The Best Little Person Basketball Team in the US

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
  • What’s life like for a little person, living in a world built for taller people? The short documentary “The Towers,” directed by Oliver Arnoldi and Maria Chiu, was born out of that question. “I was very interested in how they interact with a city like New York, how they live in it, how they get around physically,” Arnoldi says. Arnoldi and Chiu spent months with the the Towers, a basketball team made up of athletes who are little people. They followed them to Boston to film the team competing at the 2016 Little People of America National Conference. Read our interview with the filmmakers right here: www.greatbigst...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 8 тис.

  • @tylerhan6648
    @tylerhan6648 5 років тому +3359

    I love how the video starts with 1 minute of Clinton getting around in New York and the first thing he says is that he wishes he could fly. I like how we are given the context behind his wish, and I really admire how he doesn't ask for something like being "normal" instead. I think he's got more love for himself than people twice his size; we could all learn a thing or two from him. Great vid, really enjoyed it :)

    • @toastlikes2draw357
      @toastlikes2draw357 5 років тому +21

      tyler han
      Tbh flying would benefit the human race ALOT.

    • @jacobt1045
      @jacobt1045 5 років тому +21

      This is the best and most coherent comment I've read.

    • @boredbi6067
      @boredbi6067 5 років тому +8

      Just saying,those guys will break my ankles cause I suck at basketball

    • @islanders3
      @islanders3 5 років тому +17

      thanks for the view Tyler!

    • @badapple65
      @badapple65 5 років тому +9

      I came to the comment section to try and write something meaningful because I must admit this video/story touched me. But, Your comment is just perfect so I’ll piggyback on your thread here. I do want to say one thing though. I am 6’5” tall and I weigh 340 lbs. I am not fat, I am football player huge though. Now at 55 yrs old with the 5 back surgeries, double knee surgeries and plenty of arthritis I’d like to say there are difficulties on this end of the spectrum too. But, I am blessed compared to the long list of health issues many little people are either born with or develop over their lifetime. I’m so happy for him that he has found love, a good career, and great friends. He seems to be such a likable guy I’m sure that part has come pretty easy for him. “I wish I could fly”....A beautiful statement.

  • @Unhandyreal
    @Unhandyreal 5 років тому +1726

    “I’m a lucky man, brotha”
    Little dude is so much more positive than me.

    • @edjap1890
      @edjap1890 5 років тому +72

      Attitude of a champ. No complaints, only effort and staying thankful.

    • @stillnotchill7552
      @stillnotchill7552 4 роки тому +2

      @@edjap1890 nice pfp ed

    • @TheUnderscore_
      @TheUnderscore_ 4 роки тому +3

      @Still not chill Eat your cereal.

    • @franks2840
      @franks2840 4 роки тому +4

      appreciating things is something you learn over your life time :)

    • @stillnotchill7552
      @stillnotchill7552 4 роки тому +1

      @@TheUnderscore_ you dare use my spells against me?

  • @mJ-raqs
    @mJ-raqs 4 роки тому +1413

    Man just imagine how hard school was for this guy man. All the fingers being pointed, all the laughs, all the jokes. Keep your head up man don't give up

    • @sebastian3004
      @sebastian3004 4 роки тому +15

      I thought 'Americans' never do such things. Are they bunch of hypocrites? l

    • @rick7louis
      @rick7louis 4 роки тому +77

      That’s school everywhere don’t make it seem like it’s just an American thing

    • @Arrow_bro
      @Arrow_bro 4 роки тому +41

      @@sebastian3004 isn't asian schooling so strict it leads kids to kill themselves

    • @minihooperprod.8332
      @minihooperprod.8332 4 роки тому +7

      @@sebastian3004 racist

    • @minihooperprod.8332
      @minihooperprod.8332 4 роки тому +16

      I’m 13 and like 4’6 and I can’t think of a SINGLE school day where someone hasn’t teased or made fun of me bc of my height, his school life must have truthfully sucked

  • @RowdyLowdy
    @RowdyLowdy 3 роки тому +226

    People like this make me realize that I’m not living my best life. Even with all of the challenges that he has faced from the day he was born, he’s achieved way more than most at a normal size. His attitude, drive, personality, should be an inspiration to us all. I’m blown away. People like this should speak at high schools, etc regularly.

    • @MediaTruth_
      @MediaTruth_ 3 роки тому

      Well said😎

    • @AdrianA-yo8jd
      @AdrianA-yo8jd 3 роки тому +1

      For real, look at the dude’s house! It’s massive

  • @heavyweapons5749
    @heavyweapons5749 5 років тому +3551

    That closet that drops down those clothes for him is pretty damn cool.

  • @matthewalley5684
    @matthewalley5684 4 роки тому +1604

    The guy is living life to the full. There are plenty of people of "normal" height who either cant or wont do likewise. Much respect to him.

    • @TrZee10
      @TrZee10 4 роки тому +9

      If i were you i would prefer "average" then "normal"

    • @turolretar
      @turolretar 4 роки тому +8

      So you’re saying his height isn’t normal?

    • @matthewalley5684
      @matthewalley5684 4 роки тому +20

      @@turolretar I thought my use of quotation marks spoke for itself, but perhaps "average" height may have been a more tactful way to put it

    • @e.d2020
      @e.d2020 4 роки тому +2

      @Boner Jamz stfu

    • @ettelbell4478
      @ettelbell4478 4 роки тому

      Very well said

  • @formexus1670
    @formexus1670 5 років тому +14550

    *The little Giants should be their name.*

    • @coopboulton
      @coopboulton 5 років тому +418

      The Towers is a joke too obviously

    • @dr.doppeldecker3832
      @dr.doppeldecker3832 5 років тому +297

      Mighty Midgets!

    • @milkman4297
      @milkman4297 5 років тому +409

      @@dr.doppeldecker3832 midget is kinda mean yho

    • @ZanTGG
      @ZanTGG 5 років тому +213

      Ike Ike Karasuno! Imeru imeru Karasuno!

