William Gates Interview - Hoop Dreams

[@SummerSissle]

William Gates in the movie was so humble and really level headed. He is really likeable man.

[@gangstaestibon9271]

Agreed.

[@ElTuco84]

He seemed very shy and insecure in Hoop Dreams, now he looks confident and wise.

[@DramacydalEL]

Duh. He's a grown man now.

[@3YYY0]

+ElTuco84 nah he spoke some wise words in Hoop Dreams too, for example that his brother shouldnt live his dreams through him, or things about his daughter, how he wants to care about her

[@noneofyourbuisness5854]

+Nonthing2Loose011 I was going to say the same thing to that guy. It's funny how people see somone on TV and thinks they stay that way until they die or they are really like that in real life.

[@spunkhead]

he was a young teen, of course. Had he had his brothers confidence and not injured his knee he probably would have had a higher chance of making it to the show(nba).

[@royaltylordprinceshamiyah1227]

I WOULDN’T USE THE WORD INSECURE BUT HE WAS SHY

[@katosandog]

I just saw Hoop Dreams for the first time last night. It is still incredible and seems timeless. I was almost afraid to check on these guys 20 years later. I hope they live long and happy.

[@shaneblane8905]

Its crazy watching people get old damn

[@noneofyourbuisness5854]

Well if your lucky you may grow old also.

[@Siah8th]

Hoop Dreams is the best doc' i've ever seen!

[@RamenBo12]

his sons went to my school in River Forest, Illinonis, His younger son Jalen could touch the rim at 5'7 or 8, and his older son William gates Jr. helped us go the state championship for our basketball team

[@winstongumangan6641]

Thank you William Gates for being an inspiration and positive role model to your community and beyond.

[@gerrysteven5567]

Forget basketball! William Gates made it as a successfull adult and a. Positive black male.

[@couldyoupassthesaltplease.2006]

Wrong black does matter, because life for us is different compared to Whites no matter what anyone says, especially growing up in these inner cites. There's all sorts of trappings you have to be concerned about along with the street thugs, and the cops who are supposed to be community protectors when instead they will kill a black person just has fast as these street hoods, and sometimes for no reason at all.

[@winstongumangan6641]

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[@joejoe8490]

I’m watching hoop dreams now in 2022. And I searched this guy and I’m so happy for him.

[@edwinadixon6046]

I just finished watching Hoop Dreams with William Gates and Arthur McGee and I cried with them, I celebrated with them and I laughed with them as if it were taking place in the year of 2013. The players have changed but the game remains the same. Education is, was and will always be the gateway out of the getto. The getto is still killing our youth. I believe that everyone has a story....it was nice to follow theirs.

[@YooTuba]

It's awesome that the guy was a good basketball player, but even MORE awesome that he finished college and is a good daddy to his kids. That makes him a bigger hero than a lot of pro athletes to me.

[@ronijohnson6137]

William you were so sweet in Hoop Dreams! I knew you were special you had a tender heart and such a sense of honor! It sad about your brother Curtis. Life is difficult! So happy you graduated college and put your hoop dreams in perspective! Yours is a life well lived with much more to come! Stay Blessed! Your mom is a lovely woman I hope all is well with her!

[@pakistani8907]

He seems so much more confident now and seemed to use his past to improve himself

[@spunkhead]

This man is a Legend to me as well as his brother and Arthur Agee....Respect, Legend!

[@GoodFellah_22]

It's great to see William as an adult. He seemed in the Hoop Dreams documentary to have a strong sense of maturity for his age @that time. A great inspiration he and Arthur Agee!!🤞🏿💪🏿🙏🏿💞💯

[@Solowizard]

I'll tell you one thing, For whatever the reason, (maybe it was youth, or something else) William Gates and Arthur Agee may not have made it to the NBA, but both these guys eventually developed a hell of a good head on their shoulders. Both are level headed and knowledgeable about life and the game.

[@xpat73]

Loved Hoop Dreams. William Gates I wish you and your family the best for the future. God bless.

