Jacksonville State coaches surprise player who hasn't seen mother in 5 years | ESPN
Вставка
- Опубліковано 27 лют 2018
- Jacksonville State’s coaches trick forward Norbertas Giga to think he’s watching film, but instead, they surprise him with his mother whom he hasn’t seen in five years.
✔ Subscribe to ESPN+ plus.espn.com/
✔ Get the ESPN App: www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn
✔ Subscribe to ESPN on UA-cam: es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoUA-cam
✔ Subscribe to ESPN FC on UA-cam: bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoESPNFC
✔ Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on UA-cam: bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN
✔ Watch ESPN on UA-cam TV: es.pn/UA-camTV
Exclusive interviews with Rachel Nichols urlzs.com/jNURe
Stephen A. Smith on ESPN urlzs.com/W19Tz
ESPN on Social Media:
► Follow on Twitter: / espn
► Like on Facebook: / espn
► Follow on Instagram: fespn
Visit ESPN on UA-cam to get up-to-the-minute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, College Football, NCAA Basketball, soccer and more.
More on ESPN.com: www.espn.com - Спорт
I love how grown men become little boys again when reunited with their mothers. So sweet 🥺💕
I was thinking the same thing 🤗
I’d give anything to hug my mama again... 😢
LunaGer, Yes! There are some that don't care about Mom until they need something 👍.
Ikr!! 🤗
Dudes like 19
Always Mommy’s little boy no matter what sizes or ages they are.
They say the bond and love is a lot stronger in the south too 😂😂😂😂
Always be good to your beautiful Mamma🙂🙂💙💙
not Always, some mother's are pieces of sht.
ArtIntel Yes Sir!! Most definitely! 😪
Jim Bob yes, but let’s just appreciate the good moms
Everyone needs a hug from mom once and a while. We never stop being someone's child 🥰
100% Agreed with you.
I lost my mother in a sudden turn of events four months back.I feel like there is a huge hole in my heart which nobody can fill!Mothers are precious,if you have one please cherish every day with her
I'm sorry for your loss
My heart goes out to you. She's all around you. Forever.
Omg I know how you feel I live in California and my mom lived in Oklahoma and she fell into a coma 3 or 4 months ago and they decided to pull the plug but all we gotta do is remember the good times with her and just keep living your life to the fullest. my condolences
Believe and trust in jesus christ He fills the earthly void and soon lordwilling if your mother put her trust in christ than you shall see her again in heaven.
I understand your pain. I lost my mom 3 years ago to cancer. That’s a hurt you never get over. Cherish every moment. 💔💔.
I love how grown men become little boys again just with one hug from mama.
Acts 16:31 (KJV) And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
no its too easy for grown men to be babied. stfu
He's not that old though, you can see it in his face
Facts👌🏾
He's tall but still pretty young tho lol
Room full of big tough guys blinking like there's a sand storm.
HAHAHAHAVA! Their eyes were sweating. It happens lol.
I cried here in my room and i just seen my moms 1 hour ago but i did not see her for 12 years and know the harsh feeling ..congrats to those that made this happen there is still people with hearts left in the world...
lmao
@@lizranahan2932 someone was cutting onions..
It doesn’t mean you’re not tough if you cry, it shows that you’re a human with feelings.
A beautiful thing to see.
Kudos to his coaches!
3years ago I seen this now 3 years later still I’m crying like a baby! So adorable 🙏🏽💓
5 years is a long time to not see your son. She must really really love him to give him this opportunity to play basketball in another country knowing it would be hard to visit.
Yes, that's cool, seems like she speaks Russian
In was wondering why they hadn't seen each other in so long, i cannot imagine...my baby is 17 and plans on joining the Navy or Marines when he graduates, I'm already a nervous wreck!😢💖💓
@@krystaldaniels7940 Remember it's his choice. It's what Mum said got her through my active duty.
Bon chance to him! And you. 😉
@@marvint.martian5034 Thank you and Thank you for your service too! I'm definitely supportive because i know that's been his plan since he was old enough to talk, he's wanted to grow up and be an "Army man" since he was a baby! But i will sure be praying every night for his safety!💓
@@krystaldaniels7940
When the children are little give them roots!
