Sebastian Telfair Goes Off on NBA Players: It's About Building Wealth, Not Winning Finals! (Part 20)

[@TkKirklandReal]

He is like that person in society who knows all the right answers but consistently does the wrong things.

[@ashyriiball9545]

He had too much disappointment in his heart listen to his story it’s like he did it in spite of people

[@TkKirklandReal]

@@ashyriiball9545 it's not easy being a kid with money in a materialistic society

[@Van_Ripper]

More like the dude at the bar telling his would of/could of stories lol

[@Ilovemesomeme32]

Facts. Who gone give this nigga they money LOL

[@SplatInYourFace]

That’s who he’s always been, I guess old habits die hard

[@mohnjarx7801]

Literally nobody in his life has ever told this guy he's wrong or at fault for anything ever.

[@nalokitten]

Exactly. But even in this he is wrong

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

​@@YaYa-dp6vfdamn

[@chrisjacobs9101]

The government told him he’s wrong and he still refuses to believe him

[@dwaynedrummond4251]

He’s an example of how if he went to a year or two of college it woulda mature him not to the level he is now but he woulda behaved a lot better in the NBA

[@al-jameljohnson8805]

Unity and lack of education is the reason why people don’t build with each other.

[@Rellbronjames9]

Rs 💯

[@matthewlapish1107]

Shut up

[@jay_ay_why]

He comes off as someone lacking accountability. He could have built buildings if he wanted to. Real estate was much cheaper in different parts of NYC boroughs he could have invested in. Look at LIC then and now, bushwick, Williamsburg. Not trying to hear excuses what athletes should be doing from this guy.

[@CamElRodriguezSnrJnrIII]

Now he spent all his money he wants to build generational wealth with other people's money 😂😂😂

[@ctnative203]

Facts You Had your shot and Blew it Trying to be a Gangster Stop crying !

[@loy-yal5457]

He went to the NBA as an 18 year old kid. Mind sets change as we get older. He speaking from an older man’s perspective. He got a bag as an 18 year old kid from the projects.

[@loy-yal5457]

Doesn’t seem like he lacks accountability, it seems more like he’s matured mentally and has gained financial literacy. Just so happens it developed after the money went away.

[@bigsmoke7381]

@@loy-yal5457stop he played 10 seasons in the nba he had plenty of chances to parlay his money

[@0Shane13]

Winning keeps you relevant and being relevant makes you money

[@dbloccckkk772]

You can make money without a soul knowing who you are

[@JetSawce003]

Then how did Chandler Parsons made $96 million in one contract without winning anything and not even being relevant?

[@0Shane13]

@@JetSawce003 who???

[@AndreKing4]

@@JetSawce003he had to be relevant to get that contract

[@THEREALLORDJ]

NAME ALL THE BENCH PLAYERS FROM LAST YEARS CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

[@tonywall9159]

Comparing his career to Dominique and Iverson is crazy

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

Yea

[@rgalv3]

Vlad knows nothing about sports and you can tell.

[@tommyfu9271]

It was even funnier when he had Pete Rose on. He knows next to nothing about basketball and even less about baseball.

[@jordancarlin9687]

He can still sit in with the athlete for an hour and do a good interview .

[@swissbeats2k]

"All-time rebound percentage leader" 😂😂😂

[@VoteForBukele]

Those two things are not mutually exclusive. Y’all never run out of excuses for your own failure.

[@martinaguilar1508]

I see his message flew way over ur pea brain

[@freddycalipari4242]

They are when players are encouraged to take paycuts in order to win.

[@G225-t4w]

@@freddycalipari4242but man that’s business you gotta understand the other side gonna try to sell you something. You either get sold or you do the buying in life

[@VoteForBukele]

@@freddycalipari4242 thank you for reinforcing my point.

[@indiefilmmillennial8338]

Exactly! Melo got generational wealth. And you know damn well he wanted a title for NY, too.

[@tnt718]

The ones who took it the most serious and wanted chips ended up making the most money. Dude was in it for the wrong reasons and it shows. Not surprised how his career turned out.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

Damn

[@iamrich4274]

Lies. Most of those players want money more than chips . The right thing is making The most money you can to take care of Your family. I know so may pro ballers l. They want to win for sure but the money is the most important

[@eib3137]

Most NBA players would tell you they could give a damn about a championship...also they don't win chips the NBA rigged they choose who wins.

[@kingkhalilgaming247]

He giving off I'm really broke ass fuck and looking for my next come up vibes... I borrowed this outfit from my potna vibes... Dude funny as fuck

[@nalokitten]

He's still lost. It's a shame. Once you leave the hood stay out. They don't know shi and can't help you

[@513digital]

No doubt this dude broke af now

[@isitmeeTV]

Him being a criminals cost his family millions in generational wealth.