[@tjsmoothrock]

He look like his older brother soo much! My favorite line he had in the documentary was when he said “this ain’t no time to be teach nobody no lesson”

[@stephanieclanton1212]

He looks like their father

[@j3fflb]

Wow. Seems like yesterday when that documentary came out. Time just flies.

[@NeilHynes]

Nice to see you again William; what a miracle of a film

[@spunkhead]

his brother curtis gates was a beast back in 1979, he was also dunking as an 8th grader at that point. Look up his articles from colby community college where they interview him. player of the decade 24.5 ppg, 9.2 rpg 3 spg but it does not mention his assists, which I believe he probably did not average that many cause his favorite move was coming down the middle and dunking over everyone...the guy was more explosive than russell westbrook and was barely 6 foot....

[@Flamangatang]

This guy is speaking the truth. Many kids need to watch this video.

[@ThePhenomenalfemale]

William you made it too the hall of fame for dads and thats bigggg!!!!!

[@81GravelDirtGwinnett]

Congratulations on your hoop adventure - played at 5 star “outdoors” in 1989 - defensive player of the week / cheers buddy OG

[@capncarter028]

Great to see him in Hoop Dreams to grow up as a young man and become a great well spoken man

[@Pupak30]

he looks a great man. need more people like him everywhere

[@TheJumpManX23]

makes me cry seeing him now and back then in the movie.

[@mandeepsekhon]

Very nice guy and a kid, you counsel tell from hoop dreams this guy would turn out to be a good guy

[@JoeMayo33]

This helps you realize how old hoop dreams is

[@Solowizard]

TRUTH BE TOLD; When William Gates say educated, he's not just talking about a college degree. In fact, book smart doesn't automatically translate to common sense. A person needs to educate themselves about all aspects of their career. This means that you should thoroughly familiarize yourself with aspects of your career in which you are not directly involved with. This is important so that no one can ever "pull the wool over your eyes", or tell you something that's not true.

[@achilles9196]

Just saw Hoop dreams but William Gates has really improved great personality !He didn't much talking back then . Williams is correct its all about good education the more your learn the more you earn .

[@iadf]

trippy to come right over from the doc to this

[@OneTallGinger]

i just watched hoop dreams, this is trippy as hell

[@djwillsr]

i think i saw him in the nike outlet store on 87 and cottage about a month ago. but so true what he speaking now.

[@kidkanYeBLAH]

A lot of people do. Look at Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, & even the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan. Age takes a toll on you over the years.

[@xpat73]

William is older and wiser and he can always give the kids this message from his experience - "You are ONE bad knee injury away from having no basketball game, so hit the books."

[@RooseveltAliWashingtonX]

I recommend 30 For 30: The Ben Wilson story. It can certainly be your 2nd favorite documentary.

[@IHEARTHIPHOPDOTCOM]

Great interview.

[@adon31997]

He looks the same, just picked up weight. Lee does too. I'm very very proud of them both. The heavenly father is AWESOME!!!

[@Mr2Akram]

Fun Fact: Player that missed his shot at 4:38 was Patrick Beverly

[@onlyone23km]

Hoop Reality!

[@blaaket123]

In my opinion both suffered from the inner city. Arthur was under educated and really only cared about basketball. William cared a little about school, a lot about basketball and also had a family to raise. Both need a strong father figure to guide them through highschool and life. William could have been pro or over seas player if not for injury. Did you see the offers he had IU, Mich.....

[@onlyone23km]

Arthur came close in his own right to playing pro, too.

[@ryublueblanka]

i love william gates he was sick

[@emann215ful]

Why we have to watch commercial ads on You tube? Sthisis crazy!

[@YungTrapor]

Dammmnnnn......Looks like he ate his basketball career!

[@rose4mvp2012]

20 years is a long time

[@ramsaybolton3728]

He looks like his dad in the movie.

[@undarhymehustla]

That was his older brother Curtis

[@benjamindavisjr155]

Micah Beauregard His dad was in the movie as well

[@undarhymehustla]

He was?? Damn i need to watch again

[@ramsaybolton3728]

Micah Beauregard Yeah Micah get your shit together.

