Moments That Made NBA Fans Cry

Sports are supposed to be for tough guys, right? At least that's what they always say. These are moments that made almost every NBA fan cry.
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[@nonstop]

Anyone else fighting back tears? 😢

[@cloverz2798]

me. :(((

[@yuro7213]

me bruh

[@jahimuddin2306]

Yep.

[@mellokhumalo]

After KD and Giannis speech😢

[@j.d.wilkes7189]

Too many people dying way too soon

[@RiqueG1987]

All of these are tear jerkers but Kobe’s death and that “You The Real MVP” gets me every time 😢

[@duishungry]

For years I heard "You the real MVP", but didn't know it was from the NBA. When I became a fan recently and learned that was a KD speech, it hits so much harder every time I hear it now

[@RiqueG1987]

@@duishungry that speech is one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard. It makes you realize how much a mother does for her children to succeed.

[@Dezz___]

Cause you’re a betaaaaaaa

[@karthikvakkalanka9112]

Wow that hit hard

[@MangoTroubles-007]

That 60 point last game was staged

[@ItzFarmerJerry]

That “they gave up on me” just hits… I feel bad for Isaiah

[@taeebaby2605]

Made me tear up because when it came to basketball football skateboarding and bmx the same happened to me😔

[@theterpenater6414]

@@taeebaby2605 they benched my ass. Ill show em next season.

[@NinjaNolan3DIsGoated]

I’m a person who doesn’t tear up or cry that much but I definitely teared up watching that😢

[@taeebaby2605]

@@theterpenater6414 show em what they missed last season

[@theterpenater6414]

@@taeebaby2605 yuh

[@danmclaughlin8966]

"they gave up on me" I've never seen that clip and as a die hard Celtics fan, got me straight crying. We NEED IT back in the league!!!

[@danmclaughlin8966]

@@NonstopSports743 who said I'm subbing

[@vxtrayzonx5191]

@@danmclaughlin8966 it’s a fake bot

[@cardcrusher5768]

I miss him

[@TobyKBTY]

I wasn't even the hugest basketball fan, but I'll never forget the day I came in to work and saw my friends with tears in their eyes. "Kobe's gone" they said. That wave of disbelief was unreal, and so tragic.

[@TheChosenOne1_]

Even if you werent a big basketball fan, we still remember the time we shot a crumpled paper ball into a bin and yelling “Kobe”😢

[@dakarailayne3039]

Man, it felt like a bad dream when he passed. I was in total disbelief. I was thinking the other day that his daughter would have been a beast in the wnba. May they RIP

[@beardbroal9727]

I'd never been to a baby shower before. I was invited by my coworker and when she asked me I was actually stunned. I told her "I wouldnt miss it for the world" later on the event was wrapping up and another coworker who didnt care about basketball like us gave us the news and damn that was so weird. It felt like we lost a family member we never met

[@rorymcneely324]

“Heroes come and go, but legends are forever!!!!” R. I. P. Kobe Bryant forever an NBA and laker legend

[@ejl1982-1]

MJ's return to Chicago was epic...made me tear up...standing ovation was something special to witness.

[@harristeeterfan3473]

When Isaiah said: “once I leave this arena it’s all gone” I almost cried

[@funniestclipsonyt1766]

Even though it’s been nearly 3 years since that fateful day, I just can’t stop myself from tearing up just thinking about Kobe. Kobe genuinely gave me hope in life and I was inspired by his story and he made me to persevere against hardships because we will eventually prevail. I love you Kobe and I will always look up to you!🙌❤️😢

[@DarrynPeterson44]

We all miss you Kobe. Rest in Peace to the greatest ever. Edit: People please don't fight in the comments. I meant to say greatest Lakers ever(which he is) but no problem if I greatest of all time(for me he is)

[@cirovelasquez153]

Mamba forever

[@realbuckeye9716]

Jordan the goat

[@Mdegamingtime]

There’s one thing kobe had that MJ or lebron had is mamba mentality rip LA will never be the same😭😭😭😭

[@George_Fl0yd]

Kobe 🚁💥

[@rayarnold2311]

rip goat

[@CrisP_030]

I looked up to Kobe. He's an inspiration and a mentor to many. We all miss you Kobe, Rest in Peace.

