William Bedford on Going from Winning NBA Championship to 12 Years in Prison for Drug Dealing (Full)

[@korriwood]

I’m so glad to see how happy he is now. We had some great times. A friend I’ll never forget. Life is such a great journey, so glad he was pert of mine.

[@jeffreycobb2nd802]

We were locked up in Fort Worth Texas together… i spent over 20 years in prison… im so happy to see u r doing good and positive… If you remember i was the bookie… Big time Laker fan and Dolphins and don’t forget USC… we use to have the sports room off the hook…

[@scenariomckinney]

In Memphis, he was THE MAN!! I was surprised to see him on Vlad. I couldn't click on it fast enough!!!

[@edkin2013]

Is this Mark

[@derrickgervin1060]

I only met William once at our home in Detroit, he was with my brother and Bill Merriweather ( George's high school coach and best friend of the Big O). I am glad to see William doing well all these years later, survival is the name of the game.

[@tonybob47]

My homie He went to Melrose High and I attended Northside High the battle's in the 70's and the 80s were straight classics

[@davidmalik9821]

No doubt!

[@mrwillc6861]

I had a newspaper article with him on the cover. He was in his Piston's uniform on top of a blue Mercedes. I think it said something like "Sitting on Easy Street."

[@mrsprecious31]

I still have the article.

[@vanbraxton8422]

Great story, Vlad you asked great questions, William Bedford i am so proud of you for your come back, keep up the good work & stay strong

[@kenlouis5144]

nice one Vlade 💯

[@bigbadaves]

God bless this man. And all of you as well. Make good choices.

[@anthonydf2003]

Good interview...good luck big Will on your new found life

[@abuhassan9321]

During that time in Memphis it was channel 5 wrestling and the Memphis State Tigers.

[@christopherstewart9556]

He seems very structured in the right way 🙏🏿

[@williamsarden890]

William Bedford is a true MEMPHIS legend I remember when he came to my school Oakshire elementary when I was in the 4th grade to see my homie Anthony Smith who was his lil cousin or nephew I can't remember but he had to duck down to come in our classroom door mane we went crazy cause he played for MEMPHIS STATE back then I shook his hand and I had to look straight up mane he is a real giant and I was the tallest kid in my class, I only grew to be 6'9 but I'll never forget seeing him and shaking his hand as a kid. I coulda went pro but I got shot in south Memphis and f*cked that all up once I got better I went to the Marine Corp. All young athletes please stay away from the street sh*t cause it will ruin your career completely. 💪💖💯

[@iaintwillielumplumpnephewd1350]

God bless you bro/Sir.

[@junejaffejoffer376]

Salute to you for taking the time out and leaving that comment 💯

[@lucaparodi7607]

@@iaintwillielumplumpnephewd1350 Hhhlc lol

[@DMurray404]

Thanks for sharing…

[@oscarmason3252]

Oakshire veteran in the house jack, dig it!

[@cedriclee7016]

Bedford is a real one 💯.

[@michaelhaile6371]

Played against him in high school. It was him and 6'10 Duane Bailey on the same team.

[@alldaymcclay2972]

I remember going to the Palace watching him warmup n me and my boys wishing they would play him more...Dennis Rodman had mad love 4 him...n let the city know it

[@vershawnsea9219]

Thats dope. Rodman sound like a real one

[@timothyburke3971]

I met Bedford in the summer of “88” at summer camp in Michigan with Vinny Johnson. This was a great time as a kid. They signed my Bad Boys and team championship t-shirts😎🙌🏽🏆

[@mcsquad691]

THE shirt where they were cartoon characters?

[@timothyburke3971]

@@mcsquad691 yep yep 👍🏽

[@mcsquad691]

@@timothyburke3971 I had that 1 as well, and the "you can't touch this" shirt

[@jonnietaylor380]

I remember my mom taking me to this in flint!

[@markmartin8276]

May he continue to be blessed and have great success after all of the hardships he experienced

[@mattclassic1855]

Great Story and Great choice for interview!!

[@joos1joos926]

Damn, I remember Bedford. He was supposed to have a big NBA career then disappeared. Now I see what happened

[@DJSevenEights]

He lived in my complex during the 90’ season. He was cool af…

[@quest8054]

Either u was “balling” no pun intended or he wasn’t doin as good as we would think

[@ZayBucket]

@@quest8054 right 😂

[@Rowdy-K77]

Vladimir, why do you always assume every BROTHER you interview has committed some kind of misdemeanor crime / crimes?