    • @20alphabet
      @20alphabet 5 років тому +70

      L'il Shitz? Tiny Turdz? Small Ballerz?

  • @liambhagan9239
    @liambhagan9239 3 роки тому +323

    The fact that these guys can shoot 10 foot rings is impressive considering the angle they would have to make

    • @carnageassassin2617
      @carnageassassin2617 3 роки тому +16

      I wanna see 1 of them dunk

    • @773Cubs
      @773Cubs 3 роки тому

      @@carnageassassin2617 LMFAO that’d be funny as hell

    • @UELOFFICIAL9
      @UELOFFICIAL9 3 роки тому

      They’ll probs fall through the hoop

    • @edbreez
      @edbreez 9 місяців тому

      That's what I was thinking

  • @Eviloops
    @Eviloops 5 років тому +1354

    When he said “I wish I could fly. If I could fly everything would be fine” that lowkey hit me in my feels

    • @islanders3
      @islanders3 5 років тому +32

      Thanks estaban!

    • @SpudEater
      @SpudEater 5 років тому +10

      Clinton Brown You’re awesome man, your attitude and the way you view life is amazing. I wish that I had your positivity

    • @islanders3
      @islanders3 5 років тому +12

      Ryder21 thanks ryder! You can have that positivity as well bud I believe it!

    • @BrianThompson-dj2sq
      @BrianThompson-dj2sq 5 років тому +3

      @@islanders3 I think your pure daecent bai don't let anything keep ya down and keep hitting those hoops💯💯

    • @eldurhugieinarsson2503
      @eldurhugieinarsson2503 5 років тому

      @@islanders3 I belive in you! Tonns of love from Iceland ❤❤❤

  • @woyorex7964
    @woyorex7964 5 років тому +410

    when he said that if he was 6'10 he would be doing the same thing that really put things into perspective and i have nothing but respect for this man

    • @islanders3
      @islanders3 5 років тому +18

      Stefan Hanson thanks stefan

    • @jujasname
      @jujasname 5 років тому +3

      @@islanders3 oh hiii man

    • @woyorex7964
      @woyorex7964 5 років тому +3

      Clinton Brown my pleasure keep up being an absolutely amazing human being

    • @woyorex7964
      @woyorex7964 4 роки тому

      @Reee Flex fr

  • @rvh1020
    @rvh1020 5 років тому +2664

    Damn, shooting threes when ur that small is insanely hard. Respect.

    • @JeweledJames
      @JeweledJames 5 років тому +8

      iiCreamie damn that hit

    • @bldjln3158
      @bldjln3158 5 років тому +9

      iiCreamie Oh my... that’s not how anything works...

    • @bldjln3158
      @bldjln3158 5 років тому +11

      iiCreamie Before I explain how wrong you are, I first must ask you a question. How old are you?

    • @bldjln3158
      @bldjln3158 5 років тому +16

      iiCreamie Because seeing that you’re a Fortnite gamer, you must be a young child. Why do you, a child, think that you understand this topic more than someone telling you that you’re wrong? If you’re uneducated on this topic, then why are you arguing?

    • @bldjln3158
      @bldjln3158 5 років тому +18

      iiCreamie The length of someone’s arm is proportional to the top speed that they can move their hand at. As a longer arm requires more torque to move, since the inertia is higher, a stronger person is needed, and as a higher inertia means more KE, the distance that a basketball can be thrown is further. If you still believe that your uneducated guess is correct, then contemplate why a longer arm requires more strength to move. Since you’re either disabled or a troll, I am no longer going to respond to your comments. Good bye.

  • @flipmitchell4078
    @flipmitchell4078 3 роки тому +397

    Bro I'll never say midget again. This man is a stand up type of dude. He gets my respect.

    • @antthehckyplayer
      @antthehckyplayer 3 роки тому +5

      That's growth. Everyone deserves their humanity

    • @antthehckyplayer
      @antthehckyplayer 3 роки тому +5

      ​@@seanluse5950 It is not the technical term. It's pretty unanimously disavowed amongst their community.
      A good faith answer to a good faith comment, I sure hope.

    • @dangrimes5078
      @dangrimes5078 3 роки тому +1

      Dude I'm not even eating midget Tootsie rolls anymore

    • @landopeezy2382
      @landopeezy2382 3 роки тому +7

      Alot of them don't care if u do because they don't care what somebody says about them just like how I and most people could give 2 shits what you call us because who fucking cares...

    • @sungit2g111
      @sungit2g111 3 роки тому +1

      but you said it

  • @Fkidd702
    @Fkidd702 4 роки тому +1270

    He’s living his best life , the only way he knows how to live it and he’s doing a great job! They can shoot!

    • @triscuitbiscuit6394
      @triscuitbiscuit6394 4 роки тому +4

      Them little shit's are running around with Harry's invisibility cloak. And damn right, y'all are discounted!!! Usually at least 50%.

    • @twitterrandoms4057
      @twitterrandoms4057 4 роки тому +26

      @@triscuitbiscuit6394 Commenting this won't make your parents love you bro

    • @andrewchapman5659
      @andrewchapman5659 4 роки тому +4

      The Little People got it made on the Couches, Can just lean back legs fully stretched

    • @triscuitbiscuit6394
      @triscuitbiscuit6394 4 роки тому +1

      @@andrewchapman5659 Right. Ain't even gotta kneel down to feel the glory of America in their throats.

    • @triscuitbiscuit6394
      @triscuitbiscuit6394 4 роки тому +1

      @@twitterrandoms4057 My parents are fucked. I'm here to make your parents proud. As a team.

  • @jordanroberts7834
    @jordanroberts7834 4 роки тому +2044

    The dislikes are just tall people who can’t play basketball as good as them.

    • @laxyakumar9440
      @laxyakumar9440 4 роки тому +3

      Yes

    • @nobodyreal4172
      @nobodyreal4172 4 роки тому +1

      ..sure

    • @3nergy4U
      @3nergy4U 4 роки тому +8

      Jordan Roberts The knicks 🤣

    • @Mike_Greene
      @Mike_Greene 4 роки тому +4

      Actually they're from ppl who actually thought this would be about a basketball team or ppl who thought they'd see more than two minutes of basketball.