When they are large give them wings!
All the best to you and your son 🕊
"I want my mommy" has no age limit
"I just wanna go Home." Universally Popular.
Faith Magoma ill disagree...some of stopped at 5
@MASTER OF GETTING VIEWS! and people like you wonder why they can’t get a girlfriend
Agreed!
George Floyd can empathize... oh wait.
God bless each person that made this happen for them both!
There's no bond like a mother and son, so lovely to witness this! Bless them x
You know you've been a good parent when your grown son has this reaction after not seeing you. He doesn't care who sees him crying, cause all that matters in the moment is that he's hugging his mom. This is so sweet! Well done mama!
Ya he ran the other way
You know you're a good parent when you don't see your son for 5 years 😂
Travelin Thru Hahahaha
@Traci AM they're from Lithuania and he came over here for school
@Traci AM if she was sick , don't you think that would be a good reason for him to go see her? 5 years?
Instant tears for me... I can't handle reunion videos, they make me cry every time...
Same. I love people who love other people. Military homecomings to family or pets always get me too
Same here Nico, so are the goodbyes for me
Yeah gets me every time to
Me too. That's why I watch them. Nothing like a good cry ❣️
💯
Awww, he missed his momma sooo much. What a beautiful tribute to the love he has for her. I love when big, tall guys lean down to hug their moms...it's like they're little boys again. What a wonderful video. Thanks for sharing!!!!! ❤ ❤
Nice to meet you
Both had to make sacrifices to be far apart from each other for five years…. The love they both had for each other just makes this reunion a true blessing❤
Thanks to all the coaches for making it happen to this great guy who still misses his momma 👍👏
I’m 25, lost my mom when I was 12. So I’ve lived over half my life without her. Still have dreams where I see her. No matter how long you always miss momma.
Edit: Thank all of you for the prayers and for sharing your stories. I send all the love right back! We’re all connected through loss, but we can always try and gain strength from pain. Together we grow ❤️
😭🙏💖
Hey man, sorry to hear that. I know it's been a while but like u say, that's mama. Stay strong bro!
😭im so sorry
So true! It’s been 4 years for me and I feel like I see and feel her every where! God bless, she’s always looking over you ❤️
Ur mother is watching over u make her proud god bless u
It’s been 21 years since my mom passed. I’d do anything to give her a hug one last time.
trueblue4l1f3 I’m sorry ❤️. I pray you will see her again one day
The worst is when you forget what their voice sounded like. I'd give up a lot for just a recording.
Wish my son could see this.We had a close relationship, til he married. Then a relatively minor fallout over D.I.L's treatment of my grandson ( her step-son) & they cut me completely out of their lives. Havent seen 3 yr old granddaughter in over a year, she doesn't know who I am. I'm "lucky" they can't stop contact w/grandson due to his being much older & still being friends w/ his mother. It's beyond heartbreaking.
I’m sorry for your loss. Hug the ones you can.
I was 9, I'm 51 now
If you got parents that are still with us, let them know everyday how much they mean to you!! Don’t give yourself regrets later that you’ll endure!!
My Dad just turned 91 this year and I call him everyday just to say I love you and spend 30 talking about nothing just so I can hear my Dads voice
When law regulates only parents, and the norms neglects the parents rights. The consequences is abandoned and isolated seniors!
This was the most beautiful thing ever.
Respect to everyone involved with getting his mother there!
irespectmuzik 💯💯
👍🙏
💯👍
What a blessing to the coaches!! 😢😢😢
Wow this made me cry. I lost my mom to cancer when I was 8. I'm 29 now and I miss her so much. I wish I could hug her and hear her laugh again. To just have one more day with her. Always love and respect your parents. They won't be here forever
I can't imagine your loss but as a mom, I appreciate your wisdom.
Thanks for your advice.. I’ll take it ! 🥺
Lost my moms to 20 years ago to lung cancer still ain’t over it
Sorry for your lose
😔💞
This choked me up. I can't imagine not seeing my son for that long. Heartbreaking!!!