[@gabrielrahmih4712]

Steph currys ”you don’t wanna see us next year” is the most epic goosebump moment of all time

[@joecastro6959]

As an NBA fan and a Spurs fan, the moment that made me cry was their last championship in 2014. After their disappointing loss in 2013 in Miami, they got their redemption against the Heat. It was also their first championship in 7 years. The post game moments and interviews made me cry, Manu and his children, Pop like a proud father with Kawhi and TP but especially the one by Doris Burke on Tim Duncan with his children. He talks about the sacrifice and the hardships they've come through and winning on the day of Father's Day is a very special moment.

[@godkinghell15]

Hell yeah I'm also a Spurs fan I remember when they won a championship i was crying and hugging my mom saying they did it

[@dannychamberlain6244]

It came full circle for Timmy

[@zumbro5286]

"The death of Kobe is one of the saddest moments in sports history" it is THE saddest moment.

[@joshhouston3443]

Not a lakers fan but waking up to the news of Kobe made me tear up

[@deezpleez3832]

Didn’t have to be a laker fan. Kobe’s death fucked the world up

[@joshhouston3443]

@@deezpleez3832 Everything went downhill after his passing

[@tj5180]

I woke up from my rest and I was on my phone on Ig I saw a post of the news Kobe passing away due to a helicopter crash I thought it was fake but then turned on the news channel and it was true. I was shocked and heartbroken. Everything changed

[@micahh_clips]

Kobe will never be forgotten. RIP MAMBA

[@BrandonWS324]

I remember getting a call from my dad, saying Kobe was just killed in a helicopter crash. I grew up watching all of his games with my dad, the level of shock and just downright disbelief was a feeling I've never felt before to this day.

[@efaz4321]

I'm literally tearing up watching this how all those stars past and current small moment or huge went thru at least one heartbreak and overcame that adversity

[@GremlinZ420]

D Rose will always be my favorite. He was the most athletic player ever in the NBA, was the face of the NBA, probably inspired hundreds, if not thousands, of PGs to play. The way he was going, he would have been one of, if not, the best of all time. He got smacked with injuries but still wouldn’t let that end his career, even though he couldn’t do what he did in ‘08 any more. D Rose is a true man. He didn’t make excuses for his fall in greatness, he just worked with what he was given.

[@icantwaittowakeupoutthisdream]

woohoo

[@olipontop9411]

Can’t we just all appreciate all the content he makes for us?

[@RM-Gaming358]

I❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤it🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@chaseharrell4949]

Finally someone said it

[@digityt3954]

no we cant

[@ChadHellgado]

Alright Mr Beast

[@bryceherrera981]

Frrr tho I was bout to say love the quality🔥🔥🔥

[@trucc412]

Omg like all these made me cry

[@darkev2673]

a lot of people were and some still are traumatized by Kobe’s death RIP to a legend ❤

[@TheJack0132]

“They gave up on me” always hurts hearing from him he was such an amazing player in the league to be left behind just hurts

[@Louis-wi3sb]

I think we all can agree that this video let to some tears. And I think this is on of the best videos I ever saw. Rip mamba

[@jbredondo]

Just after seeing the thumbnail, i know this video would be something special

[@CatNBA]

Yessir

[@geaty788]

Yeah!

[@norvieYT]

When Kobe died. Even non-kobe/ non-lakers fan cried. I’m one of the biggest fan there is and I cried the whole day and feels crying everytime I’m reminded he’s gone

[@dejamike88]

I weep a little when D Rose dropped 50 as a Wolf and I don’t even follow him like that, but I understand all the struggles that he had to deal with injuries, people doubting him that he wasn’t any good anymore and etc… the accomplishment that he achieved in that game is kinda like having a big rock lifted off his shoulders. I, like many others might get labeled as a Lebron hater, but that championship that he won in Cleveland was spectacular.. big props to him and that team 💪 David Aldridge said congratulations to IT @1:58, I know he meant for the career high, but when I heard that I was like 😱😱…. Also, Boston did IT real dirty…I understand it’s a business decision, but if what IT said years later was true, that Boston “hide” the seriousness of his injury so he would go out and played for them, then that’s boarder line criminal….

[@hirospartyhat]

It's insane that Isiah Thomas even came to the game after his sister died, let alone drop 53.

[@joshuawhyte4523]

“You the real mvp,” got me man. 🤧 I love my mom. And shout out to all the moms out their. Y’all truly are the mvps of this world.

