LeBron James Tackles & Bear Hugs Michael Drysch, The Carmex Half-Court Hero (Live Footage)

Want to hit a half-court shot like Mike D? Watch all three episodes of the Carmex Half-Court Academy to learn how to become a half-court hero like him: ow.ly/hauIC
© 2013 by Carma Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Video provided by Michael Kraabel (@kraabel).

[@BlakeRJBowker]

I love it when people are happy for other people.

[@danielpopa1697]

Being happy for other people succes brings joy to all

[@cookyjungkookie6244]

Me too love

[@bayley5364]

FACTS

[@brochacho8156]

Blake Bowker Ik it’s so beautiful & makes me so happy

[@jordan12118]

That's the beauty of the fan half court shots to me. Other people in the crowd rooting on for a complete stranger to make a shot. Even the Pistons players were happy

[@IamYou86]

Now that is one hell of a story for the grand kids.

[@justinpettit3432]

Yup.

[@joshuadalisay2621]

yah

[@prinxakeem4461]

Hell yahh

[@alternativeaccount1072]

yeah

[@qxpn9220]

IamYou86 unfortunately he passed away );

[@myerr21]

Had to be one of this guys greatest moments. He did an incredible feat and won 75000. Then gets tackle/hugged to the ground by probably his favorite athlete.

[@eliasgetu34]

A one handed too!!

[@pb4ugo2bed84]

FOR REAL THOUGH THIS IS KIND OF SAD BECAUSE THIS IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE GUYS LIFE AND HE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO BEAT IT I WOULD RATHER HAVE A NORMAL CONSISTENT LIFE WHEN HE IS WITH HIS WIFE HE PROBABLY SAYS "LEBRON HUGGED ME ONCE" AT LEAST 15 TIMES A DAY AND SHE GOES "I KNOW HONEY WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MY NEW LINGERIE" AND HE PROBABLY GOES "I MADE A HALFCOURT SHOT ONCE" OVER AND OVER

[@keldeo072]

@@pb4ugo2bed84 bro what

[@pb4ugo2bed84]

@@keldeo072 THIS IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF HIS LIFE AND THATS SAD. ITS LIKE WHEN SOMEBODY GETS A PIC WITH A CELEBRITY AND THEY TALK ABOUT IT THE REST OF THEIR LIFE. THIS GUY OBVIOUSLY LIVES A NORMAL EMPTY LIFE AND NOTHING HAS COME CLOSE TO THIS. WHEN HE IS DYING ON HIS DEATHBED SOME DAY AND HIS KIDS ASK "WHAT IS YOUR BEST MEMORY OF US?" HE WILL SAY "REMEMBER WHEN I MADE THAT HALF COURT SHOT ONCE?"

[@slideman1249]

@@pb4ugo2bed84my guy you have mental issues

[@juliannafellows6266]

I love how the crowd goes from sorta quiet to screaming

[@NoneOfyourBusiness468]

ahhhh, america. miss you so much.

[@Chris71379]

LoL IKR???!! :D

[@DrakonHunterMC]

I love the dude on the mic sprinting across the screen after he makes the shot

[@suckafree6783]

im dying 😂

[@kemdaman159]

I'm in tears 😂😂

[@steeles3788]

Drakon Hunter lol

[@alternativeaccount1072]

he saw his ex-wife with his child that's whh

[@iWorldsFinest]

Insta Kill Then he magically appears on the other side😂😂 ?

[@davidmouzayek3764]

I CAN’T STOP WATCHING THIS The moment he throws it and the reaction is priceless lol

[@pb4ugo2bed84]

THIS IS KIND OF SAD BECAUSE THIS IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE GUYS LIFE AND HE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO BEAT IT I WOULD RATHER HAVE A NORMAL CONSISTENT LIFE WHEN HE IS WITH HIS WIFE HE PROBABLY SAYS "LEBRON HUGGED ME ONCE" AT LEAST 15 TIMES A DAY AND SHE GOES "I KNOW HONEY WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MY NEW LINGERIE" AND HE PROBABLY GOES "I MADE A HALFCOURT SHOT ONCE" OVER AND OVER

[@federicofigueroa1810]

the sound of the people is amazing

[@timmyp8459]

I have never heard a crowd erupt like that in my life. Such an amazing moment.

[@dirkremmington]

I think that it's the floor mics in the middle of the court getting all that. So it does show that a home crowd can make a huge impact in a game...crazy loud!