Nothing better than a hug from mom. I'll never get another one. Dont ever pass one up.
There's nothing in the world like a real mother's love.
This video reminded me of when I was adopted at the age of 6 and finally had a mom for the first time. I ran out of the car across their lawn screaming mommy. I cried watching this.
Family is not chosen by flesh and blood, it is who you chose to form those connections with.
And for someone to take you under their wing and love you as their own?
That right there is a real parent, and a beloved soul.
Hope you cherish her ^^ Have many good memories alright?
I'm glad you were adopted .
Bless you and ur family
Lol
You are so blessed! I cried too🙏🏾
Love seeing a young man not ashamed to cry & show how much he loves his mum! 👏👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Those men are not just coaches to that young man.. it goes beyond that.. they are like family 🙏
Isn’t it funny that no matter how big they become...they’re still “Mommy’s Baby”? This is too cute. 🥰😭
I never saw the comment. I was actually thinking about how my Son is with me. Sorry no one shares that feeling with you.
If it’s similar... my apologies to that person. You can kick rocks with no shoes.
J just because a comment is similar doesn’t mean that they always copied it
My same exact sentiments.... 6"7 still mommas baby
Havent seen my boy in 3 years whos overseas in military ....makes me think How bad i would cry seeing him...when i do..! Wow.
Acts 16:31 (KJV) And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Stay strong. He misses you very much. I hope you're together now after 8 months
@@cesarr2349 thank you
Your son is a hero! Give him a handshake from me. He definitely deserves it.
❤❤❤
Praise God Beautiful. Simply beautiful. That's when a team becomes a family when they value what and whom you treasure. Thank you to everyone everybody who made that meeting possible. I was truly blessed by the love expressed
Made me cry Mother and her Baby boy. No matter how tall he gets. My son is 6'4". I hug that Ole Big Baby of mine ALL the time.
How could anyone not like this? I'm not crying something is in my eyes.
Thats big man
Yes, something is in your eyes!
You probably have allergies like me!🥺
My eyes too. Must be something in the air!
Sorry, I was chopping onions
I'm not crying, someone just bounced an onion off my eyeball.
Same here. Onions suck
@Lord G his comment was funny, yours was not
🤣🤣
@Lord G sounds like it's past your bed time now
+Bruza16 : Hehehehehe lol 🤣 😂🤣 😄😅 😆😀 😁 Hehehehehe now that was funny l'm not crying someone just bounced a onion off my "EYEBALLS" .....Lol 🤣 😂🤣 😄 😅 😆😀 😁 to funny.
It's a beautiful thing to see. This goes to show you how mother love have an effect on her children.
Tears 😭 Nothing like Momma, no matter where you go in the world.
We only get ONE mother. I FaceTime mines every day, and see her on weekends when I'm off work.
A God blessing for sure!!
Acts 16:31 (KJV) And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
even the holy quran knows what a mother goes through
quran 17:24 And lower unto them the wing of submission and humility through mercy, and say: "My Lord! Bestow on them Your Mercy as they did bring me up when I was small." translated from arabic to english
Enjoy all the time you spend with your mother. You will appreciate it more when she leaves this world. My mother passed away 7 years ago, and I often find myself wishing that I had spent more time with her while she was still alive.
@@bowtoyoursensei7668 I'm so sorry to hear that your mother passed away. , don't worry she is my top priority alongside my father I will take care of them
Not seeing his mom in 5 years& still a young man. No wonder both were in tears. What a great storie. Way to go coach.
Amen
Never too old for a hug from your parents... he just melted into his mum's arms
What a precious moment! Great job coaches
Went to school with him at JSU , he’s truly deserves this, he’s a great person!
How come he didn't see her for so long
Do you know why by any chance he wasnt able to see his mom for so long?
that's cap🧢
Annick N he isn’t from the U.S., his family isn’t here
Masher Lauren she lives out of the country
I don't know why yall wont let me be ,I was minding my business and recommendation popped up now im in tears I was doing just fine before now thkz🙄😂😂
Same! Lol
🤣😭😭😭😭
Exactly! Why does UA-cam do this to us?😩😭
Same i feel attacked
Ikr me too! Lol 😆
I’m crying, I would give anything to be able to hug my Mom she passed from cancer It will be 31 years this Sept 29th. This is a Beautiful moment ❤️
I love watching a son show his love to his mom. It fills my soul.
