You know your the godfather of skating when Daewon not only mentions you, but says your his "favorite by far." That's how you know there should never be a vs between Mullen's name and anyone elses because the name on the other side of the "vs" lost before it was ever written down.
This short snippet of what I’m sure could be hours of conversation honestly moves me to tears. Everytime I get on my board of think of Rodney and Daewon, thank you both so much.
I clicked on this video already knowing the answer. I just wanted to feel Daewon’s emotional attachment to his skateboarding idol. Rodney Mullen is the GOAT and Daewon is his protege, and then Haslam is Song’s protege lol.
daewon is absolutely right. Rodney was freestyle. he was a different breed of skater, and people still kind of look down on freestyle. it kind of blew my mind too when I saw how easily he transitioned into street. it's ridiculous. Now I am considering getting a freestyle board so I can incorporate some of that sauce into my skating. street skaters need to appreciate that they are actually freestyle skaters deep down inside. so put on those knee pads and spandex and praise the lawd!!!
All those people hating on Daewon Song have egg on their face. Can't imagine what was going through their head that they couldn't see he was going to be great.
Daewon is true to himself. He shows spirit when he skates. And the concentration is just there. As if the world around him doesn't exist when he's riding. He doesn't have an ego. If he can't hit a giant set of a 16 stair, he just doesn't. But no other skaters can do what he does. He is just daewon.
People don't talk about it, but that was literal history being made in that part, Rodney's freestyle board being focused and him switching board shapes, after that street skating was never the same.
Rodney really is the GOAT. I know it is so cliche to say that, but he's named the best ever for good reasons. The analogy to music would be like a Jimmy Hendrix vs Steve Vai, or The Beatles vs Dream Theater, only in the music analogies, the older bands/musicians were bigger and more influential but lacked the actual raw talent of the newer guys who grew up listening to them. In this case, not only did Rodney innovate, and invent quite a large number of the tricks you see in skateboarding today, but he's also un-fucking-real. There are still tricks he's done in parts, probably even lines, that nobody has ever done since, and those parts I'm talking about came out like 20 years ago. I grew up on his Globe: Opinion and his World Industries Almost VS parts. You can watch all of them today, and you'll still be in awe.
Hell yeah! Daewon and Rodney are the shit! I remember playing tony hawk on the PlayStation and reading about them in transworld magazine. Inspired me to get on a skateboard.
Daewon is better then most pros right now in 2021. On a side note, I noticed none of these old dudes mention Penny when asked about who's the sickest. Except Reynolds but he's a bit younger.
Asians are so humble. They never have anything negative things to say about anyone. I can imagine what he had to go through as an asian kid in white dominated sports
I'm surprised you said Rodney Mullen. Because today's skaters you ask them who their favorite skater is it's not Rodney they're picking somebody in 2 days skaters. Only old school skaters acknowledge Rodney
GOAT I know that’s thrown around these days But Daewon Has done it all He’s In that Dope Spot of being a link to the past an Old School OG and still New School Current Because He’s always been a Cold Creator An Innovator An Original Definitely A GOAT If not Thee Thee can maybe left up to ea persons opinion Like Mullin could be Thee GOAT Being what He’s always done and from when He started doing it. Mullin was THEE Only Reason Ever that anyone ever wanted a FreeStyle Board 😏 So they are Definitely GOAT’s OG’s for Real Both Original and Hard AF Yea, I OP this on the Daewon doc It may actually get a couple reads over Here where I can Show My Respect Due for Daewon Song My Dudes worth it and deserves it. OG OOOG
Its almost easier it seems if you forget all the tips and tricks to learning skating, i mean thats how all the legends did it, went out and learned without help from anything.
Dudes been 23 for his whole life, bravo Dae
🤣
What's crazier is that if you show rodney this he'll probably say something like "I'm nothing special. These guys are all better than me."
Imagine being the dude who said Daewon was garbage lol, Both Rodney and Daewon are amazing!
haha whoever that dude was is probably garbage himself
Sakamoto rumored has it he killed himself after his comments were made public he couldn't handle it
Probably had to do with him being in gangs at the time, not about his skating. But yeah, he had to be kicking himself later
I'm sure he's not even in the industry anymore.
lopez who?
before I even clicked the video I said to myself " he's gotta say Rodney"
i did the same!