    • @taylormade242
      @taylormade242 4 роки тому

      😂😂😂 exactly

  • @justrandom7752
    @justrandom7752 5 років тому +1013

    Their average is probably better than the Knick’s, also they’re not a team, they’re a family.

  • @markmiranda9461
    @markmiranda9461 3 роки тому +67

    Damn. Life hasn’t slowed him down... better job than most, a nice crib, and has a pretty wife. Nothing but respect. That’s life. As someone who has had health issues hold me back (not to that extent) this is inspiring. That’s life, you play the card you are given!

  • @EmpireRamzes
    @EmpireRamzes 5 років тому +175

    they have some serious character, they're not giving any excuses just being the best they can be

  • @jonnymckee7798
    @jonnymckee7798 4 роки тому +606

    Theses guys are under 5ft and their 3 pointer game is UNREAL!

    • @sidgar1
      @sidgar1 4 роки тому +31

      A 3 for them is like shooting from halfcourt for a normal person. Even more impressive.

    • @VVM3368
      @VVM3368 4 роки тому +1

      True but also the more you way the more its harder to shoot which is actually actually true

    • @FunnyTVshorts-i6q
      @FunnyTVshorts-i6q 4 роки тому +1

      Why’d you say under 5 ft they probably under 4 ft

    • @myotiswii
      @myotiswii 4 роки тому

      You could even say that they are... GREAT!
      LOL
      HAHA
      I AM FUNNY
      i hate myself

    • @Phyreuben1
      @Phyreuben1 4 роки тому

      They shoot better than me tbh i cant even shoot a 3

  • @brunomoreira6416
    @brunomoreira6416 5 років тому +202

    he‘s a small in stature, but a giant in thought, with the mind of a leader.
    respect!

    • @kevinpatrick6441
      @kevinpatrick6441 5 років тому +3

      Bruno Moreira well said. You can tell he was a born leader. He will always find success regardless of circumstances.

  • @LameWaysArtistry
    @LameWaysArtistry 3 роки тому +122

    This man getting his wardrobe together is the most new York shit I ever seen

    • @codyherman2977
      @codyherman2977 3 роки тому

      Just say Italian. New York isn’t all about hair gel and collared shirts

    • @alexb5351
      @alexb5351 3 роки тому

      @@codyherman2977 New York is valid

  • @jackdumond258
    @jackdumond258 5 років тому +131

    These little dudes gotta lot of heart, skill, and passion gotta give it to them man

  • @bushidotestu1997
    @bushidotestu1997 5 років тому +545

    Seriously it’s stuff like this is the reason why I’m subscribed to this channel, learn something new everyday and I usually get a smile on my face as a result

    • @SamujjalChakma
      @SamujjalChakma 5 років тому +5

      Exactly the same thought.The diversity of the world is something i got to see from this channel

    • @ResinChresin
      @ResinChresin 5 років тому +1

      Tetsu Hatano That’s extremely rude to say. Shame on you.

    • @diamond2654
      @diamond2654 5 років тому

      Ghg Hhg how is he rude

    • @mohammedjafer9265
      @mohammedjafer9265 5 років тому

      @@diamond2654 ignore him

  • @tiano6862
    @tiano6862 5 років тому +2399

    They need a tv show. Not reality tv though.
    Edit: 1.6K likes, I’m glad y’all agree

    • @fuckitweballin759
      @fuckitweballin759 5 років тому +52

      Like documentary?

    • @MsEliteForever
      @MsEliteForever 5 років тому +2

      @@fuckitweballin759 lol

    • @tiano6862
      @tiano6862 5 років тому +21

      Luna .R lmaooo yes i forgot the word. A longer version of this documentary

    • @leonscott543
      @leonscott543 5 років тому +21

      When will people realize that stuff like this IS MUCH BETTER CONTENT THAN THE OVERLY ADVERTISED AND CANNED TV PROGRAMS

    • @herrkarlshiller2821
      @herrkarlshiller2821 5 років тому +3

      Petition for them getting their own show!

  • @SlipperyNutella
    @SlipperyNutella 3 роки тому +104

    This guy has a much more fun and interesting life and personality than me or any other person I know.

  • @BERTELLI
    @BERTELLI 5 років тому +243

    When He drove his ride into his ride I knew I was gonna watch it all

    • @Seth-sp1lt
      @Seth-sp1lt 4 роки тому +17

      Bro you got it all wrong Its "When he drove his bitchmobile into his pimpmobile I knew I was gonna watch it all"

    • @CheezyGlizzy
      @CheezyGlizzy 4 роки тому +4

      Bro he got the DLC

    • @DJUniMekaju
      @DJUniMekaju 4 роки тому

      Rideception.

  • @kylelowry1521
    @kylelowry1521 4 роки тому +375

    I respect these guys for having control of the ball with those hands man

  • @matthewhanna776
    @matthewhanna776 5 років тому +145

    Their mid range is like a half court for us.
    Mad respect.

    • @yuhhhitsbraydenyuhhh6429
      @yuhhhitsbraydenyuhhh6429 4 роки тому

      Ned bell close, they are like 4’7-5’2

    • @joeyproductions7113
      @joeyproductions7113 4 роки тому +1

      Yuhhh it’s Brayden Yuhhh dude no way are they up to 5’2 wasn’t mugsy only 5’3 and he played for years

    • @ZyraxOG
      @ZyraxOG 4 роки тому

      Yuhhh it’s Brayden Yuhhh they ain’t no 5’2

    • @yuhhhitsbraydenyuhhh6429
      @yuhhhitsbraydenyuhhh6429 4 роки тому

      ZyraxOG lmao i just didnt wanna disrespect them by putting 3-4 😂💀

  • @Nate_Niess
    @Nate_Niess 4 роки тому +278

    He looks badass with those sunglasses in his car.