A mother is the one who is still there when everyone else has deserted you
Not really.
picasso7love say that to my face.
That's their responsibility
picasso7love man not every mom
If only that were true, I haven’t seen my mom in 13 years and we live less than fifteen minutes from each other.
For everyone wondering why, I believe (but could be wrong) that the reason he hasn't seen her in 5 years is because he is Lithuanian and moved the US for high school then college basketball so he hasn't been back home since he moved over.
James Gibson They get back home on a summer vacation and maybe on NewYear's vacation.
maybe he has no money to comeback home for vacations. I was in the same situation but I was only 3 years without seen her.
Thank you for explaining.
If hes under DACA he cant leave the country
James Gibson thanks for clearing that up..now I don't have to ask in the comment section
I lost my mom when I was 5 years old. I would do ANYTHING to have her back..this made me cry ❤️
I can see the happiness in his heart.
Is anyone gonna mention that he’s like 9 feet tall
Your pfp matches it
I was thinking that too. Like, it’s a heartwarming video, but WHAT GROWTH HORMONES ARE IN THIS KIDS FOOD?
His mom is pretty tall for a woman too.
No he is actually 5ft 3" tall but she is 2ft
@Hot Take, Babe
Do you know who the woman on your photo is? She's a very well known brasilian actress, has been working for over 50 years, named Renata Sorrah 😀
Lets be real moms an sons are always a special bond.
So true..😍😍
vsboy 25 Absolutely true.. I have a boy and 2 girls, they are grown now and my son and I text for hours every single day.. He comes to me for advice ect..
@shugo104 Hugs for knowing exactly what you are talking about.
"always".. Nope, not even remotely true
vsboy 25 my son is my ride or die , best friend . We grew up together . The bond is amazing what I have with him . I wouldn’t change a thing .
Coaches are always like that big brother or father.
Respect to him for giving his boy this.
I know this is years ago but it still makes me proud to be a human being. These acts of kindness beat any prize or gift.
you could see that he is trying so hard not to cry in front of his coaches but failed cause he just misses his mom so much.
Its not shame to cry when mother hugs you.
We are never too big or too grown for a mum's hug x
little mo for real I’ll say I love u to my mom in a phone call idgaf if my friends are here I use to do that but ur mom never here forever
@@nmasijika7557 My son also says he loves me no matter who's around....we cherish those words more than you know kiddo ;)
Facts
Or dad's
Totally agree ,,dad's are the other half of the hug
I don't even know anything about this guy but it still made me cry. ❤️
True love is the real deal.thanks fore making me cry
When you are fortunate to have a loving Mother, There is nothing like a Mother's love! It's absolute!!!
Damm right well said a mothers love is just absolute..
Love and respect for all mum's throughout the world You're all amazing.x
Some of them are cunts
Whoa, not all, not all. Freaking nuts. There are a lot of fucked up mom's out there dude.
@@MrCreeper069 dad's too people in general are
@@MrCreeper069 And fathers some guy who was like 45-50 at the time came at my brother with a baseball bat for no reason and all my brother did was play with his son at the park like teenagers do we asked why he did it he gave no reason for why he did it next thing we knew he left the erea for good and we never saw him again which was a relief
@@LauraC1980 Dear, everyone always talks about how bad some Fathers are and men in general because we're men. However nobody ever talks about Mothers being bad. That's the point. Some Fathers/men do terrible things, but so do Mothers/women. Don't forget that.
This really touched my heart I love it and I was dad's girl. He taught me how to work on the top of a motor. My mom was my best friend she taught me how to cook. They both are in heaven and I miss them but I feel blessed. I have their bibles to read out of.