[@zmangkrd5312]

Once Perkins makes a prediction, the opposite completely happens. Lmfao

[@joeblow7804]

I love that when Zion put credit to his mom, she did everything to put the credit back to him. That's pure... idk, teamwork seems like an insufficient word for it. But both of them really putting in work for the other, that's what greatness is really all about.

[@cirovelasquez153]

Kobe was my favorite player growing up and I still miss seeing him and his daughter at Lakers games

[@efknee]

The death of Kobe was not only one of the saddest moments in sports history it was also one of the saddest moments in all of history we lost a legend that day rest in peace Kobe mamba forever

[@icantwaittowakeupoutthisdream]

fr

[@bonzobonanza]

The last one... it is still so tough to watch after 3 years

[@09lowkey]

"I worked my ass off for this bro" So relatable... Honorable Mention: That crossover and the dunk by Klay Thompson his first game back. I'm not a GSW fan but I felt that, not to tears but I really felt that.

[@Borisam]

Derrick we love you! Thanks for all the great memories!

[@Chazzyfield]

Dude, the thumbnail alone already has me in tears... 😭

[@_naco1070]

Lmaooo ikr 😭😭

[@mmjr23]

Man, I’m still in shock and tears that Kobe and Gigi has passed. They were gone too soon for us and I learn to appreciate what they’ve accomplished and did in those time. We still miss you King of LA and the true GOAT, Kobe “Bean” Bryant

[@AirRusher1992]

It's been 3 years since the world got completely shocked about the news of Kobe's tragic passing and yet the pain is still there but regardless he will be remembered in our hearts forever.

[@adekunle4672]

I don't know about you but Rodman's story brings tears to my eyes as well

[@jaamal6369]

That John Wall one always gets me, so genuine

[@cjortiz6165]

If u didn’t shed a tear during this video then u don’t love basketball ❤️😢

[@9800MacMal]

If you didn't shed a tear during this video then you don't love people

[@_naco1070]

Damn I forgot how deep that KD MVP speech cut 😭😭😭😭 as a mama's boy he just made our dream come true, pay momma every single drop of effort, f me I'm about to cry rn lmaooo 😭😭

[@peterdarmanian3571]

Kobe's always hits the most!!!! 😢😢😢😢😢

[@kingtoby9851]

Its not one of the saddest moments it’s THE saddest moment in NBA history RIP Kobe & Gigi 💜💛

[@briangruenewald7536]

I’ll be honest… I grew up despising Kobe Bryant. Like many, I thought he was a selfish player who cared more about his own success than that of his teammates and the team he played for. But when I learned of his tragic passing, something happened to me… it’s like the wool that had been draped over my eyes was lifted. When someone famous dies, the whole world seemingly comes to a screeching halt. We suddenly see the big picture, often in spite of the finer details that could ruin it. They were human beings who had their callings in life, and they heeded the call, and they went above and beyond what was asked of them, pushed themselves to make the most of the opportunities they had been presented with. Kobe cared IMMENSELY about the people in his life, he just had his own way of showing it. The success he had as a Laker was a result of all the time and dedication to the game that he devoted them to. For 20 years, he was not just the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, he was the city of Los Angeles. He was the epitome of basketball excellence. He was a devoted player, teammate, father, husband, member of the community… He was and always will be The Black Mamba. Basketball’s 8 and 24. Los Angeles. We love and miss you, Kobe. Thank you for everything.

[@wooly_z]

MJ’s speech about Kobe’s death was definitely one of the saddest, the real MVP by KD was hella emotional, and Kobe’s death itself was a heartbreak.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

We miss you so much Kobe Bryant " Mentality"

[@rjmacready9828]

RIP kobe, we love and miss you 💛💜

[@dirtysoap2169]

The talk between old magic and Isaiah will always be one of my favorites

[@trixzter03]

durant's mvp speech is a cheat code on how to make grown man cry.

[@crocsaresodwayne3487]

Man this video bouta make me cry

[@urmomsonmydick]

exactly three years without you kobe… we miss more than you will ever know.

[@Gage.sampon]

Kobe we will miss u my uncle misses you so much rest in peace 24 8

[@alexp8481]

This was fantastic editing

[@ItachiUchiha-rm6sv]

Giannis 12:04 made me cry BUT Kobe bryant made me cry so much as an nba fan for 4 years but i wont forget the “You The Real MVP” R I P Black Mamba

[@NuradinAlas]

I still can’t believe Kobe gone RIP Mamba 🕊️

[@michaellevy8768]

Bro when Kobe died I died on the inside 😢

[@KalebSagisagi]

R.I.P Kobe you will forever be in our hearts, you will forever and always be known as "Kobe The Black Mamba Brynt" love you kobe

[@Jarlaxle_Baenre]

The Rose interview just hits different. Just imagine how different things would’ve been and would be had he not gotten wrecked by injuries.

