The Story Behind the Teammate of the Year Award

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  • @fortnitejake850
    @fortnitejake850 29 днів тому +118

    The fact that Ernie Johnson didn’t know this story for a while is crazy. Tells you how unknown it is. We need a movie about it!!!!!!

    • @mrmacho41
      @mrmacho41 28 днів тому +14

      It would have been a great movie for the 90s or early 2000s, but not nowadays. They would find some where to make it ALL about race instead of some race stuff, but 90% about the man and the people that loved him.

    • @brettreynolds1976
      @brettreynolds1976 28 днів тому +6

      There was a movie made about it. “Maurie” made in 1973. It’s pretty melodramatic, but worth watching.

    • @onlyfacts3178
      @onlyfacts3178 28 днів тому

      ERNIE knew this story for sure, maybe he didnt knew some details like Jack paying his bills ...everyone that watches basektball over 40 knows this story..i am 46 and i know this story since i was a kid...and i am not even american..

    • @rafaelraad555
      @rafaelraad555 28 днів тому

      100%

  • @celtics17banners84
    @celtics17banners84 29 днів тому +61

    I remember this story. It’s nuts how high the bar is for the teammate award

  • @jonnyarnett
    @jonnyarnett  29 днів тому +70

    Probably my favorite story in Basketball history. Some of you may recognize the original script, but I promise it ain’t many, because the video bombed the first time. With Conley winning the award, and with so few people knowing the details about it, I thought it was worth giving this thing an update.
    Are Twyman and Stokes appreciated enough??

    • @MJIZZEL
      @MJIZZEL 28 днів тому +2

      Definitely not enough. I didn't know about it before your video.

    • @christopherhamill525
      @christopherhamill525 28 днів тому +3

      Watched the first video but still sat and watched this through again, incredibly story and Jacks acceptance speech on behalf of Stokes when he was entered to the HOF is a great video for those who haven’t watched it (I imagine there are very few who have).

    • @kavoorz379
      @kavoorz379 28 днів тому +1

      I remember watching this video, but no problem sharing it all over again!

    • @MrReese
      @MrReese 28 днів тому

      Really not a fan of these "updates" of previous videos.

    • @onlyfacts3178
      @onlyfacts3178 28 днів тому

      you forget to mention that SUBMARINE foul was really common those days and in almost every game you would see that type of foul...

  • @markjackson6431
    @markjackson6431 29 днів тому +25

    Maurice Stokes was a great player who’s career ended too soon. this man was like Bill Russell with better passing skills. when we think of the greatest what ifs….we think of Hill, Hardaway, Walton (the greatest what if imo), Roy and Bias. Stokes deserves to be in that list. similar to Bill even though their career/prime was short you could see the greatest in that short span.

  • @carljustinenuestro8771
    @carljustinenuestro8771 29 днів тому +42

    Everytime I heard about the story of Jack Twyman and Maurice Stokes, I always want to cry especially when Mr. Twyman became Mr. Stokes’ guardian. Despite that they have different race, they are always like a brother. I remember when I watched the movie “Maurie”, Mr. Twyman really love Mr. Stokes so much until when Mr. Stokes return to Cincinnati when he honored before the Royal game. I tell you what, I’m really cried about when the PA announcer called his name and crowd goes crazy. I’m very honored that we have a great player and a great human being just like Mr. Jack Twyman. They are probably the basketball version of Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo. Rest In Peace Mr. Twyman and Mr. Stokes.

  • @benberry792
    @benberry792 28 днів тому +29

    Yep, u got me Jonny 😢 it cracks my wife up how some of these sports stories get to me but none of her sappy movies do. Again, great videos my dude! Keep 'em coming

  • @17thNO
    @17thNO 28 днів тому +5

    This is a true story of human kindness and perseverance. Thank you @Jonny Arnett for bring be this story. It is now my favorite of basketball history.

  • @Sheng-Li248
    @Sheng-Li248 28 днів тому +10

    I saw this a few days ago and I immediately thought of Jonny. 🔥

  • @74205gb
    @74205gb 28 днів тому +5

    One of the most heartwarming stories in the history of sport. They should make a move like they did with Brian's Song.
    #MambaMentality

  • @adrianp.1195
    @adrianp.1195 28 днів тому +3

    Johnny,
    The first time you told this story it did NOT bomb. You got my attention, and if you got my attention I am more intelligent than yesterday because of it, so thank you.
    This story is beautiful and probably the best there is when it comes to athletes taking care of teammates, family, and friends. I wish more athletes like these existed in today’s generation.