[@cartiertrizzy3953]

He didn’t say none of this until he lost everything😂😂😂😂😂

[@yrnx9334]

Facts it take a nigga to be in a humbled position to talk like this. If a guy with $400 million is talking about uplifting the community like this then it hilds some weight.

[@joojoobaw]

Maybe he got older and has had time to think about things more lol

[@kvantonio2001]

💯

[@neilwalker5075]

It’s called growth

[@AustinTripp-po4rs]

On what platform was he supposed to speak on? MySpace?

[@indiefilmmillennial8338]

Tony Allen has said a few guys in the locker room desperately want to win. Everyone else is thinking about the bag. Winning and losing aren’t that big of a deal to them.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

no surprise tho...

[@hhpnyc]

Anybody else catch that???? @3.30 he cut out what ST was saying. 😳

[@jakx1115]

He did. I tried to catch what he said. Maybe he said fuck China

[@akeemalston7506]

Yea he did. I tried to read his lips but I’m not like that to do so.

[@joojoobaw]

Sometimes Vlad (or his editor idk) seem to cut guest’s audio track so Vlad’s audio can be heard lol but yeah I guess maybe Telfair said something controversial in 0.2 seconds

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

​@@YaYa-dp6vfdamn

[@leonrwalkerjr]

Man, just saw that, wow!!!!

[@DCMFR]

“Do I prefer money or a championship? Hmmm… I’ll say this… I’ve seen a lot of Championship rings being auctioned off on EBay”

[@MIGGYME1]

If u not working to be the best then whats the point? Of course everybody cant win but if u not trying to be the best whats the point?

[@DCMFR]

@@MIGGYME1it’s not either or, that’s where the disconnect happens

[@Dashawn.B]

This coming from a man who had a ankle monitor on for five years.

[@lmalbrue]

Of course someone who failed in the NBA would say that.

[@vinnyciccone3259]

& the shortest player in NBA history to be drafted out of HS…

[@davidgaskins2589]

He made it to the league.. what have u done

[@randallklassen1061]

​@TreeSnackzbeing broke after 10 years in the league does make you a failure, yes

[@havetraveled5419]

Dumb ass comment. 10 yrs in nba a failure? What have you done in life, work a business? You not trying to build wealth, just want accolades?

[@aceofaces411]

He failed in managing his money because just making it to the nba is an accomplishment.

[@forgivemeifidontshakehands1650]

I love basketball with all of my heart. Got me through some really tough times. 80% Of my connections come from basketball. With that said, I don't enjoy the social part of basketball anymore because no one respects the talent anymore. Can't give a player his flowers without someone telling you who he's not better than. Championship standard has made the appreciation for Ringless players almost nonexistent so its hard for me to talk sports with people.

[@TheHouseyApple]

I feel you. The reality is most nba guys are champions on many different levels

[@pavinb1738]

Why was he muted in the middle of interview?

[@iconicphysique6807]

I’m not fucking going over there is what he said

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

​@@iconicphysique6807damn

[@ironaddicted]

Spoken like a true athlete who hasnt won a championship 😂

[@franklynmcgradycalderon977]

Gilbert Arenas says the same thing, he rather get 500 mm than 150 mm and 5 rings 🤷🏽‍♂️ fuck that ring shit

[@adriandelgado896]

Sebastian is a fringe journeyman nobody is running around saying can you believe Sebastian doesn't have a championship that's only applied to the best of the best which is why Vlad actually named Hall of Famers

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

Yea

[@THEREALLORDJ]

🥱

[@SrealG]

Well spoken...by a broken man, and failed NBA player. Bass had the Talent (definitely a stepper) but ego is the biggest enemy of reality and in the end..you still wont hold yourself accountable for YOUR mistakes.

[@bostonrich1871]

How can you be a failed NBA player? Your at the highest level and he played 10 years there, but I guess that’s your perception

[@OutrageousStangg]

He played a decade in the league & still a millionaire 😂😂😂😂😂 and you talking about broken and failed 😂😭😂😭 he living better than every mf in these comments and you chose the dumbest shit to say 😮‍💨

[@doubleup0315]

Did you play in the nba ?? Lol the nerve of u regular people calling guys who made millions a faliure

[@SrealG]

@@doubleup0315 ...🤣🤣 yo dont let someone else's opinion get you all in your feelings, LMAO

[@DGWoa]

"Championship What does that mean" is legendary

[@jasonfritz838]

Somebody buy this dude a mirror.