  • @christinaguida2013
    @christinaguida2013 4 роки тому +713

    just him introducing the team sounds like a movie

    • @neonmangoz
      @neonmangoz 4 роки тому +16

      I would lowkey really like a movie based off of this.

    • @idgaf4184
      @idgaf4184 4 роки тому +6

      He sound and looks like steve o lol

    • @meanmr.mustard4268
      @meanmr.mustard4268 4 роки тому

      Google global truth project and read 'The Present' for the truth about life/death explained simply. Everyone needs to read it asap b/c it can change the world.

    • @natedoge3001
      @natedoge3001 4 роки тому +1

      A heist movie😂

  • @Kayla-fy6xr
    @Kayla-fy6xr 4 роки тому +451

    "I've got it made" then thanks his girlfriend for the little things. Such a wonderful person.

    • @cloujer
      @cloujer 4 роки тому +3

      CJGamingHD makes it really funny when people write a paragraph to explain something that wasn’t even a joke smh

    • @quveks6621
      @quveks6621 4 роки тому

      Little things)

    • @xama503
      @xama503 4 роки тому

      That was so cute. Not everyone appreciates the small things

  • @ArchHades
    @ArchHades 4 роки тому +1400

    It's funny how most people identify as White or Black or Hispanic, etc. But when you're a Little Person you're a Little Person first.

    • @mastercharlesdiltardino8058
      @mastercharlesdiltardino8058 4 роки тому +1

      @@prumbrum based and red pilled.

    • @beluwuga2573
      @beluwuga2573 4 роки тому +24

      well look at that dwarfism cures racism.

    • @dominickwade7369
      @dominickwade7369 4 роки тому +3

      @@prumbrum I think short and black would stand out since it is dominant

    • @czvmberic
      @czvmberic 4 роки тому +4

      prumbrum a person

    • @czvmberic
      @czvmberic 4 роки тому +4

      Hamdan Muaath Almerri u can always be trans while jehova witness

  • @purehell5010
    @purehell5010 3 роки тому +14

    Hard not to fall in love with the little guy. Seems like one of the most genuine people you could meet in life.

  • @UN4SS1GN3D
    @UN4SS1GN3D 5 років тому +829

    He may have the “deluxe package” of ailments according to his mom, but God blessed him with a chiseled jaw and confidence.

    • @bertto7568
      @bertto7568 5 років тому +58

      Thunder Chicken Thighs don’t forget he dresses better than most people and his hair is flawless!

    • @givemebaeber6300
      @givemebaeber6300 5 років тому +3

      @@bertto7568 Agreed!

    • @connorshira4271
      @connorshira4271 5 років тому +2

      I miss my hair 😭

    • @andyraphael
      @andyraphael 5 років тому

      @@givemebaeber6300 I'm

    • @iamdanyc93
      @iamdanyc93 5 років тому

      His wife is a 10 by the way

  • @ashvolante4835
    @ashvolante4835 5 років тому +788

    Little person or not he has a better closet, house,career,and car then anyone Ik.

    • @irishjoe2941
      @irishjoe2941 5 років тому +25

      Ash Vilante you know he does if he has all that in NYC.

    • @samirmuradov9585
      @samirmuradov9585 5 років тому +17

      @@irishjoe2941 yeah that house is like 10x more expensive than it would be another place. He living the good life

    • @winniethepooh7732
      @winniethepooh7732 5 років тому

      Fax

    • @abdikal566
      @abdikal566 5 років тому +6

      Yes because he's a little guy from a family with money

    • @Jeiimsu
      @Jeiimsu 5 років тому +1

      Boqorka Rapka It’s not from his family but ok. He’s been doing this on his own

  • @pussup2635
    @pussup2635 5 років тому +676

    I have a Junior Highschool friend that worried about his future for being 'short'. I'm glad now society provide my friend and others future.

    • @DatBoi05
      @DatBoi05 5 років тому +15

      @FuryNinjling 007 how can this be rude did you even read the comment before replying

    • @pussup2635
      @pussup2635 5 років тому +5

      @FuryNinjling 007 i put punctuation mark for short, because this is what he really said, not me.
      Correct me if im being rude don't judge only, thank you.

    • @anshulmehta1603
      @anshulmehta1603 5 років тому +2

      @@pussup2635 He is an idiot.U were totally opposite to rude.

    • @azurez9651
      @azurez9651 5 років тому +5

      being short doesnt matter, you can't control it, flexing ur height is stupid basically saying that you got lucky with genes, unless you play basketball forget it, people who make fun of shortt people are just stupid, and no im short just saying this to stick up for people who aren't like 50 feet tall lol

    • @jedimasterjoe5386
      @jedimasterjoe5386 5 років тому +1

      Azurez Ok Manlet

  • @giants8585
    @giants8585 3 роки тому +18

    This dude has it all. Love when I see ppl work their ass off to have the life they want.

  • @jamestriolo5702
    @jamestriolo5702 4 роки тому +139

    I was in band with Teddy in high school. Was a pleasant surprise to see him in this video

  • @haydenfuqua6554
    @haydenfuqua6554 5 років тому +136

    "I'm a lucky man brotha"
    That sentance mad me so happy, despite what he has to go through he finds himself lucky. He is a soldier and doesn't want anyone to feel bad for him, or have sympathy for him, that is a role model.

  • @emeraldo
    @emeraldo 5 років тому +272

    I didn't search for this but I'm glad I watched it.
    R E S P E C T

    • @d.k.sovereign8642
      @d.k.sovereign8642 5 років тому +1

      Right? Just appeared on my feed and I was like "eh, why the hell not."
      Newfound respect.

    • @dachopup8495
      @dachopup8495 5 років тому

      Factz

    • @CM-nu7en
      @CM-nu7en 5 років тому

      Ditto dude.....Ditto

  • @kylelowry1521
    @kylelowry1521 4 роки тому +1592

    Imagine being 4’8 and being to tall to make the team

  • @thebox2278
    @thebox2278 4 роки тому +772

    He description of his players makes me think of the intro to a mafia movie .