[@OfentseMwaseFilms]

That’s the loudest I’ve ever heard a crowd🙌🏾

[@pb4ugo2bed84]

ARE YOU A GEN Z TEEN? I'VE HEARD AT LEAST 35 CROWDS ERUPT LIKE THAT YOU NEED TO GET OUT MORE AND WATCH MORE SPORTS

[@TheRebellefleur27]

@@pb4ugo2bed84 why belittle someone? What if this person is from a small town or island? Or hasn’t had the money to go some place with all of those people?

[@pb4ugo2bed84]

@@TheRebellefleur27 THAT'S FINE, JUST DON'T SAY THIS IS THE LOUDEST CROWD YOU'VE EVER HEARD WHEN YOU'VE ONLY HEARD 2-3 CROWDS. COME BACK WHEN YOU'VE HEARED AT LEAST 100 OF THEM.

[@xxxrazorsharpxxx]

ok,this is officially one of my fav videos on youtube...

[@OfentseMwaseFilms]

I totally love that they gave him the ball✊🏾

[@LeadMunitions]

Watch it over and over to see the reaction of the fans and the players!!

[@Chris71379]

LoL! - Same HERE! :D "I" must have WATCHED this vid around 60 - 70 TIMES, "WITHIN The PAST TWO WEEKS"!!! LOL!!! :D

[@rekaletaqsegak7660]

Same dude! Reply every time to see others react. The police guy keep his cool.

[@branharak1331]

I don't think I've ever seen a crowd go from 0 to 100 so fast! amazing to hear

[@LetDalvinCook]

1:40 the host just starts running around the court HAHAHAHAHA

[@thijs967]

HAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHA cant stop laughin hahahah

[@JaysonHoang14]

LMAO DUDE IS GONE

[@steeles3788]

Jay D zoom zoom

[@alternativeaccount1072]

he saw his ex-wife with his child that's why

[@lucasr2050]

Yeah that’s his job, to get people hyped

[@hubbs5759]

I love this version because you can really see and hear the reaction of the crowd. I watch this from time to time to cheer me up. Way to go Mike D!

[@soxredsox]

It made me smile so much seeing how genuinely happy lebron was and how he expressed it awesome!!!!!

[@GIDDY_UP_GO]

The only time a white guy is happy to see a 6' 8" tattooed black guy running towards him! LMFO! TOO FUNNY!

[@justinpettit3432]

Why are you laughing your foot off? Lol

[@suckafree6783]

face

[@Tomi-berry]

Marty Martin WA

[@sergiovanni5989]

😭😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@raymendoza95]

His not white his spanish

[@vn01208503]

they picked him didnt think he would make it, how wrong they were xD

[@Xandr017]

sup yoda xD

[@Chris71379]

"They", Must have Been like - "**CK!! - HOW the **ck Are we gonna come up with the Money now?! >_< :( "

[@ars7174]

@@Chris71379 its NBA man ,and from what ive seen its from Lebron Foundation ,for them 75k its just their hourly income..

[@slideman1249]

@@ars7174wouldn’t say hourly maybe 1 day profit

[@jswishdaman]

Love the reaction from the Pistons bench too. They were just as happy. Haha!

[@jloae820]

The greatest moment of his life for sure!

[@suckafree6783]

When the host immediately starts sprinting like he hit a home run and magically reappears on the other side 😂😂😂

[@creativekaii]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥🔥

[@Chris71379]

THIS video NEVER Gets Old! "I" could REplay this a MILLION Times, & STILL go crazy about it!

[@otisroseboro5613]

Yes I agree 👍💯

[@glbtv1546]

Haha the reactions are the best part, especially the host taking off running afterwards!!!

[@atlast8689]

Entire crowd on their feet 1:39. Crowd reaction must be one of the greatest of all time. Talk about an underdog story. I read about this in my college Marketing text book and had to check it out lol.

[@groovyome]

lebron more excited than he was

[@Marksman3434]

I just love how even the Pistons celebrate

[@slowplay7020]

Hard to not smile watching. All the elements of it make it great, how he shoots, the sound of people saying, "oh no" before it goes in. How the crowd comes alive, LbJ tackling him. awesome moment.

[@Chris71379]

IKR???! :D :D :D

[@slammysammy9555]

Don’t forget the host sprinting across the court

[@dobz746]

The most insane halfcourt shot I’ve ever seen and nine years later its still gives me a big smile 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mrblue3879]

Imagine being tackled and hugged by the 🐐

[@elijahvan8119]

He didn't get tackled by Jordan...

[@uboii]

The first dude that knew it went in.....