[@primetime2362]

John wall is such a real one. Rest In Peace miyah ❤️

[@jayso6711]

This editing is insane

[@danteperry7692]

Kobe Bryant will be Forever a Great NBA Legend Black Mamba Forever Rest in Peace to the Greatest of All Time Kobe Bryant.

[@DCbetter]

Hits me with IT saying they gave up on him then transisions to Kobe speech and his death making me tear up 😭😭

[@deadshotplays5647]

This is one of the best videos I have ever seen!!!

[@aarongeleyn6211]

These are some really good edits! Wow! The music,… Realy appreciate this man!

[@tylermangan3240]

Probably the best video created by this channel

[@Johnnyyboy22]

Kobe’s death and little maya passing with John Wall got me 😢

[@mielbaltazar5099]

"You Don't wanna see us next year" One of the coldest line in NBA History

[@wweturkturk]

Kobe Bryant death hit me the hardest RIP KOBE 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@2SaucyOfficial]

Rip Kobe, his daughter, and everybody who passed in the plane crash 🙏🏾🕊️2️⃣4️⃣💛💜🖤🐍

[@amersyawal]

The last moment, kobe moment, tear just burst out from my eyes, we miss you Kobe. 😢

[@lino-specter4708]

special video, one of the best so far in 23

[@NoahTyG]

mannnn this video hit different dawg, im up here fighting back tears man

[@PeterJosephKuhn]

This channel makes good NBA contrnt

[@leandrojustimbaste4239]

Love all the content/video you do. Always watching ❤️

[@aydantheyoutubeking]

almost 3 years oh my god miss you and love you my man and your family so much still no words Just rip Kobe 😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@steviemcqueen2547]

Even if you aren't a Lakers fan, the news of Kobe Bryant's death had to make you cry.

[@Stonedkitties]

The production on this video is seriously impressive!

[@RRNumber4]

If you love the game you love these moments 🙏🏾🤧🏀🏀

[@Ihatelifefasho]

Nonstop the goat I cried

[@yuro7213]

bro makes the best content for us

[@omarnaqvi6826]

This is your best video yet

[@FupaDoncic]

Watching Kobe last game in a bar was so memorable. Only person with his Jersey on. Watching your hero go out like that was bitter sweet knowing all the injuries he went thru he just wanted everyone to put on a show for the fans.

[@wakkawakkagaming3710]

That IT "they gave up on me" fuckin hurts man, that's a deep pain that you can only experience when you've felt the brightest lights first. To work for every inch, then lose all of it seemingly in an instant, man I feel for the guy. When he was great he was great

[@zKMotion]

That’s why Boston are now cursed. Don’t see them winning a chip in the next 4-5 years

[@11451254]

When Isaiah Thomas said “THEY GAVE UP ON ME”

[@aayankyeyune313]

Nonstop sports your a legend good video

[@efaz4321]

I don't know about anyone else but for me kobes death hit me real bad and hard growing up loving the game of basketball and because of him I love to play it 🙏🏽🕊R.I.P🕊🙏🏽💛💜

[@KillsTheSkills]

I have honestly learned so much from this channel

[@cadengushlaw9358]

I really appreciate the every time you make a video because it's very interesting and it's awesome and to learn more than we already know

[@chieuty]

This is a work of art

[@marashllbowers7510]

All the draft ones are awesome, example this year with MarJon Beauchamp that pure emotion shows the work the community put into that person

[@legacyofkobe6948]

I don’t have to watch this whole thing and know it’s gonna be a W video

[@Underdogfore]

Bruh you got me lookin at this and cryin at work 😭😭😭

[@IheartLeDaddy]

this is so true especially the one with isah thomas it hits close to home

[@jonathan______123]

great job on this video. it did choke me up a few times.

[@colebanville3372]

Bro’s transition game is elite

[@Hoops_Ollie]

Not going to lie I cried during this video

[@Pastorturns60]

“ don’t wanna see us next year “ - Stephen Curry The dynasty is over the worst team in the league to champions what a historic season

[@ChrisPtoes27]

I’m an emotionally strong person and barely ever cry, but this video had me fighting