    • @benzohhhhh
      @benzohhhhh 3 роки тому +7

      Literally

    • @benzohhhhh
      @benzohhhhh 3 роки тому +19

      “Ya see little teddy ova there was the little kid, now these grown up kids a damn joker”

    • @FuzzyMeatpattyGaming
      @FuzzyMeatpattyGaming 3 роки тому +6

      That’s just how us New Yorkers talk😂

  • @oo1670
    @oo1670 4 роки тому +743

    wow, we go through the day not knowing that there are other people out there with greater challenges that we take for granted God bless you guys lots of love!

  • @voiceovershill7620
    @voiceovershill7620 5 років тому +750

    They may be small in stature but they’re big in spirit.

    • @voiceovershill7620
      @voiceovershill7620 5 років тому +12

      It's time to stop I made that comment because I was impressed with the fact that they are motivated to play basketball despite their height and the fact that they’re better at basketball than some people who are twice their height is also inspiring.

    • @shishkebab6473
      @shishkebab6473 5 років тому +2

      That sounds so cheesy but yeah

    • @superchargedhelium956
      @superchargedhelium956 5 років тому +2

      What is that, the tagline for a Nickelodeon DVD movie?😂
      Agree with the sentiment. Funny phrasing though.

    • @buckeye9252
      @buckeye9252 5 років тому +1

      Although I agree I dont know why I chuckled at this.

  • @liam3923
    @liam3923 4 роки тому +17

    "I got it made. I'm a lucky man, brother." honestly what an incredible attitude and spirit. nothing but respect for these men and the challenges they have had to overcome

    • @Jon.A.Scholt
      @Jon.A.Scholt 4 роки тому

      Dude, I was looking to see if anyone else commented on that. His quote put me to shame.

  • @jackfire36
    @jackfire36 5 років тому +557

    Bro this guy looks like the most badass mafia boss ever

    • @Mario-gp5xx
      @Mario-gp5xx 5 років тому +3

      Thic

    • @shoestatus
      @shoestatus 4 роки тому +8

      Someone should make a mafia he would be a good mafia boss. There should be a scene where they shot a taller person in the knees and when he's crawling the little dude walks up to him and says you see me now, don't you.

    • @Alvispy
      @Alvispy 3 роки тому

      @@shoestatus 😂

  • @lyk-yt9630
    @lyk-yt9630 5 років тому +209

    I think it’s cool that everything in his house is specially made for him

    • @JJW247
      @JJW247 4 роки тому

      Lyk-YT right

    • @hoodatheist5549
      @hoodatheist5549 4 роки тому

      @@Bbebebheueheh3828 that rack machine had to be a pretty penny to install.

  • @xinputzz8533
    @xinputzz8533 5 років тому +95

    Bro I love his attitude why can’t everyone be like this

    • @l3vyte315
      @l3vyte315 4 роки тому +1

      blackop YT he will be a great father

    • @robs5268
      @robs5268 4 роки тому +3

      blackop YT because you play Fortnite

    • @bryantwulu3405
      @bryantwulu3405 4 роки тому +1

      blackop YT I don’t wanna be 4 feet

  • @drfunk1986
    @drfunk1986 4 роки тому +494

    That clap he makes when he leaves the bathroom

    • @martymarl4602
      @martymarl4602 4 роки тому +21

      Yip The Thunder Clap..."Let's goooo"

    • @juliamartinez5043
      @juliamartinez5043 4 роки тому +8

      Omg yes love that💗

    • @mirach0000
      @mirach0000 4 роки тому +16

      clap of an achiever

    • @therealicecat
      @therealicecat 4 роки тому +6

      Your pfp is the exact face i made when i heard the clap

    • @ive3336
      @ive3336 3 роки тому

      @@therealicecat lol

  • @jelmerdijken1529
    @jelmerdijken1529 5 років тому +133

    The more you look at him the more you see him as a 'normal' person.

  • @benwesley5260
    @benwesley5260 4 роки тому +521

    He’s bigger than most men in the world. Such a badass.

    • @leo32190
      @leo32190 4 роки тому +27

      Dariel Hernandez Stfu

    • @democratshateamerica8196
      @democratshateamerica8196 4 роки тому +2

      Ben Wesley okay dude

    • @justin-yy4jo
      @justin-yy4jo 4 роки тому +12

      Bro I could dropkick him with ease

    • @clashwithnlytx6000
      @clashwithnlytx6000 4 роки тому +6

      @@justin-yy4jo tf is wrong with you lmao

    • @Mister75199
      @Mister75199 4 роки тому +6

      Just a nice guy, no more no less. Just like you don't want to put him down because he's little. Dont give undue, over praise either

  • @malikShoaib-fj6fj
    @malikShoaib-fj6fj 4 роки тому +154

    I am feeling ashamed like literally I am always thinking about all the things i dont have and become so negative about life. And look at them fellas with whatever they have they are so positive and full of life. More power to them. May they all stay healthy and exuberant and they all find their better halves

    • @blacki-chan5828
      @blacki-chan5828 4 роки тому +2

      They are halves

    • @blacki-chan5828
      @blacki-chan5828 4 роки тому

      Sorry

    • @Fluffy-ov1tp
      @Fluffy-ov1tp 4 роки тому

      @@blacki-chan5828 😂😂😂😂

    • @cabbage4254
      @cabbage4254 4 роки тому +1

      Me too, @Malik, it’s a different perspective.

    • @D-money813
      @D-money813 4 роки тому +1

      It's really easy to do in America we all fall victim to it do not feel bad.

  • @SuperDragon890
    @SuperDragon890 4 роки тому +111

    These people are so much stronger and talented than the people on tic tok getting famous for no reason whatsoever

    • @pockets8108
      @pockets8108 4 роки тому +2

      why you feel like you gotta bring tik tok into this?