[@jeffsellark5421]

time traveler

[@Averywhitehall]

1:36 you can hear somebody scream, "Aw Hell naw!"

[@garotron84]

Lmao

[@randomuselessparodies2745]

Good ears

[@fireafterforty154]

Totally crying. One of the greatest things I've seen in sport. The place erupted in support for the little guy. LOVE IT.❤❤❤👊🏽🙏🏽👏🏾

[@pb4ugo2bed84]

FOR REAL THOUGH THIS IS KIND OF SAD BECAUSE THIS IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE GUYS LIFE AND HE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO BEAT IT I WOULD RATHER HAVE A NORMAL CONSISTENT LIFE WHEN HE IS WITH HIS WIFE HE PROBABLY SAYS "LEBRON HUGGED ME ONCE" AT LEAST 15 TIMES A DAY AND SHE GOES "I KNOW HONEY WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MY NEW LINGERIE" AND HE PROBABLY GOES "I MADE A HALFCOURT SHOT ONCE" OVER AND OVER

[@danielclark241]

Not only did it go in, but it also went in with a "Swish"! Nothing but net!!

[@maffe13]

this puts an instant smile on my face

[@thechairman1336]

I can't believe this is still live after two years

[@TheRody12]

Mike hit the shot of his life.

[@mightymoken]

even the away team players go crazy :D

[@krazyeyedone47]

This is the only moment I've ever liked Lebron while he was in Miami.

[@CYLUnleashed]

Lloyd Xmas your probably one of those "lebron haters" who hates and is jealous of lebron cause he's so good at what he does

[@bigween1999]

+MrFreshboiChris why would you even say that douch bag

[@CYLUnleashed]

dont understand why people hate lebron, just jealous and hating on greatness

[@BRBallin1]

Reason #1: Broadcasted his decision to leave the team that resides in his home state for a big city team to get his championships the easy way with 2 other established All Stars. Reason #2: Says he will bring not 2, not 3, ...not 7" to Miami, but leaves after coming up short in the NBA finals. Reason #3: Self-proclaims himself as the best player in the world and loses in the Finals afterwards. Reason #4: Did not treat David Blatt with enough respect and got him fired because he's the unofficial GM/owner of the Cavs. Enough?

[@CYLUnleashed]

+BRBallin1 typical response from a LeBron hater who bandwagons off of every other LeBron hater and says the same thing. he didnt ask for a big broadcasted decision like that, the media portrayed it and made it a big deal, but regardless even if he would've done it discreetly, it still would've made national news cause he was all the hype back in 2010. saying not 2 or 3 etc, he was being confident and was living in the moment. "self proclaims.." what do you expect him to do to gain his confidence when he was losing in the finals, and after hearing he is the best player in the league for over a decade, you think he's cocky and too big of a show off because he proclaims that hes the best one time out of thousands of interviews?? david blatt was not a good coach and did not know how to coach that cavs team; at times LeBron had to take over because the entire coaching staff was lackluster. He did treat blatt with respect, but blatt didn't step up to his job. your probably just a bandwagon steph curry... oh wait a "warriors fan" claiming steph is the best.

[@BRBallin1]

MrFreshboiChris You can be confident without sounding so boastful and cocky. Look at what Steph Curry is doing. He doesn't self-proclaim himself as anything. He allows the fans and media to do that. He just goes on the court and plays basketball with passion without acting like he's entitled to nothing less than a championship every season. I ain't no fucking bandwagon either. I'm a Laker fan since 2006 and I will always be. For now, they got nothing going for them, so the best thing to do is root for a championship contender that I enjoy watching. I'm not a Warrior fan, but I'm not salty enough to root against a team that is classy and was mostly built from the draft and took over 4 seasons to develop rather than off of free agency within 1 offseason. When your team is not a title contender, the next best thing to do is have a preference over whom you'd rather see win it. The Cavs don't look like they'll be winning a championship this season either with the way the Spurs and Warriors are playing. Looking forward to LeBron extending his Finals record to 2-5 :)

[@perfectgaming788]

BRBallin1 blah blah blah, save it

[@daniellnicold3968]

@@BRBallin1 well how do u feel after lebron came back 3-1 huh?First of lebron would never care what u call him with all the money he makes and lebron won 2 rings in miami and brought one to cleveland and i bet u dont hate lebron so much now that he is on your team huh?