[@miro11912]

💀💀💀

[@tjstreamer5982]

Pretty sure the NBA players understand it's more about money than championships, if they said that though the fans would hate them

[@ThinkBeforeYouAct]

It’s a balance. You get the most money by being a champion. Being a champion is more than simply winning at the highest level but truly honing and perfecting your craft to put yourself in a position to win. Deandre Ayton recently said he doesn’t have anything to prove and he’s a max player. He’s gotten one max contract but he just cut his earning potential in half with.

[@khalilwilliams1818]

Bradley Beal damn Lillard some of the highest and haven won shit

[@ThinkBeforeYouAct]

@@khalilwilliams1818 yet they go out there compete every night at the highest level and work on their craft. Sebastian is a bust who flamed out early due to lack of work ethic. You can be in a losing situation and having winning character. That’s how you get the MOST money.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

​@@ThinkBeforeYouAct damn

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

​​@@ThinkBeforeYouActyea

[@Mike-o7o4c]

Yeah, I can tell his mind is beyond sports. This guy is official. He talks real shit Vlad says by by.

[@deesee2051]

You might wanna look up all the dumb stuff he’s done before saying that

[@jaredgarrison333]

A bunch of nonsense

[@yrnx9334]

You could tell he wasn’t tryna hear about steph loll

[@popeofnyc]

Vlad thanks for showing Bassy so much love and respect. That’s how we feel about him in the community!

[@baptiste3071]

So, I'm definitely not impressed that whatever Telfair began to reply at the 3:29 mark isn't audible. Vlad, what did he say?

[@russianwheelchairbandit8005]

Yea I Caught That Too

[@leek4545]

A lot of ppl not feeling what he saying but he talking the truth

[@titans360ify]

That’s like having a job and doing the bare minimum and expecting the big raise and bonuses to come in lol

[@josephkanu2778]

@@titans360ifyno that’s not what it means I have seen people give up on 10m and above to go win a ring. That’s stupid Championship only works for the starts after they done playing for the role player, that ring means nothing No commercials no nothing sometimes they go broke

[@wack8589]

Baloney! You play for the chip. And most of those athletes already have the money ​@@josephkanu2778

[@i-_cook-on2k-_881]

I been sayin this , fk a ring it’s a job, it’s on the Gm to build a championship team, as long as u show up and give it your all, you’ve done your job !!!

[@titans360ify]

I think you should all aspire to be the best in your job and reach the highest pinnacle, grown men shouldn’t expect their manager to hold their hand to success.

[@SmooveTV718]

Yeah, but we can easily argue that there’s players that don’t give it their all and I think that’s what fans/management are mad about.

[@JayMoney81178]

If he would’ve saved his money we wouldn’t hear from him. Bad financial decisions.

[@shaheemtaylor960]

You’re automatically going to build wealth once u sign an NBA contract. We have below average players sign 100 million dollar contracts unless u do dumb stuff like blow it on IG models get one knocked up then u should be good. The money is going to be there so Winning is what’s going to get u more money 💰

[@Kasey-925]

Same people saying titles don’t matter are the same people who will come on here say lebron is 4-6 just stop it

[@martinaguilar1508]

At the end of day nobody give a fuq about a ni99a titles.

[@martinaguilar1508]

At the end of day nobody give a fuq about a ni99a titles.

[@martinaguilar1508]

At the end of day nobody give a fuq about a ni99a titles.

[@JM-Vision-]

He was definitely not tryna give Steph any props

[@_DropTheMike]

I can see it from both points of view. Yeah obviously get your money, but the game is more than just players playing for money. It's also about the fans. Fans who don't have that ability to play professionally. Being competitive is inately in a man's blood. Winning and legacy absolutely matters in pro sports.

[@chrisward8378]

This whole interview he spoke about atleast 7 different multi million dollar deals. Why he aint make a difference in the community with those opportunities

[@cane2486]

Another reason why i respect LeBron so much. Because he gave his best friends from middle/high school a chance to be very successful as well. Everyone ain’t got to be a billionaire like LeBron to be considered successful. But if they fall he will be their crutch. Not leaching if they actually working and everyone making ends as a team. 💯🔥

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

Yea

[@Will-fq1um]

I'm glad to hear his story.............. All good brother....... Keep pushing

[@SharkmanMega]

Bassy graduated the year I started high school - he was a real motivator for an average heightened individual like myself. I was sad about his short stay in the league, but I'm really glad to see he's doing well. My boy still got all his teeth n shit, healthy weight - happy to see it. Hope bro keeps building 🙏🏾

[@HunnidYearsHunnidTimes]

He played 10 years

[@jammiegreenhowe8046]

He hate marbury lmaooooo

[@Los150]

No. He was trying to talk about being a legend for rebuilding communities, not being a hero and getting a statue for being a basketball player.