    • @Dwyanerose
      @Dwyanerose 3 роки тому

      No they aren't lol..
      Just because they are little people doesn't make them special lol

    • @Kid_A_
      @Kid_A_ 3 роки тому +13

      @@Dwyanerose except they are special... theyve had a disadvantage their whole life, and learned to live with it

    • @jogzmh5926
      @jogzmh5926 3 роки тому

      @@Dwyanerose they are the definition of special

    • @Dwyanerose
      @Dwyanerose 3 роки тому

      @@Kid_A_ I would hate to be patronized like this.
      They have about the same level of talent as you average 10 year old playing basketball for a church league..keep it 100% instead of Patronizing these peple because they are small, treat them as if they are normal and not special. Y'all getting at me, but I'm the one who's actaully treating them with respect and honesty without giving them a participation trophy lol

  • @ericojeda4282
    @ericojeda4282 4 роки тому +200

    Despite his physical form he has more than a whole lot of "normal" people.

  • @cjfraser9233
    @cjfraser9233 4 роки тому +118

    When i heard about him showing up in a suit on the first date i knew this dude is a straight baller

  • @aydentheworm3042
    @aydentheworm3042 5 років тому +236

    4:08 he missed then just edited a shot of someone making it it's the whole wrong direction 😂

    • @elsamp
      @elsamp 5 років тому +3

      d e a d

    • @tomsawyer9501
      @tomsawyer9501 5 років тому +3

      He air balled lol

    • @Tekke334
      @Tekke334 5 років тому +8

      Bruh when I saw that I went straight to comments to see if someone else saw 😆

    • @andresiglesi
      @andresiglesi 5 років тому +1

      Pretty sure they did that on purpose as a joke

    • @aydentheworm3042
      @aydentheworm3042 5 років тому +1

      @@andresiglesi that's what I thought
      Cuz it was hella obvious but no

  • @detour6560
    @detour6560 3 роки тому +16

    11:30 him being so positive and charismatic along with the camera crew's cold silence is an awesome mix

  • @numeeks7860
    @numeeks7860 5 років тому +17

    coming into this video I was like "Ehh I'm only going to watch like 5 mins of it and move on", but the moment I started it I knew I was gonna watch the entire thing. Mad respect to all of you. Very very inspiration. Thank you so much for making this video.

  • @Danielv561
    @Danielv561 4 роки тому +207

    Lil man has a bad ass closet wtf, has a better room then me lol, keep up the good work lil bro’s, AMERICA loves you and God Bless!!!!

    • @MADLITS1K
      @MADLITS1K 4 роки тому +3

      Dude I said the same thing

    • @alexwangechi7175
      @alexwangechi7175 4 роки тому

      My jaw dropped. My guy has a wardrobe that's 100 times better than mine.

  • @danielchibuzor2975
    @danielchibuzor2975 5 років тому +421

    At the end of the day, Our world is making big progress.

  • @JayWCleaning
    @JayWCleaning 4 роки тому +22

    I like how he is so confident in himself. Not only that, they can play real good basketball.

  • @abhimanyusharma588
    @abhimanyusharma588 5 років тому +64

    This guy accomplishes more than I do in a day. Respect

    • @BMWI-gk9wh
      @BMWI-gk9wh 5 років тому

      Shouldn't it be more than a day? Lol

    • @lesserevil8136
      @lesserevil8136 5 років тому

      Same but he does more in a day then I do in a month. I’m not lazy either.

  • @aniketthapa252
    @aniketthapa252 5 років тому +153

    I am 5'7" and I always complain god about my height.....but look at these incredible people.....they are the powerhouse of inspiration!!!

  • @biotaftw5341
    @biotaftw5341 5 років тому +104

    His technique of putting gel on his comb is low key smart...

  • @rianroth1652
    @rianroth1652 4 роки тому +88

    i'll be honest, at this point, you have no excuse for not achieving your dreams, mad respectfor these people

    • @eccentricaste3232
      @eccentricaste3232 3 роки тому +3

      It's ok if you don't achieve your goal. For instance, I want to be a president, but I'm ok it it doesn't happen.

    • @richnroll515
      @richnroll515 3 роки тому +1

      Some people have really good excuses like illness, circumstance, luck.

    • @yourmomuglysi9505
      @yourmomuglysi9505 3 роки тому

      difference between mental and physical strength

    • @isamekailmahmud9302
      @isamekailmahmud9302 2 роки тому

      @@richnroll515 didn't this guy also have all those excuses?

    • @JaejoongPrincess
      @JaejoongPrincess 2 роки тому

      What if your autism gets in the way?

  • @JustADioWhosAHeroForFun
    @JustADioWhosAHeroForFun 5 років тому +640

    No dream too big and no confidence is too small

  • @tate6245
    @tate6245 5 років тому +28

    This is the most wholesome comment section I've ever seen. Good for ya'll

  • @ezflow5819
    @ezflow5819 5 років тому +871

    "The world was build for tall people"
    Besides his syndroms, he lives a better life then I do

    • @Daniel-ks3fd
      @Daniel-ks3fd 5 років тому +22

      I mean I'd say I'm tall and the world wasn't built for us lmao

    • @bobbabscoobydoo7115
      @bobbabscoobydoo7115 5 років тому +1

      Technically im average height

    • @2148532590
      @2148532590 5 років тому +12

      At 6'3 this world was definitely not built for me

    • @kcggaming5138
      @kcggaming5138 5 років тому +10

      I’d say the world is built for people who were not born disabled the key goal of every species is to evolve and help other species evolve so technically if tall for them means the average human height then yes the human world was built for tall people and anything that holds disables evolution are just slowing us down from growing as species together.

    • @kcggaming5138
      @kcggaming5138 5 років тому +1

      And @TheLemonface 123 oh yeahhhhhh yeahhhhhh

  • @Dappydoo
    @Dappydoo 4 роки тому +11

    OMG him as his wife talking about adoption made me cry. What beautiful people!

  • @elijahvalenga3854
    @elijahvalenga3854 5 років тому +150

    This was and eye opener and we need more of these images in society. I must admit I feel like I owe little people more respect. I too have covertly judged or minimized or even discounted little people. I don’t ever want to do that again.