[@policerthought5649]

I love how even the other team was impressed

[@jojob1106]

It’s the crowd roaring for me 😭💙

[@Devls1]

You gotta love it. I have watched this several times and think it's just great. The reactions of everyone after he hit the shot are great...couldn't stop laughing. Even when LeBron James came out onto the court to hug Mike after hitting the shot, it was just AWESOME. LeBron would definitely be someone I would like to meet someday...he really is a great person on and off the court.

[@damnkay1407]

Am I the only one that tears up a little when I see this

[@caseytaillon8800]

best part is watching the pistons bench reaction haha

[@Pigeuns]

He got to party with the Heat afterwards too at all the local Miami clubs 😂 What a day

[@JAHM5]

Where amazing happens! Not just the shot but I just love how sports can unite and actually create a nice enviroment. Amazing!

[@TheTrickyEffect]

I felt sorry for him but now its just a magical sight to see congratulations

[@limitless4249]

***** Well, I guess he meant a 6'8", 250 lbs guy jumping on him.

[@Boboelise]

Who cares they´re happy

[@a9029k]

Because let‘s be honest he looked like he didn’t stand a chance of making it 😂

[@JenBriSeth]

I watch this video every time I come across it. Love it.

[@reallife0728]

THIS WAS THE BEST HALF COURT SHOT!!!!!💯💯💯 INCREDIBLE SHOT & EVERYONE'S REACTIOM WAS JUST AS INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@RM-hu9sd]

Can't stop smiling watching this video over and over again!!

[@Andrew-dd3yt]

This is amazing seeing the behind of scenes of all this

[@tmerrill8178]

Mike Breen voice: Mike D from halfcourt...BAANGG !!!

[@lyndonronaldmendoza7680]

kaboom

[@randyh.7782]

I bet Dr. J watched this video...and smiled immensely.

[@samstockton9738]

Fucking why?

[@Chris71379]

Mann, if I had a Nickle, for EACH Time I've Replayed this...! :D :D :D

[@trendynow1369]

You'd have $75,000?

[@Chris71379]

@@trendynow1369 LMAO!! :D

[@kristinholsapple6734]

That was nothing but net! I love everything about this video! Him winning, Lebron running to him, people on their feet screaming with joy, basically every person screaming of joy .. I mean the way he threw it was freaken hilarious!!

[@ridorock6]

Mike D. A legend.

[@JamesTaylor-qw9yj]

When Le Bron punches the air on exit it’s perfectly timely to Blur Song 2! Yiew! And that big smile is awesome

[@MrBlackjackGuy]

Is it weird that I pretty much cried watching that guy making that?

[@marcelinasanchez2109]

I wanna hug 🥺

[@Dante-ex6fp]

Marcelina Sanchez I gotchu

[@bloodsling]

saw this on a compilation clip,this is much better footage,loved hearing the crowd lose their shit when he sunk that skyhook like a boss..and the LeBron hug is just tops.

[@leanmuscle365wayofjayfitne9]

This man’s life changed forever from this moment

[@LiveStoicism]

I can't even imagine how it must feel to have thousands of people erupt into a thunderous roar at something you just accomplished. Must be the ultimate rush. Congrats Mike D.

[@APBRadial]

Playing high school sports, I've had maybe a few dozen people erupt into cheers at something I did and it was probably the greatest rush I've felt in my life. I can't imagine what a pro stadium full of fans would feel like.

[@ajay7797]

This camera is amazing

[@MindTwistEsp]

No fok is nba not uganda

[@queenempress2541]

That one time WHEN EVERYBODY IN WHOLE WORLD IS BIG HAPPY JUST FOR YOU!!

[@realeques]

3:20 so many people left hanging i cant sleep tonight

[@DrakonHunterMC]

LOL

[@isolatedpun4214]

I am literally crying, lol.

[@mjfilmmatics]

Imagine the level of dopamine explosion that dude experienced. The shot going in, the massive crowd roaring from every direction, Lebron tackling you in glee, followed by all the high fives and hugs. Not to mention the huge payday. All happening against massive odds of missing. Every living thing deserves that level of feeling

[@Chris71379]

No Matter HOW Bad of a Day You're Having - THIS video can ALWAYS bring SOME kind of Smile on/to your day/face.

[@nastyy_mk4]

I couldn’t help myself but sit here and smile for him. I can imagine that excitement and happiness flowing through this guy. I’d be stoked. Lol

[@SpeedinBulletPodcast]

Lebron will always be dope for these type moments, he was watching and legitimately happy for the guys, my GOAT

[@dbacksrule12]

Ever single person in that arena was smiling. So beautiful

[@davidstebnicki8839]

Energy of that room that night could power whole earth for next 1000 years, unspeakable.