[@SaviourSelf9]

@@andrewpoole8491Definitelyif u let white people tell it.Thats the epitome of white narrative.That’s why unarmed black men get killed ad mass murder whiteboys get arrested with “no incident “.

[@jumpmanphlight6410]

Researching on Google is all he does lol

[@BubbubTopps]

Because he's infatuated with Alpha Males mostly. Vlad pretends to be a certified Hood historian but knows very little about the original culture because he's never lived it to understand the paradox of the culture which was mostly working class people who loved themselves, their family and friends vs the criminal element that exists in EVERY neighborhood in America!

[@citrustaco]

Considering he went to jail for 12 years for dealing drugs, you would want to ask questions about his early life.

[@davidwilliams9073]

Broh thank u for stating this observation. It’s disgusting

[@leojones22]

I'm a Suns fan and I'm just so disappointed that William didn't become the Suns next franchise center.

[@kevinpayton2664]

The 1980's Tigers had some great teams. William was a terrific player for the Tigers.

[@angelhernandez9382]

One of the most compelling stories I’ve ever heard and can relate to growing up the bad boys was the team I was rooting for born and raised out of San Antonio that was my team thank you Mr Bedford well wishes

[@slimscorsese]

We need a Dennis Rodman interview

[@marlonburden3117]

Agreed

[@StevenEvens7125]

I don't think we do. No thank you

[@popgfk9989]

You need 1 😂😭🥗

[@jeffhiggs3830]

This is a top notch brother. Good luck to you my man

[@josephg1894]

Good interview it taught me alot

[@Dirty2Clean1980]

I remember all this, back when I collected cards. I have a penant with the whole pistons and bad boys autographed from that season. Shawn Kemp used to be famous for the under the leg dunk around that time.

[@eMCEe131]

Grew up with Isiah's Bad Boys. Learned more about William Bedford here than all the years in the NBA. We used to cheer for him. When he was on the floor there was something solid and dependable about his game. Hate he went to prison. But his endurance and self-awareness are inspirational. This was very dope.

[@testaccounting865]

Bedford: 'i hated basketball, i hated to play.. i hated basketball..' ect... Vlad: So you hated basketball?? lol!!! Great question.

[@TheBsheep]

Also Bedford: You go in prison you got all the resources..every training...they got enough programs to educate yourself..it's up to you! Vlad: You already had 3 years of college under your belt, did you get your degree? Bedford: No No...I didn't wanna do that. Lol!!

[@michaelhaile6371]

Typical Vlad question. He always asks something the guest already said.

[@fats3231]

Big Bedford came up when basketball was a big man game and he was one of the best. Dude was serious in the middle. Keith Lee redefined the forward position. Look it up

[@drelocs2878]

He averaged 4 points per Game…….Mainly due to Minutes played But 4 per game is below average in the Nba

[@fats3231]

@@drelocs2878 I was referring to high school and college. I should've stated that in my initial comment. By the time he made it to the NBA, he had zero discipline.

[@emack4371]

I don't think he was skilled at all....just tall and it showed when he got to the league.....but hey atleast he made it.

[@fats3231]

@@emack4371 There are many tall people that never make it. Being from the same town as he, I can confirm he had skill in high school and college. That never transitioned to the pros. Some would argue that he didn't have a shot. I think the drugs payed a part. Just my opinion

[@emack4371]

@@fats3231 I respect it I'm on the outside looking in

[@96nicksmail]

Great interview!!

[@gregorywilson2124]

Interesting guy. I'd like to see more of him on the basketball related sports talk show

[@testaccounting865]

VLAD is SOOOO IN LOVE WITH PRISON... what is the deal?? "Can you tell me more about the things you saw in prison??" Vlad LOVES PRISON. lol

[@Ricobaca]

That's his destiny.

[@HooodClassicsTV]

It’s like suburban kids that love trap music

[@THEONLYMAC11]

Showing niggas that if u keep doin this dumb shit yo ass goin to prison or dying 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@coolguy8244]

It’s taboo

[@kevinwalls7819]

Grew up wit an oversized friend also back in the 80's he had to hear similar things everywhere he went!

[@user-oc3nw5tg9c]

Great story hopefully a team can give his restaurant a spot in one of the arenas

[@UNKLP66]

I remember seeing Bedford in the original BE LIKE MIKE Commercial 1991 at the end in the blue tank top while MJ was turning towards him

[@marshallheadchief8744]

As John Sally once said. "Willie B. Willie B at the game? Willie B coming to practice?"