    • @madyjules
      @madyjules 5 років тому +1

      Elijah Valenga Reading your humble and compassionate words fills me with hope for our species.
      You’re a good man, thank you

    • @KnaveRain
      @KnaveRain 5 років тому +1

      minimized heh. I see what you did there.

    • @munnymoore
      @munnymoore 5 років тому

      “Little people”!?
      LOOOL I’m gonna start using that one

  • @Ben-kb6vi
    @Ben-kb6vi 4 роки тому +636

    God bless his girlfriend for having such a good heart.

  • @garrettyoung8988
    @garrettyoung8988 5 років тому +30

    This dude is mentally strong asf i couldn't imagine having to go through life like that but awesome of him for making the best of it thats pretty dope

    • @Jcccc23
      @Jcccc23 4 роки тому

      Garrett Young right bro is living more of a normal life than me

    • @Mr.Gundam7
      @Mr.Gundam7 4 роки тому

      True i think they get used to it since they born that way just like us big size for us is normal for them is the same.

  • @biglexi
    @biglexi 4 роки тому +26

    Wow him and Sofia talking about having/adopting kids has me legit tearing up. Bless them

  • @averagecrab7056
    @averagecrab7056 5 років тому +44

    These dudes have small arms and still shoot better than me.
    Mad respect for the small ones

    • @45moonprince
      @45moonprince 5 років тому

      Gamer Plays smaller arms actually give shooters an advantage. Thats why you almost never see centers in the NBA shooting 3s

    • @spforevr11
      @spforevr11 5 років тому

      @@45moonprince well yeah, to an extent... it definitely reaches a point though where smaller becomes much more disadvantageous.

  • @teamedmoracing8762
    @teamedmoracing8762 4 роки тому +58

    This dude is an amazing inspiration for everyone that has the disorder.He is not going to let anyone or anything stop him and I like that.

  • @Grumbledookvid
    @Grumbledookvid 4 роки тому +2134

    If i was a dwarf I would grow my beard and put all my skills into smithing.

    • @rajeshbnarasimha934
      @rajeshbnarasimha934 4 роки тому +29

      u could do even now!!!

    • @LulleTheFirst
      @LulleTheFirst 4 роки тому +38

      bro im trying! the beard part is harder than you think, i got the ron jeremy xd

    • @cisme2811
      @cisme2811 4 роки тому +13

      So you could forge Thor’s hammer 😂

    • @urosmiskovic5578
      @urosmiskovic5578 4 роки тому +5

      @ArmchairWarrior how is that racist

    • @gonzalogutierrez510
      @gonzalogutierrez510 4 роки тому +12

      @CJGamingHD and some despise "little people" as it feels it belittle them, no pun intended.
      Offense is taken, not given

  • @123denktnie7
    @123denktnie7 4 роки тому +53

    7:40 that roll was smooth af

    • @shotgunsam23
      @shotgunsam23 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah he stuck that shit too

    • @CylenX6
      @CylenX6 3 роки тому +1

      Like a parkour pro

  • @vapecat1982
    @vapecat1982 4 роки тому +50

    When he said "I'm a lucky man brother" I was like holy shit dude you have so much positivity to share, thanks for that. My dad had ALS already when I was born so I didn't really experienced the same things other kids did with their dads but at the end now i'm a grown man and it made me stronger. Your story has brightened up my day, who ever reads this I hope your life will be good, no matter what happened !

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 5 років тому +37

    These videos are always so heartwarming, thanks Great Big Story!

    • @godtoHrD
      @godtoHrD 5 років тому

      Weird... I just watched a video about Japanese swords and noticed your comment..
      And now here you are..
      I guess its fate. Fight me.

    • @acrabwithahat4303
      @acrabwithahat4303 5 років тому

      @@godtoHrD I swear I always see you I literally just replied to your comment

    • @Sweet_Karma
      @Sweet_Karma 5 років тому +2

      I see you everywhere... Does that mean I am also everywhere? 🤔

    • @Crispy_pata
      @Crispy_pata 5 років тому

      Hey!

  • @itsohaya4096
    @itsohaya4096 4 роки тому +509

    Description: "The short documentary"
    Dang, that's cold

    • @beefmeiser
      @beefmeiser 4 роки тому +10

      Big oof

    • @count7340
      @count7340 4 роки тому +5

      Should they play little league?

    • @itsohaya4096
      @itsohaya4096 4 роки тому +6

      @@count7340 I was thinking mini golf

    • @osborne3
      @osborne3 4 роки тому +3

      "Great Big Spotlight" at the beggining. Irony.

    • @Pyxyty
      @Pyxyty 4 роки тому +2

      I should not have laughed at this. I shouldn't have.

  • @tk9839
    @tk9839 4 роки тому +6

    Watching the video about little people gave me the biggest boost in optimism in over a year...

  • @aidenc1998
    @aidenc1998 4 роки тому +43

    I honestly have nothing but respect for all of them

  • @franklintangelo3456
    @franklintangelo3456 5 років тому +484

    Yeah, I’d like to place $500 on The New York Little Giants.

    • @bentnosewp
      @bentnosewp 5 років тому +3

      Franklin&Tangelo345 you taking them on the under?

    • @spensert4933
      @spensert4933 5 років тому +7

      Little side bet? I am going to hell.

    • @kevito5590
      @kevito5590 5 років тому +2

      Overrated, team atoms going to win

    • @islanders3
      @islanders3 5 років тому +9

      Piece of hair we smoked the atoms that year and the year after 😉

    • @franklintangelo3456
      @franklintangelo3456 5 років тому +1

      Clinton Brown, wait. Are you Clinton from the video?

  • @lemonsqueeeze9689
    @lemonsqueeeze9689 5 років тому +82

    Imagine walking and seeing a bunch of little people balling out

  • @AmandaJane229
    @AmandaJane229 2 роки тому

    My favourite community. I love you so much. No staring, no judgement, no anti social slurs, no bullying, no stigmatization or social sidelining here. Big, beautiful souls also come in small packaging. A community of little people who never fail to inspire and lift me time and time again.