Hah
he is our father and our grandfather
Daewon needs his own nine club episode already
He has a highlighted video but wheres the full one?
he's a shy boi
liverpool? what park your local bro?
Ryan Lewis , do you mean what's my local skate park? Don't have one. I just moved to Norway two months ago
P.S. liverpool for the champions league final this Saturday... hopefully
Two humble legends that will never die.
Absolute love.
Daewon is my favorite skater
You know your the godfather of skating when Daewon not only mentions you, but says your his "favorite by far." That's how you know there should never be a vs between Mullen's name and anyone elses because the name on the other side of the "vs" lost before it was ever written down.
This short snippet of what I’m sure could be hours of conversation honestly moves me to tears. Everytime I get on my board of think of Rodney and Daewon, thank you both so much.
Greatness gravitates greatness
Daewon = Legend.
Rodney and Daewon are both inspirational skateboarder of all time. :)
facts
Daewon is my favorite skater.
I clicked on this video already knowing the answer. I just wanted to feel Daewon’s emotional attachment to his skateboarding idol. Rodney Mullen is the GOAT and Daewon is his protege, and then Haslam is Song’s protege lol.
it was very painful to hear the industry wanted to get rid of Deawon
Tim Bolermie where did ya hear this??
He just said it in this video.
fabian gonzalez Didnt watch the video ay?
IDiggPattyMayonnaise guess I just wasn't paying attention 😬
1 of the best of all time giving credit and thanks to another 1 of the best of all time. That's just good shit. Thank you both!
I love that Rodney and Daewon have such a great relationship. They truely are some down to earth and talented people.
I agree 💯 percent. You and Rodney are my favorite skateboarders.
Guy who said Song is garbage:Work on pushing mango and keeping the board on the ground.
The Future: Daewon can I holler at ya
That’s it right there. Nobody else made so much out of so little. Honored to have met RM at the Hudson Valley Mall in Kingston NY. Prodigy AND cool!
That jacket is 🔥🔥🔥
after hearing Danny talk about rodney with compassion it's really shown he love rodney very much it also makes me respect Danny alot.
HUMILITY!!! This is one more of the habilities of Daewon...
i don't think hability is an actual word.
daewon is absolutely right. Rodney was freestyle. he was a different breed of skater, and people still kind of look down on freestyle. it kind of blew my mind too when I saw how easily he transitioned into street. it's ridiculous. Now I am considering getting a freestyle board so I can incorporate some of that sauce into my skating. street skaters need to appreciate that they are actually freestyle skaters deep down inside. so put on those knee pads and spandex and praise the lawd!!!
See how on point he is, mentally physically next level type of guy daewon
yeah this was amazing. 9 club for sure needs to go down.
All those people hating on Daewon Song have egg on their face. Can't imagine what was going through their head that they couldn't see he was going to be great.
Daewon is true to himself. He shows spirit when he skates. And the concentration is just there. As if the world around him doesn't exist when he's riding. He doesn't have an ego. If he can't hit a giant set of a 16 stair, he just doesn't. But no other skaters can do what he does. He is just daewon.
Can you imagine someone saying Daewon is 'garbage' today?
You mean skaters Favorit skater favorits skater
learn to write (:
Both humble legends extraordinary skaters, this is awesome. I wish a film/documentary or anythin with Daewon and Mullen together to marvel us.
All time all time all time favorite skater and HERO to me. I love this guy so so so much 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Well said bro....... Who else was it going to be.... But really you never know, that's why I love this segment so much....
Keep me coming!
People don't talk about it, but that was literal history being made in that part, Rodney's freestyle board being focused and him switching board shapes, after that street skating was never the same.
Real recognize real. One of the greatest ever talking about one of the greatest ever.
Dae deffinatley one of the BEST Worldwide!!😎🎥👍
Thank you Rodney and Daewon for for being the fathers of street skating.
I just watched yesterday a really old footage for Rodney Free-styling
It’s insane how he’s good at what he was doing back then
So wonderful. Two inspiring dudes.
SO much respect for you bro!
So much respect to D for even for this segment keeping it real and day 1 w/ Mullen. Big ups to the goats
Honestly did anyone expect any answer other than Rodney? Cant wait for the full length doc.
Fuck yes, I knew he was going to say, Rodney!! Cheers Daewon🍻
When Legends praise Legends 🐐🙏
Daewon's my favorite.
it's crazy to think of Daewon as undesirable back in the day. As he's such a universally beloved legend now
Incredibly inspiring :)
We love us some Daewong!!!! Champ.