[@timmelkoonce8609]

In my experience when it comes to businesses, security is always the last thing that is considered and the last thing (except if you're talking about a nightclub or something like that) that is paid for. I have seen many a business that start out without security, then an incident happens and then they go out and get security. There is a McDonalds restaurant near me that never had security until, some school kids got into a fight and broke they're front window and kicked out the door glass. Guess what they had in the restaurant after the repairs were made?!

[@StevenEvens7125]

A lot of ppl don't realize that he is Shaquille o'neal's father. Real talk. Crazy how literally nobody talks about it. Why?

[@milart12]

Bedford??? Haha He was 10 y/o when Shaq was born.

[@markwint605]

The guy got a good radio voice he should think about it or voice over work.

[@boots0313]

This my Guy, my Pops used to cut his hair when he played for the Pistons

[@josallins1]

Excellent Interview!

[@bigolbabyhuey]

*Great interview*

[@MrDrkknight0072002]

If you ever happen to forget about some negative or traumatic shit in your life have no fear. Vlad will undoubtedly dig that shit up. Lol

[@powerbad696]

LOL. That's true,yet funny.

[@joeydawsonjr8781]

I'm from Beaumont that's crazy to hear that part

[@mrstanbmw]

that was a great squad he was on and like Vlad said all those guys were hometown guys

[@MrBlake-gq2dl]

This man is actually my cousin. Never met him though.

[@MrBlake-gq2dl]

Matter of fact yes I did. Once at my dad's house

[@ICantRevealMyNameToU]

Before or after prison?

[@bigolbabyhuey]

@@MrBlake-gq2dl Did you smoke ready-rocks with him?

[@judgejaywebster]

Me too cousin but I've never met neither of you

[@MrBlake-gq2dl]

@@judgejaywebster wsup cuz. Small world.

[@jeffreymassey5541]

This was a good interview 👏🏾 👌🏾

[@GigaTodd]

William Bedford 👍

[@MIDTOWNE1]

The manager must have said look here buddy you got enough on your plate that we're not going to charge for the one in front of you.

[@davidmalik9821]

We were just speaking about Bedford last week or the week before last. He was one of the most amazing athletes to come out of Memphis; he ran like a deer and had size. Interesting that from a physical standpoint the player he reminds me of most is Rodman. Rodman saw what he could be and reached out, back in the day, and so did Zeke as I remember. I wish him well! If he loved the game as half as Zeke, worm, or MJ he may have been in the hall.

[@sheShe34]

I remember watching him play with my family great player one of Mtown finest

[@PoBoy_Trucker]

Looking at old 90s basketball days of him, he looked like a tall Eric Holder

[@marcus.6487]

memphis n this junt, yezsuh' mane... ✌🏿

[@juliusdeloach]

This guy had a crazy problem with gambling and selling drugs I've heard from many recent nba players, especially for my pistons

[@ssherrierable]

You acting like you have personal relationships where you actually speak to pistons players is just a retarted youtube comment lie. You could have done better, more believable maybe.

[@drelocs2878]

Jordan too

[@b.3940]

@@drelocs2878 Jordan? Seriously?

[@drelocs2878]

@@b.3940 Yeah Seriously

[@iserved1642]

Fun times in Memphis State athletic dorm talking shit with Vincent Askew, Andre Turnover(Turner), William B, Victor Lacey (dorm roommate) and others.

[@bluesky6985]

You went because you didn't know the law and hired a BAR attorney.

[@TalkCafeTV]

If he was my kid… I would’ve made him play too.🤑

[@becoming2531]

It’s really crazy how weak minded most these high level athletes are. Everything hurts they feeling and they let it fuck up the money

[@deangelowilliams6701]

Got caught on 94 in Southwest wit birds facts remember it like last week💯

[@blackhistoryonsteroids8196]

Got to love his personality.

[@dubkae9447]

Vlad would be a better interviewer if he wouldn't speculate and just ask the question and then compare the facts.

[@thadharris8864]

I was a couple of years ahead of him in high school. We were coached by the same guy (Coach Spriggs). Bedford was always a good kid. He just got caught up.