[@stephanieclanton1212]

@@undarhymehustla the dad was also shown in the documentary, in the garage working on a vehicle.

[@damo220]

I honestly believe if he didnt have his kid so early he would of made it in the NBA...

[@johnnycoleman2309]

played with his deceased brother Curtis who was a great player also..

[@atribecalledlen3567]

His highlights they showed in the movie was crazy he really had hops!

[@Perthphillip]

5:35 Any last "Advide" really, spell check lol

[@Bearahz]

I watched the documentary in class lol

[@akiriki97]

Same her :)

[@Bearahz]

Lol so he's real o3o

[@sevenfrequency7]

Im watching hoop dreams right now

[@TheShowgunofHarlem]

Next to Fab Five (ESPN)

[@allthewine]

What are they both doing today?

[@diabolicsloth]

Arthur's dad was murdered in 2004 too (tried running from a robber) :( RIP

[@damien15214]

cuzzo!!!!

[@KumTR]

i wonder if his son will make it

[@queencassidy9]

rip curtis gates, william brother who was murdered in 2001!!

[@lookinhere1858]

Young Pilot Curtis was better

[@zSinghsOG]

So then what happened to arthur agee?

[@DrJhengsman]

zSinghsOG As I understand it he makes sporting apparel and is a motivational speaker around Chicago

[@CallMeMicahT]

Lol they showed a picture of Arthur back in the day instead.

[@LILK5PY]

Especially If You Attend The School!

[@KeepinItOneHunnnid]

He looks like his dad did in the movie.

[@nickgorman7951]

I hope he can give his son positive vibes, no jealousy, support, and clap all his efforts. Just unfortunate his brother couldn't, even though he made out he was. I'm certain his brother in law was a better influence. Good docu. But, too much pressure from the coaches, not sure they had the kids welfare at heart, I understand it's big biz, but emphasis on development, too many..invested interests.

[@lolwtfqqww]

your sons go to my school, jalen and will. Samuel clemens hs. jalen is on varsity in the offseason of the freshman year...he is a monster. 5 foot 8 and can almost dunk

[@dlajames]

I know he didn't say intelligent, I saw the documentary!

[@bigu236]

Look at the difference...William Gates went to Marquette and has become a successful adult. Arthur Agee went to some shoddy community college in Southern Missouri and still doesn't have a job. That's a difference that an education makes, and so many kids don't even get a chance...

[@williamdean4775]

Arthur transferred to Arkansas State and played for 2 years there. He became a motivational speaker and had several businesses. You hate much??

[@nuknuknuk111]

Gates looks like a little league football coach

[@supersuperkw]

proviso west...YOOOO

[@gregoryjones6686]

I KNOW WILLIAM PERSONALLY IM FROM THE SAME HOOD HE IS A PASTOR NOW IN THE COMMUNITY THE KNEE INJURY SET HIM BACK!!

[@vlcalcal87]

was devo that gates and agee didnt make the bigtime

[@matthewhernandez5365]

20 years later and his hairline still messed up

[@12345Flocka]

Lmaoooo 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 chill out

[@Mrepifany]

Wow... I just watched hoop dreams and this is a great story or REALITY. .. Man the years have NOT been kind to williams looks and body. He looks 50. ..LOL

[@Skooter73]

Injuries

[@Solowizard]

No shit!

[@tommytom95]

HIS FAMILY HELPED TO DESTROY WHAT HE COULD Have HAD!!!! HIS JEALOUS BROTHER GOT HIM TO THE GAME LATE....AND SAID "SO WHAT".???? WOW SO WHAT LOOK AT WHAT THOSE LATE MINUTES DID FOR YOUR CAREER!!!!! NOW YOU LIVING THUR YOU SON LIFE......WASTE!!!!!

[@donttrip775]

I really like William gates and this video except for when he mentioned he likes Barack Obama. That’s the part of the video that took a dive

[@kingtrawal]

Legend