    • @jonnyarnett
      @jonnyarnett  28 днів тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it!! When I say “bombed”, I just mean it in terms of how many views it got. I think it ended up with like 7k views, and my channel average is like 20-40k. Honestly, I’m just determined to get as many people as possible to hear this story, just because it’s so uplifting :)

  • @RyeAkai
    @RyeAkai 28 днів тому +4

    While I knew about this story, it still touches the heart no matter how many times I hear it. My respects to these two greats.

  • @pasigiri
    @pasigiri 28 днів тому +10

    Awesome story. Never heard it before. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great content Jonny.

  • @bryanterrill7674
    @bryanterrill7674 28 днів тому +4

    I heard this story a few months ago but there were some details here I didn't know. Great story & tragic event

  • @sidwalker4194
    @sidwalker4194 23 дні тому +1

    Needless to say...GREAT STORY...and you told it well. A very touching piece. Stokes was before my time, but I was familiar with his relationship with Twyman & the Kutcher County Club in The Catskills & the charity event. The naming of the gym was news to me. Thanks for the memories. No question, your the best.

  • @danielangelov91
    @danielangelov91 28 днів тому +3

    I wish this gets a great movie!

  • @alex4833
    @alex4833 28 днів тому +3

    Excellent video, Jonny! I learned about Twyman and Stokes from your video. I love the original video and this one. It is beautiful and moving and among your best videos. I am deeply moved by Twyman and Stokes' story.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Have a nice rest of the week! God bless :).

  • @bosskbounty
    @bosskbounty 27 днів тому

    Great video Jonny. Jack is a genuine role model when it comes to athletes. Fantastic human being. Got me watching his Hall of fame induction, Jack Twyman giving the speech. Incredible, much respect.

  • @lilblackmamba538
    @lilblackmamba538 27 днів тому +1

    Shout out to the wife to agree to take him in as well. Hope I get a good hearted woman like that 💯

  • @Says_me
    @Says_me 27 днів тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. I was not aware of all these details to the story.

  • @cadecrusader3940
    @cadecrusader3940 29 днів тому +8

    Thank you Jonny!

  • @skolcole
    @skolcole 24 дні тому +1

    This story just gives faith in humanity. All we ever hear about is the horrific race relations from days gone by (as we should learn about and learn from). Stories like this need to be heard by everyone. Cheers everybody!

  • @messistl
    @messistl 28 днів тому +2

    Love this story every time it comes up. Thanks for the watch

  • @jakelowe3441
    @jakelowe3441 28 днів тому +1

    How does this not have more likes? Wtf wrong with people? Good story, good video, keep digging for the one's that people forgot about cause these stories and history should never be forgotten.

  • @alexlanza79
    @alexlanza79 28 днів тому

    What an inspiring story, and once again people who think that the 50s and 60s were just decades with plumbers, there is the answer, this guy could have very well be in the Goat conversation

  • @danielangelov91
    @danielangelov91 28 днів тому +4

    Just considering the fact that this is happening in the 50's and early 60's when the racial bias was on another level makes this story way more amazing!

  • @t.c.soares2254
    @t.c.soares2254 28 днів тому +1

    Wow... Thanks for sharing!

  • @Odysseus1999
    @Odysseus1999 25 днів тому

    A story I’ve never heard before! Stokes couldn’t catch a break, truly a tragedy.

  • @ZincAddict
    @ZincAddict 28 днів тому

    If you reupload this 10 more times, I'll watch every single one and weep every single time

  • @Crispy.Chalklit
    @Crispy.Chalklit 28 днів тому +1

    im crying inside a bus now, thanks man

  • @hassanes3360
    @hassanes3360 28 днів тому +1

    Genuinely an incredible story

  • @KDRusha
    @KDRusha 28 днів тому

    I remember the first time I heard this story. Definitely one of those “try not to cry” moments for sure

  • @robertkalas1921
    @robertkalas1921 28 днів тому +1

    Jack Twyman. Pittsburgh Central Catholic high school.🙏

  • @DominatingClips
    @DominatingClips 25 днів тому

    He was a rebounding machine, averaging 17 boards a game in his 3 year career

  • @alejanoelallen1952
    @alejanoelallen1952 29 днів тому +2

    🏀

  • @thomash8501
    @thomash8501 28 днів тому

    What I love most is that this transcends the racial issues, especially back then. We are human beings first, races, cultures, religions, etc., second and on down the line. Let's be united by our love of basketball but also a love for the diversity and beauty that is us as people. Great video Jonny!