[@ItsLilSleepy202]

Vibe N NB

[@oscarmason3252]

Although he is being modest, it was said during that time that Isiah felt like he didn't deserve a ring, and some of the players actually didn't want him to receive a ring, I remember hearing about this years ago, I hope everything works out for him tho, he was the truth at Memphis State

[@lockdownpublications3169]

In glad Bedford is fine now but he stunk as a basketball player. Now I know why. He didn't love the game and he didn't have the courage to face a crowd without being high

[@brandonlovessports1866]

What happened to the audio at around 57:19 lol

[@plainsimple244]

I missed William Bedford, he was a key piece on the 1989-90 Pistons and he got more time in 1990-91...but he could score like Kevin Durant and his size but he just didn't shoot a lot in games, big men then just kept into 15 feet and those guys in that front court, he had to beat out Bill Laimbeer, James Edwards, John Salley, and Dennis Rodman -- those were the guys he had to beat to get time.... So William Bedford could get it done, it was just hard for him to get consistent time on the floor... I just wish he could have lifted more weights, develop his post game more. I still think he could have done a great job even after the Pistons lost in '91... I would have played him a lot more in '91-'92...but just didn't happen for some reason?

[@glennw7118]

It ain't all bad. He was in the league long enough to get a pension.

[@TalkCafeTV]

Why he ask the same question 🙋‍♂️ twice? 🤦‍♀️

[@marvinhagler4721]

Thats vlad for u

[@drcarflemings4089]

Great man....💯💪🏽❤️

[@WeAreBlessed777]

Soon as I saw the title I was like...."damn"...smh

[@waltercole8888]

No way he took a plea and didn’t calculate how long 122 months was…wth

[@aaronstinson305]

I was locked up in bloody Beaumont in texas wit Bedford....I remember dude in there

[@kenlouis5144]

(38:19) "And here you are a 7futtah"...🤣 -Vlad

[@lundenmaxwell2530]

I knew a kid I went to school with he did 25 years in prison because he robbed a guy in the parking garage trying to get enough money to buy weed

[@lundenmaxwell2530]

Dealing with weed cocaine or crack there is always a chance you can get robbed or killed because most people don't play by the rules

[@MaryJaneBurns]

What’s going on with the audio halfway through?

[@toofast2721]

Memphis hoop legend right here

[@marvinhagler4721]

He needs a go fund me account for his business

[@zz7917]

god bless this man 💯💙

[@travisunkown]

Dennis Rodman a future Hall of Famer? Vlad he already is!! Lol

[@latinoman1904]

remmeber him when i went to a spurs game in the early 90s

[@mikebrown9521]

Man, I hope the Piston’s hire him

[@theuntouchabletee4470]

we still serious about our University of Memphis Tigers we like them more than The Grizzlies

[@myrondrayton619]

Vlad said I got right the fuck out of it, Lol 😂 🤣😆

[@vincentwilliams5271]

RIP Micah Johnson and Gavin Long 🙏

[@TalkCafeTV]

I’ve been to Beaumont, TX.

[@TalkCafeTV]

God don’t give people that height to just stand up.🤑 You going to play basketball 🏀 in my 🏠.

[@thomasking428]

Vlad told a former Drug Dealer his legit job was dope

[@kimb6900]

Cocaine is a he'll of drug! (In my Rick James voice)

[@briangoodson3583]

If it's gets to that point it's going to be mad max and the fury road around here

[@je9212]

Vlad Dennis Rodman is a Hall of Famer...

[@freewilllmiddleton3155]

Cool ass brother I met at the after hours club in downtown Houston if u know u know..he had the club lit lit with party favors.. good time's frfr..God bless you bro glad you doing good.. where's the food truck located? I be in Memphis sometimes

[@unpoppinopinions]

Wow Isiah did beat all three no cap..

[@knowledgegodd4786]

Dennis Rodman is a hall of famer

[@jesseoglesby5651]

Playing in the Final Four isn't almost winning a Championship

[@BigRob901]

Melrose High School Class of 2009!

[@MarkMark-io5ts]

I can’t listen if vlad don’t do the interviews 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@sfrank8687]

He sounds like a fool interviewing basketball players

[@MarkMark-io5ts]

Lol better than that girl tho 😂🤣

[@WildL23]

In High School, not to far from Chicago, I had a science lab partner. She told me William Bedford is her cousin. I think her name might have been Felicia. I don't know.

[@treedillinger5801]

I think I met her too. Last thing I said to her was bye, Felicia.

[@jaxjr121]

​@@treedillinger5801 Lol!!! Good one!!😂😂💯

[@emack4371]

Edwards ain't do nothing for the Bulls but spot minutes......the Bulls played nothing like the dirty Pistons....what is he talking about

[@mechelle230]

Right he forgot the jordan rule