[@Sreed8392]

I also don’t believe Sebastian when he says what he would have done with a few hundred million. Dude blew the 10’s of millions he did make so miss me with the “if I had a few hundred million I woulda…” I always tell ppl saving/investing is a habit/lifestyle that you gotta do when you’re barely making money so that when you do get real money, investing is nothing new to you and you want to invest and save more. If you can’t save $1 for every $10 you make you damn sure will not save or invest $10 million when you make $100 million🤷🏽‍♂️

[@tommyfu9271]

Exactly. Give him 100 mill and he pisses that away too.

[@deshizle]

For great players, its both wealth and leaving a legacy of winning

[@THEREALLORDJ]

😆

[@TkKirklandReal]

Honestly he is speaking from experience so his point of view is valid.

[@EscoForever1]

He doesn’t have a valid point, he didn’t take the nba serious. He had all the talent, but constantly got in trouble, constantly got arrested. Fuck up multiply million dollar contracts trying to keep it real with his friends in the projects

[@TkKirklandReal]

@@EscoForever1 this is not about his past. It's about what he wants for the future and for other players that's valuable. Ur still focused on the fact that he blew the bag. Get over thar and look at the solution

[@vladtv]

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[@TelloMann]

He's right but as a superstar NBA player legacy is important also that's why championships does matter

[@JuiceGod1010]

Damn Bassy look burnt out 😂. But shoutouts to em. He definitely influenced my basketball career with that documentary. Super inspirational.

[@gilbertnicholas1582]

I think he said either I'm not messing with him or I'm not messing with Steph at 3:29 and he asked Vlad to edit it out and I enjoyed this interview

[@KennyMoe7mile]

That jacket cold

[@macnasty637]

What did Bassy say they bleeped it out

[@iconicphysique6807]

I’m not fuckinh going over there

[@ezracadlett2]

He is right titles only matter to the great of greats it is about wealth

[@randallklassen1061]

Lol he got crazy in his feelings when vlad mentioned statues in china lol

[@11lemish]

At the end of the day this shit is a BUSINESS. The NBA got the families to feed as well.

[@cambridgejoe669]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Los150]

He either went over his head with this conversation or Vlad has absolutely no interest in talking about how to create and spread wealth among communities.

[@EmEs1018]

Lemme comment on this joint for a second… Telefair was one of the best Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, or whatever Burroughs yall from, but for real for real… YOU CANT TAKE STREETBALL to the NBA and act like it’s the same-ish game. Telefair didn’t want to be coached, didn’t want to change his game, etc… Yall gotta hear the whole story before we beef about this.

[@daver7929]

He was muted mid conversation when asked about Steph. What did he say?

[@juswolf22]

Read his lip bruh he said f*ck Steph

[@freddycalipari4242]

@@juswolf22nah f china. He said thats whats up for steph the next sentence

[@brianforgie7724]

I think he said he ain't going there

[@Bb92610]

If I’m in the nba I could care less about championships it’s about making the most money as possible. When your career is done championships don’t pay your bills or feed your family

[@Joshologic]

he's right to an extent but the love of the game is what gives the NBA value to even have wealth players can access. diminishing the product of the NBA to focus on wealth is counterintuitive to what he's talking about. it just makes him seem bitter. players can value the finals, GOAT debates, etc. and their communities at the same time. all of it is important to keep the wealth cycling.

[@brodieferrell3337]

Loser mentality, makes sense why he's in the position he's in. If you're focused on winning and leaving a legacy the rest will fall in line

[@desertezz]

He’s right. With all the money made from the NBA, it would be the greatest revolutionary feat if NBA players organized and invested in their communities at a grand scale.

[@troya3094]

Im done with an hour community. We clowneds they get rich and forget about their community

[@jarrodrogers6852]

I would show you my statue in my “PROJECTS” is literally the antithesis of everything buddy said.

[@mikeharrison244]

Valid point about the “Championship” conversation

[@Sreed8392]

He’s right to an extent. Yes you get in the league to get money and take care of your family. But once you see how things work and you get some money, most players turn their attention to winning chips while getting lots of money for the future.