Someone said u were garbage? What!
Amo y señor Daewong song
Nice words
Rodney really is the GOAT. I know it is so cliche to say that, but he's named the best ever for good reasons. The analogy to music would be like a Jimmy Hendrix vs Steve Vai, or The Beatles vs Dream Theater, only in the music analogies, the older bands/musicians were bigger and more influential but lacked the actual raw talent of the newer guys who grew up listening to them. In this case, not only did Rodney innovate, and invent quite a large number of the tricks you see in skateboarding today, but he's also un-fucking-real. There are still tricks he's done in parts, probably even lines, that nobody has ever done since, and those parts I'm talking about came out like 20 years ago. I grew up on his Globe: Opinion and his World Industries Almost VS parts. You can watch all of them today, and you'll still be in awe.
The legend!
I knew it❤️ Rodney is the man. Super super humble
Hell yeah! Daewon and Rodney are the shit! I remember playing tony hawk on the PlayStation and reading about them in transworld magazine. Inspired me to get on a skateboard.
Rodney and Daewon are awesome as skaters and humans!!
He never sold out
Funny thing is that Mullen is probably still out there skating right now :D
Much love to daewon from pacific northwest enoch! !!
From king to king.
dae is prolly rodney’s fav
That was intense
Daewon is the man but his trucks are madness.
Street League should have a Legends Day, and have a contest with Old School Legends.
I knew it before I even clicked!!!
Gratitude.
Hell yeah rodney babyy
Rodney its lagend but you daewon living a lagend. 👍👍
Both living legends
Me too dude! 👌🤘🙏
Every skater's favorite skater and his favorite skater, which is also every skater's other favorite skater. NEW TITLE
Rodney da 🐐 .and I luv Daewon da two best in my eyes.and my other two best P Rod & Nyjah Huston. To me it’s like the Clash of da old school & da new
Legends
Daewon is better then most pros right now in 2021. On a side note, I noticed none of these old dudes mention Penny when asked about who's the sickest. Except Reynolds but he's a bit younger.
Mine too Daewon, mine too
This answer was so legit that I guessed it in no time
The best
Asians are so humble. They never have anything negative things to say about anyone. I can imagine what he had to go through as an asian kid in white dominated sports
He’s a lot of people’s favorite
Man. Dope.
Respect
Wtf??!! Whoever put thumbs down needs to smack yourself!! For real! Rodney Mullen is beyond a freestyle skateboarder God!!
The back 3 at 1:00 was so buttery
But the new question is who's Rodey's favorite skater?
How the fuck does someone down vote this? Ridiculous. Both dudes are legends.
I'm surprised you said Rodney Mullen. Because today's skaters you ask them who their favorite skater is it's not Rodney they're picking somebody in 2 days skaters. Only old school skaters acknowledge Rodney
I think I just drowned in the depth of Daewons description. Rodney was always mine. Alot packed into 2 minutes.
Round 4 PLEASE
the guy that told rodney to not pick daewon have regretted what he said untill now
I have the Daewon Song signature Batman deck!
GOAT
I know that’s thrown around these days
But Daewon Has done it all
He’s In that Dope Spot of being a link to the past an Old School OG
and still New School Current
Because He’s always been a Cold Creator
An Innovator
An Original
Definitely A GOAT
If not Thee
Thee can maybe left up to ea persons opinion
Like Mullin could be Thee GOAT
Being what He’s always done and from when He started doing it.
Mullin was THEE Only Reason Ever that anyone ever wanted a FreeStyle Board 😏
So they are Definitely GOAT’s
OG’s for Real
Both Original and Hard AF
Yea, I OP this on the Daewon doc
It may actually get a couple reads over Here where I can Show My Respect Due for Daewon Song
My Dudes worth it and deserves it. OG OOOG
Its almost easier it seems if you forget all the tips and tricks to learning skating, i mean thats how all the legends did it, went out and learned without help from anything.
I knew he was gonna say Rodney.
Bye far my favorite daewon then Rodney Mullen
Game respects game
Agree me, too.
0% surprised 100% facts
Yo, what size deck and truck you guys run?
Off course lol this awesome!
And Rodney can skate vert too. Fucking nuts. Mostly inverts and shit but fuck
That choice surprise me a little😅.