What a beautiful moment!! A lifetime memory created!! Blessings to him and his family!!❤❤❤
I had this guy in one of my classes down here. Great guy. Moved out here for basketball scholarships if I remember correctly. Come a long way, couldn’t go home during breaks because of finances. So glad the coaches were willing to bring his mother all the way out here for his senior tournament
Justin Palmer he’s gonna have the finances soon enough when he makes the NBA
Dam that’s lit
Colin Deal are you serious ? Jesus ...
well like I stated above - he ain’t gonna have a financial problem in the near future :)
Leafs Forever if he had any talent, he would already be in the NBA and not at a third rate college.
Steven Juris obviously enough talent , personality and good family values to earn this so my guess is he will crack the NBA on those premises alone :)
Have a good weekend
One time I was really sick. While waiting for ambulance, my mom was trying to help me, but at that point she couldn't do anything to make me feel better.... I saw my mom sitting on the floor crying...
That just broke my heart. No one could love me like my mom does.
Nobody, i realized that when my mom passed away.
There's nothing like a Mother's love!But there's one love that is greater than all,and His name is Jesus who laid down His life for all creation!🙏🥰
Castle & Berry you made me cry with that story
@@lindabelardes5971 me 2 because I can relate to her story
Such a beautiful story one which I can relate to ❤❤❤
What a lovely thing to see. He was so excited to see his mom that he could not stop hugging her. A grown son showing his love for his mom!!!
All mothers have that special power to make a grown man cry. 🥰💯
I remember when I got really sick in another country, my mum felt so helpless miles away. She acted so tough on the phone for me to push through. Little did I know moments after our phone call, my sister said she found my mum balling her eyes out in the bathroom.
Mothers act so strong for you, the love for their kids is like no other.
Trueeeee
I think there is a certain honour in that personally. My dad used to say to me, " never show your child that you are not strong enough to help them fix their problems. If you need to take a break and cry, do it quietly but then back to work."
Jesus Christ is The only way!! 1Corinthians 15:1-4 (KJV) Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
"bawling"
@@exoressdelivers70 "bowling"
She knocked her own eyes out with a bowling ball.
Mother's Eternal Love. Blessings all...
Beautifully said 💖
Thank you, although she's passed on to unbelieveable/beautiful/eternal enlightenment I always carry a part of her "special mom majic" forever in my heart until we meet again...Namaste.
he is a caring son and a man that shows he cares he showed he is human he cried happy tears
the look on everyone faces is priceless!!! I'm tearing up. so sweet. thank u for sharing
Beautiful. No matter how big a man his, his momma is always gonna be his rock.
I’m in my 40’s now with 2 girls and to this day I’m still my mommas little boy.
I salute u bro
Lol I’m sure your wife loves that
I'm 51 and still my mommas baby boy..... Always will be....
🤟🤟👴🏼👴🏼
Yuck
Cause you're a BETA male
Thanks to whoever arranged this meeting! I started crying, wishing I could hug my own mother just one more time! Thank you!
There's nothing like a mother's love...not a dry eye in that room...beautiful
To all those on this post that have lost their Mom’s....sending my condolences 🙏🏽❤️
Thank you.
boc813 ur welcome ❤️
With Expectancy Thank you
Way wait 5year to see u mom ? Take a plane and go
Thats very kind of you ❤
Lost mine on Dec. 7th 2015..
thank you🌺
I haven't seen my mom for 5 year's to ...I totally know his feeling ...a mom is a mother forever ..God bless all Mothers 🙏
Yes there is no words for the love of mom ,she gives it all unconditionally,Bless all the mothers.
T Regis sometimes your parents cannot get a visa to visit you, or are too sick to travel. There are wars, financial burdens... many reasons why people are apart. Let’s uplift them and not guilt them ;)
That was a blessing for that man to see his mom after 5 years it doesn't matter how old your kids are you still mommas baby I have 2 kids of my own and they are grown but they are the love of my life God bless that mother and son
I needed to see that! My son hugged me like that every time I see him and I’m grateful for it every day
You are looking so nice
We need more of this kinda of stuff in the world. That was so beautiful.
He's lucky to have his mother on his side.