  • @mustang8206
    @mustang8206 5 років тому +79

    "Danny was the glue always held the team together"
    The polite way of saying he was the worst on the team

    • @23RAD
      @23RAD 5 років тому +3

      Or perhaps he does a "dirty work" on the court and good chemistry,you never know.

    • @expertivy2655
      @expertivy2655 4 роки тому +4

      Not always true

  • @JustLurking248
    @JustLurking248 5 років тому +468

    They are all still better than flight reacts.

    • @A_Stoic
      @A_Stoic 5 років тому +4

      i wait for this.

    • @vytatv5895
      @vytatv5895 5 років тому +1

      Hahahahahahaha !

    • @mervvv9223
      @mervvv9223 5 років тому

      True

    • @c463
      @c463 5 років тому +4

      It's ya boy • 9 years ago NOOO. I didn’t know anyone else knew flight

    • @ayomidetaiwo9672
      @ayomidetaiwo9672 5 років тому

      big faxx

  • @jonygspot
    @jonygspot 5 років тому +55

    I feel like this had more to do with integrity and drive than it did little ppl. Props for that

  • @braydenmorris1568
    @braydenmorris1568 3 роки тому +19

    Imagine robbing a house and you see like 10 little people partying

  • @Craniacs
    @Craniacs 4 роки тому +56

    Man this quarantine got me here

  • @williamlackey123
    @williamlackey123 5 років тому +29

    This dude showed up in a suit with a rose on their first date. This dude is an OG!

  • @Coudy_the_Cat
    @Coudy_the_Cat 5 років тому +15

    The smallest people have the biggest voice, this proves that
    good work guys

  • @johnmoney7626
    @johnmoney7626 3 роки тому +2

    This has been without question the funniest 20 minutes of my life!!!

  • @jsupjsup
    @jsupjsup 5 років тому +57

    “I wish I could fly”
    I felt that

    • @sgc2252
      @sgc2252 5 років тому +4

      Quaker Things that’s gay

  • @windamor1517
    @windamor1517 4 роки тому +69

    Intelligent people understand that every little person navigating in this (for them) oversized world are champions. And it is not only the size of everything which is a challenge. Most of them have other physical problems and then of course also some other peoples ignorance to battle. Just the thought of them coping with that fills me with deep respect.

    • @goprojoe7449
      @goprojoe7449 4 роки тому +2

      I like to pick them up if I find one. They're like little dogs and try to bite you lol

    • @vmunoz1
      @vmunoz1 4 роки тому +1

      @@goprojoe7449 midget tossing is on my bucket list. It was originally crackhead tossing but midgets just seem so much fun.

    • @blagelaglaze5776
      @blagelaglaze5776 4 роки тому +3

      victor munoz wtf is this convo in the replies?

    • @Skillssue
      @Skillssue 4 роки тому +2

      @@blagelaglaze5776 Seriously bruh.. They creepy asf

  • @standupdontsitwithoutachai8822
    @standupdontsitwithoutachai8822 5 років тому +424

    This is infinitely more interesting than the WNBA.

    • @nate4774
      @nate4774 5 років тому +28

      I have never read such a true comment in my life

    • @knicks1seed566
      @knicks1seed566 5 років тому +5

      @@nate4774 agreed.

    • @swampdoctor4834
      @swampdoctor4834 5 років тому +2

      😂

    • @puntobang5133
      @puntobang5133 5 років тому +3

      This comment needs more likes

    • @spe.z.artist
      @spe.z.artist 5 років тому +4

      I’m tryna buy some towers merch like god damn When’s the next game how much are tickets

  • @11B_GRUNT
    @11B_GRUNT 3 роки тому +2

    This guy is great and he is living his best life, God Bless him. He should be a motivational speaker

  • @Yewy479
    @Yewy479 5 років тому +269

    The line “the world isn’t built for little people” hits so hard.

    • @bambimambibambimambi6072
      @bambimambibambimambi6072 5 років тому +6

      wtf

    • @warstung3685
      @warstung3685 5 років тому

      BambiMambi BambiMambi wtf what

    • @hurdygurdy5833
      @hurdygurdy5833 5 років тому +10

      Bullshit. He has everything. Automatic cars, ramps etc. He hast to do nothing!

    • @wow7061
      @wow7061 5 років тому +1

      Ryan Wilson hahaha

    • @blasttrash
      @blasttrash 5 років тому +1

      @Ryan Wilson they should build their own kingdom and make gold like in hobbit or lord of the rings and other average or tall people can go as tourists there to watch their kingdom :P

  • @madeinchina5156
    @madeinchina5156 5 років тому +96

    Ngl these guys play better than most people who play basketball respect.

    • @ahiddenjew85
      @ahiddenjew85 5 років тому +9

      I guaran-fucking-tee I could absolutely demolish everyone on that court

    • @jakefromstatefarm2212
      @jakefromstatefarm2212 5 років тому +1

      @@ahiddenjew85 LMAO that ain't even up for discussion

    • @jakefromstatefarm2212
      @jakefromstatefarm2212 5 років тому

      Then you must only play with tiny people

    • @dezmezzz
      @dezmezzz 5 років тому

      Cheif Keif what does that make you cool?

    • @ahiddenjew85
      @ahiddenjew85 5 років тому +2

      ? Cooler than a midget, yes

  • @theodoreyd
    @theodoreyd 5 років тому +141

    They have a cute little family with a heart bigger than the “biggest” families.

    • @moribuntaro
      @moribuntaro 5 років тому +1

      Theodore Yamada-Dessert I agree

  • @almythical1096
    @almythical1096 3 роки тому +14

    This is a really cool dude. Great energy and strong heart. So happy he met someone. 🙂

    • @GrannysPimple
      @GrannysPimple 3 роки тому

      i would be down to chill with him and his players even though there short, they gonna good friends