[@avenueaddams]

At the end of the day it's a job, you go to work to get paid , if they really cared more about rings then money they would be playing for free

[@Sreed8392]

@@avenueaddams you can care about both

[@cornerstorescoff]

BASHY has a point with the importance of generational wealth, and building your community,.. moreover winning those chips makes them wanna pay you more money for the future . BUT, like he said Championships shouldn’t determine one’s greatness

[@absolute7250]

Brah. Nobody is gonna watch basketball if they don’t think they winning a championship

[@Rome_22]

Its hard to hear but he is speaking some truth. Its bigger than ball. ✌🏾

[@WavyWagyuTV]

Love how he shouted Lil Bassy out 🤴🏽

[@NavalSinatra]

i think it really all depends on what you do it for. some people want to win and other want to get paid to do something they love. i don’t feel like there’s a wrong way to go about it.

[@TyWerks]

You there for both honestly it's not all about money and not all and championships

[@mistermanyayo]

When u do it for the money its a job. When u do it for some else, its a career. When u do it for something else. Its a calling. Losers mentality Sebastian. Its about winning to, doesnt matter how much money u get if u live like Sebastian lived

[@raythelljordan6550]

Sebastian Had the world in the palm of his hands but he chose to throw it all away trying to be a fake thug. Its his own fault he threw away his opportunity.

[@luckylefty914]

What was the mute about?

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Great point made by Sebastian Telfair on the narrative of not winning an NBA Championship.

[@blainegibbsNYC]

Salute to Sebastian Telfair for speaking his truth.

[@KP43-08]

Why did he just feed Vlads ego saying he’s making more money than athletes, which is probably true, but you know Vlad is about to run with this now😂 yeah, he makes more money than athletes.

[@walterwalker7796]

what did they mute him saying around 3 mins 25 seconds ?? any one catch it

[@CrazyJokersTV]

Can you cash that in over there ? 😂😂

[@RonF313]

Hindsight is 20/20. It’s easy to say build wealth, build businesses and the community up AFTER you lost all of your financial ability to do so. He flossed his money away now he wants to be bitter and hurt because he put himself in the position he’s in now.

[@MartinOrtiz-f9e]

These DUDES always talk about building and unity sfter they are BROKE😧

[@novacats16]

I still can’t figure out what went wrong with this kid. I have to think if he would have just slowed down, gone to college for 3-4 years, and fully focused on ball…he’d be just fine today.

[@robertrogers6500]

Exactly, you can win and build wealth , im sorry this dude doesn’t get it , you had 40 million in contract Deduct half for taxes and agent fees , do the right thing you set for life That’s facts

[@davidbuck2499]

He’s right💯

[@harveyblevins74]

Wow! At least he had the balls to say it. U can tell the ones that care more about money than they do winning. Once u have enough to take care of yourself and ur family then idk why ppl like this dude set and still think about the money. Guess that's why this dude never won anything

[@D-money813]

now carmelo is boo hooing because he got his jersey # took and since it never got retired a way better 15 is playing in Colorado. He has millions though lmaoooo

[@thehypocriticalcynic9182]

Allen Iverson received the Lebron treatment, he was forced to play beside Eric Snow (no hate [light brings shade]).

[@andydufresnejr]

the irony is that had he focused more on his craft, he mightve received better contracts notice the body language when he mentions "real wealth"...his mind is on watches and jewelry. when he talks about the $2-300 million dollar contacts, the first thing he mentions is having his statue in the projects...lol hes the NY version of rashad mccants.

[@brickjohnson8636]

Sebastian the standard is the standard!!!

[@iamjamesmeeks]

Why did they mute what he said at 3:28

[@Paris179]

Yo what did he say that got muted cmon Vlad

[@kingneil8097]

Why do people like this talk about what people could have done after they are broke Bro you had enough to do exactly what you're talking about when you did get You chose to tote guns

[@bradkennedy8350]

Is a streetball legend it don't matter if he played in the NBA for years and years. This dude had hella game

[@223ent]

He got that New York fast talk. Try big u up just to prove their point😂😂😂

[@اَنوار-غ4م]

He makes a lot of sense, but he holds a lot of resentment towards his cousin. He has some more maturity to gain. But the base of what he talking about is correct.

[@TheTruthHurtsDontIt]

Too many people focused on who the messenger and not the message. He made plenty valid points.

[@Conquerkingfitness]

What was muted

[@eastbee103]

Bassy might be beamin up like Scottie Pippen!!

[@lionsroar1773]

How does trying your best to compete for a championship, prevent you from giving back to your community 🥴

[@TheClassicReport101]

He got alot of good points just gotta make better moves wen he back in a great position wit wealth

[@Mastermindmarquis]

Facts Secure That Generational Wealth Is Key Everything Else Is A Plus 💯