  • @rylen_moore18
    @rylen_moore18 28 днів тому

    Can you make a video about how Jokic’s legacy has changed and where he ranks all-time for you with his recent MVP?

  • @ATroubledGreensLibrary
    @ATroubledGreensLibrary 29 днів тому +4

    🎉❤

  • @chrilpy
    @chrilpy 28 днів тому

    Maurice Stokes finished a game after suffering a life threatening injury, Willis Reed tried to play through a torn ACL, and Wilt won a FMVP with a broken shooting hand. Nowadays guys don’t play through minor injuries even in the playoffs

    • @machoboys8884
      @machoboys8884 28 днів тому +2

      Luka, KCP, and Murray are playing though injuries rn at this very moment

  • @greengirl4486
    @greengirl4486 28 днів тому +2

    🍄

  • @Davivd2
    @Davivd2 28 днів тому

    3:15 the guy he's guarding is 50 years old. LOL. They really let anyone play back in the day. If you showed up to training camp, you made the team.

    • @samparker5488
      @samparker5488 28 днів тому +1

      how do you watch this video and that’s your main takeaway

  • @owensmith2137
    @owensmith2137 28 днів тому

    The Royals could have beat the Celtics possibly more than twice. The Royals with Robertson were already a major roadblock for them.

  • @gotwobag7876
    @gotwobag7876 29 днів тому +2

    🏀👍👋🏀🏀

  • @markjackson6431
    @markjackson6431 29 днів тому

    the story behind IBM Award

  • @gold-man9
    @gold-man9 28 днів тому

    3rd edition of this video 🎉

    • @jonnyarnett
      @jonnyarnett  28 днів тому +3

      Man, you’re a real one! This video bombs every time. I keep tweaking it and changing up the thumbnail and updating the footage, but it doesn’t seem to matter. This is the last time I’ll update it. Just sad that people don’t care about such an awesome story. We need more uplifting stuff like this.

  • @modest-review9350
    @modest-review9350 28 днів тому +1

    Jonny please top 10 offensive players all time

    • @JohnnyRodgers3
      @JohnnyRodgers3 28 днів тому

      No order
      Wilt
      MJ
      Jokic
      Curry
      LeBron
      Oscar Robertson
      Jerry west
      Larry bird
      Kevin Durant
      Magic johnson
      HM: SHAQ AND KOBE

    • @modest-review9350
      @modest-review9350 28 днів тому

      This is bullshit

    • @JohnnyRodgers3
      @JohnnyRodgers3 28 днів тому

      @@modest-review9350 how😭 who's over these 12 guys😭 Luka is approaching

  • @SavoxYT
    @SavoxYT 12 днів тому

    The story is a great one and I always love hearing it, but this is your third time covering it...

  • @onlyfacts3178
    @onlyfacts3178 28 днів тому

    IF you dont know TWYMAN and STOKES story you dont know basketball.
    SORRY but thats one of the most famous NBA stories...

  • @owenyoumans5597
    @owenyoumans5597 28 днів тому +3

    Jesus paid the price for sin on the cross and rose from the dead 3 days later. Repent of your sins and put your faith in Jesus Christ alone. He is our Lord and Savior. Repenting means asking God for forgiveness and turning away from our sins. Sin is any evil act that goes against God's law such as lying, stealing, taking God's name in vain, sexual immorality, and having idols above God. God provided a way out of going to Hell by sending Jesus to die for whoever will repent and put their faith in him. It isn't too late to turn to Jesus.

    • @user-pf2wn1kg8p
      @user-pf2wn1kg8p 28 днів тому +1

      amen thats why mj is not the goat but jesus the lamb

    • @owenyoumans5597
      @owenyoumans5597 28 днів тому

      @@user-pf2wn1kg8p Jesus is over everything and everyone. The Bible is about Jesus. Life is all about Jesus.

    • @owensmith2137
      @owensmith2137 28 днів тому

      ​@@owenyoumans5597 Bruh can you not see he's agreeing with you???

    • @owenyoumans5597
      @owenyoumans5597 27 днів тому

      @@owensmith2137 Yeah, I can see he is agreeing with me. I'm just stating facts.