EMINEM
Yes indeed not all of us are so lucky
beautiful good moms that put their children first are priceless ❤️
Awwww that’s the best! He was so sweet he wanted to run but really he didn’t. Every mom who ever loved their son understands his overwhelmed reaction. What a great thing! Melted my heart. Just what he needed! 💕💖🥰❤️👍🏼😇
I lost my mama 6 years agos. And I still haven't found my way with out her. This is awesome. And made me cry miss my mama even more.
Me too.. lost my mom for seven years 😢
I feel you. Lost my mom when I was 24. I cried at this.
So sorry for your losses.... you will see your mothers again one day...🙏🙏
I'm sorry boo, I know your pain. My mom died out of the blue when I came back from college, I had just turned 21, I'm now 38 it nearly destroyed me, I still cry like a baby sometimes when I think of her...
The lad was raised the right way, props to mum.
This was awesome! I just wish i could hear my mother's voice again. It's been 38yrs. since her passing.. That coaching staff is awesome.
As the mother of a teenage son this melts my heart! My boy always protects me and shows me love when he thinks I need it. I have two teenagers - a boy and a girl and they both fill my heart in different wonderful ways. I absolutely loved watching this! Such a beautiful and special son and mum moment! 🙏❤️
I have a son. No matter how old they get they're always our little boys!
Or gow tall they get
Yeah. Big babies.😍
Yep😃
And this is exactly what is wrong with women today. They don't see their sons as equal even when they are fully grown. Stop babying your kid and calling him a little boy! It's disrespectful
I'm getting emotional about mine turning 4 next month. I'll be an emotional wreck my whole life thanks to him 😂
Is literally no one going to talk about how he had to duck to enter a normal sized door?!?!
@ce collie okay topic cop 👍
Imagine first thing I noticed..... this was sweet
Meh. He ducked to enter and I thought "oh, he's a basketball athlete, not a football athlete." I imagine he is seven feet tall or close to it.
@ce collie im surprised by your comment. Jesus loves him even if he was 4ft tall because he was made in God's image. I did notice he was tall and hadn't made my own comment yet until I saw yours. I will pray for you.
@Mac the video was not about tall people but it certainly was notciable that he's tall. I would have thought he was a basketball player too. I felt that Collie gave a bit of attitude about it so I gave my opinion. People normally take notice when someone is really tall or short or whatever. Seems like more people want to recognize him as a person even tho he's really tall. Was no special thing to some people.
Mum have that love that no one can be broken. 💚
Beautiful!!! Nothing like mother and son ❤️
There's no love in the world like that of a Mother.
The value of having a mother in your life is unexplainable! Let’s appreciate her while she still alive before she’s gone.
I'm happy for people like this. My parents were horrible people and when they died I didn't shed a single tear. I honestly wonder what it feels like to have parents that were positive influences on your life that you would feel so happy to see them.
There is no love greater than the love from your Mom. Those of you who whose Mom is still alive please make sure to make some time for her. You will never regret it.
When my son was in the marine corp, every year on mother's day, on my favorite radio station he would call the station and dedicate this sing to me, I'll always love my momma by the intruders. I always felt so special when that happened.
Cute story. Sometimes I miss my mom.
Sounds like a BETA male
It's Nothing like when mommie show up love this.
I lost my mom a year ago last week to complications from dementia. I’m 61 and cried like a baby watching this. I’m so happy for those two.
Wow ,
So beautiful, tearing up.
Lost my mom 7 years ago ,
Always tell younger people ,tell your mom and dad you love them every day , if they are still with you .❤️🙏😢
A boy is a son..untill he takes a wife. But a mother is his mother..All of his LIFE.
what if you are in alabama?
@@HUGEPoWERFULMooN she's your mom and wife.
That's a really nice saying thank you for sharing...
Words well put...
“Sweet-home Alabama” 😂 inbreeds
He’s such a big man but he became little boy once he felt the comfort from his mother
Mama oh mama
How Precious!
Well done by the coaches for making this happen.
God Bless them all...
Blessings to the coaches for using their kindness to make a difference. ❤