get out a little more cause people want to see and touch him see how he inspired so many.gone to soon

[@karitinarios2140]

RIP kobe 🥺🙏🏾

[@thamilton1340]

Good for you and your Kid's.....Hell of a good journey You have lived...Big Ups to all of you 👍🙏🙏🙏👍

[@kdgc6217]

The KOBE BLACK MAMBA Philosophy - Identify a Goal, Focus, Don't Apologize, BE GREAT! I will live and teach that ideology everyday.

[@ericagosier7041]

A blessing. I love seeing the beauty and God in all things.

[@terrihudson9912]

That Was GREAT Inspiring Story. And Great Words From.KOBE To COACH WHITE...🙏

[@terrihudson9912]

Thank U

[@terrihudson9912]

Thank U

[@jimmyfabs78]

It sucks so bad thinking about how many more good things Kobe would have done in life, not just for himself or his family but for others. He was so kind about surprising fans, you could see in his face that he loved making others happy.

[@edreid7872]

Would've totally lost it if Kobe walked out to surprise him....😢

[@nobodycares1423]

I think some ppl would've fainted.

[@rickdalton7690]

Too much effort, instead he used this man as a publicity stunt to sell his books

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

God bless you Kobe Bryant for sharing your love of helping when ever you can miss you a loving fa always Linda j ☮️☮️☮️☮️🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

[@francinejefferson4444]

FIRST KB REST GOD SEE THAT HE HAVE WORK FOR YOU UP THÊRE WITH HIS ANGELS IN HEAVEN TRULY YOU TOUCH LOTS OF HEART

[@AshlyMonet]

This made me cry

[@Samverine]

What a beautiful and generous soul he was. God Bless.

[@kellyayre9503]

What an inspiration,never give up on your dreams 🙂

[@Theo-dj7vs]

Love and Respect.

[@jans-wv3rp]

Damn that sign language interpreter is good

[@irenedontoh3539]

God bless Kobe Bryant

[@lavondaweaver1183]

" SO BEAUTIFUL , AND LOVE UR SMILE " !!!!

[@annarizaatienza9056]

You are very Kind Kobe Bryant 😍😍😍 That is why you are Loved by so many

[@eilynamor2252]

Kobe's passing thought us how amazing person he is inside out. .. May God blessed his soul &his daughter & the rest who lost their lives through that tradgic inccident..🙏🙏🙇🙇

[@eddiemane6417]

I hate these videos. Makes it hurt even more. Such a positive human being taken away from us, the world is mourning.

[@victoriahughes6242]

I Love It, Thanks Kobe! You was such a Beautiful person and I thank GOD for you and all that you did!❤

[@Ace-3.]

Rest In Peace to Kobe a true hero. God bless everyone and have a good day

[@mirandabrokenberry810]

After seeing this all of the world should be inspired to chase after our dreams without limitations!!! This coach is truly amazing.... I pray that God truly shows up & shows out ( in an excellent way) in his life. May God bless

[@liamholton8937]

I couldn't imagine how this poor man felt after hearing about Kobe's death. RIP big man.

[@mama27f]

Ccoach White I'm grateful to God for your soul to teach these kids.

[@jessellis1523]

Even tho I'm not really into basketball that much I still got a little bit upset when I learnt about the deaths of both Kobe Bryant and his daughter I know that they are both up there in heaven playing basketball with eachother and also teaching people how to play basketball may they both forever Rest In Perfect Eternal Peace gone but never forgotten also this coach really truly is inspirational

[@cathywhite3713]

I admit my bias :-) but this was an INCREDIBLE story! Thanks, Rachel, for doing this!!

[@minevene5212]

I think he thought Kobe was going to surprise him there cause he had the purple tie going on and everything.

[@theartist6764]

I love how my black family is posting soooo much Kobe positivity in the mist all of this hate that's going on with King Kobe's name. ❤✊🏿✊🏿✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@youngdrac258]

Wish he could of met Kobe in person ...Ellen would of done that for him

[@dehjhunaeday5743]

She sure would have

[@truecharming235]

"What can I say...MAMBA OUT!" -KOBE "You going to have a BOY to carry OUT your LEGACY?!" -Press "NO. I GOT THIS!!" -GIANNA

[@blueskyz8097]

2:35...Split second I thought that was Shaq..

[@guillermojoselopezacostasd4128]

This world is a amazing place to live¡ there are so many people so great, god bless this world and god bless the great Kobe Bryant¡

[@nunogomes5705]

💜💛💜💛RIP Kobe💛💜💛💜💛

[@wendyharvey2208]

God knows the HEART....

[@longbeachlundsXIII]

Love you Kobe! That's awesome bro!!

[@cameronwest9745]

Sign language is so cool.Rip Kobe 🙏🏽🕊

[@supremeelbey105]

Kobe was the G.O.A.T on and off the court R.I.P black mamba 🙏🏾🕊

[@p-star7678]

I thought Kobe was going to speak sign language too lol God bless the Mama 🙏

[@greywolf0167]

WTG you da man ...with ninja communicational skillz ....its people like you that help the world not be so boring

[@tinybrownin]

What a great story!!! RIP Kobe we miss you

[@raihanahmydin]

Inspiring young man!

[@ccouch1988]

This whole video was beautiful 💙

[@1ndiaz]

its still unreal to see videos of him and know his gone. wtf.

[@jweibsstocks2541]

RIP

[@ridhowiranatakusumah6531]

Rip

[@tammywindley9704]

Amazing!!!! This coach is wonderful!!!!!!!☺

[@fever_spike]

2:35 Legit thought that was Shaq at first LMAO...also, am I the only one who thinks the coach looks a bit like Chris Rock?

[@quintfl]

2:35 I didn't know Shaq knew sign language

[@childofthemighty1341]

Lol...thought too it was him

[@Janithlowe]

Gary W-l-o-t 😝😝😝😝 we think alike yo !

[@Maria-kg1nh]

inspiring!!! God Bless!!!

[@marieP73spark]

So cool and inspiring. Thank you coach!

[@ashleykennedy8026]

This is amazing. You can do anything if you put your mind to it.

[@jamesgarrity9376]

Mannnnnnnnnnn! I thought he was gonna come out!

[@proudhindu3668]

Very touching video.

[@lyimoej7198]

I remember this face....i saw this man from 2004 to 2006 in tanzania moshi town at kilimanjaro region playing basketball at baptist church court.

[@sharonscott7951]

GOD is good blessed amazing video I love it 😊🙏❤

[@qt100]

*MISSISSIPPI STAND UP!* 👏🏽

[@simi6152]

You are an awesome man!

[@tashaterrell7249]

Who did thumbs down.. People are dumb!!!!!. I loveeee THIS story🙏🏽

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this story of what happens when you don't give up on yourself as a child of God stay safe and prayed up 🙏 changes everything and people linda j.peacegod is always around