[@Iksmohj1]

There are so many beautiful words that I have say about this video.priceless,wonderful,beautiful.You made a shot,hook style,you got a $75000 prize money but a hug from one of the best player in NBA?that's absolutely priceless.I'm very happy for that guy.

[@rudymoore8579]

This was 11 years ago and this is still golden 🔥

[@Cam-ue5ly]

Is it just me or is LeBron James like the coolest dude ever? He was happier for the fan than the fan himself. Just awesome!

[@pb4ugo2bed84]

BACK IN THE DAY MAYBE BUT THIS WAS BEFORE 2020 AND THE BLM NONSENSE, IF THAT WAS TODAY LEBRON WOULD TELL THE ANNOUNCER TO TELL THE WHITE GUY THAT HE IS GIVING HALF OF THE REWARD TO A BLACK FAN FOR REPARATIONS

[@xballikesw00shx]

Anyone notice the dude in the upper left quadrant next to the stairs fuckin call that shit way before anybody lolol?

[@LoreFinder92]

The trick was to not hesitate.

[@Calvin1985]

I bet he enjoyed the hug from LeBron more than the money.

[@willwilliams4096]

Thats got to be one of the most incredible shots ive ever seen. My goodness!

[@ultraverydeepfield]

well he definitely got his 15 minutes of fame.

[@Bafooba]

and $75,000

[@whentherebelcomeshome7564]

@@Bafooba But he has to give the government the half :-(

[@AustinMichael]

@@whentherebelcomeshome7564 short term capital gains on 75 grand would be around 25%

[@whentherebelcomeshome7564]

@@AustinMichael Arena Link: LeBron James | Heat vs Pistons | Jan 25, 2013: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roDZZnesdrerZ9E (3:35 min. "Giving government the half.") :-)

[@jackass4833]

More than that.

[@df56gh4d5h]

Best moment in basketball history.

[@DanDanCOYS]

Humans by nature love to see each other do well. I love this video. Don’t let the media tell you that we all don’t love each other.

[@christopherclarhaut4317]

That's so awesome. It looks like the people running the contest, Carmex possibly, also matched the prize with a donation to the Lebron James Foundation and The Boy's and Girl's Club of America.

[@ChikDeck]

I've never seen a a white guy so happy In my life when a 6,8 foot black guys is charging at him full speed

[@raytesiandouglas]

Most amazing part was him hitting a half court hook shot 🤣

[@daveanderson4013]

A hook shot with terrible form at that!

[@frederalbacon]

Shout out to that guy in Red about halfway up the stands who knew it was in 2 seconds before anyone else did. He had his hands up celebrating before the ball even came back into frame.

[@mramirz922]

When the visiting teams bench goes crazy you know you did something good

[@bryanclauson6494]

greatest dad shot of all time

[@jokerhalo1]

even the players on the other team were excited about the shot

[@MindTwistEsp]

Ofc

[@araylaquian1781]

😲😲 W0W...you know what wow is?? That two people white and black hugs each other..that's priceless..and people are very happy..😍😍😍❤❤❤💖💖💖💖

[@mythicgamer6291]

Like how the other team players was celebrating too like YES what a shot of sorry coach just had to be all excited for him

[@roberthardison5170]

Even the coach was probably in awe too lol

[@Chris71379]

Of ALL the NBA Events, Championship Wins, Buzzer Beaters - That was the LOUDEST, I'VE ever heard an NBA crowd Cheer In MY Lifetime!😆😆😆 Kareem Abdul Jabbar Ain't got NOTHIN on THIS!! 😂

[@ChrisDodges123]

1:55 lebrons face 😂😂

[@TruthandjusticeXXL]

Arena Link - LeBron James & Michael Drysch - kzbin.info/www/bejne/roDZZnesdrerZ9E

[@bigjhayooh]

Yo even lebron aside everyone was hugging this dude like family. They were so happy for him awesome to see.

[@burnit_0193]

Classy Heat fans, they are so happy for this dude. RESPECT.

[@xjcrossx]

Props to the guy in black on the left who knew it was going in before anyone else.

[@kurtk7521]

Lebron is such a nice dude man. Need more people like him in this world.

[@TheRounder1980]

This was my fav lebron moment. He was totally happy for that dude.

[@josephshurtz8474]

This shot! Still awesome!

[@koodersalad427]

Great moments are born from great opportunity

[@nathanlintz9739]

I love how the Pistons players are like "holy shit"