Cam Whitmore's Amazing Life Story: Toughest Player in the NBA Draft on resilience, family & tattoos

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
  • Cam Whitmore, one of the most talked about player's in the 2023 NBA Draft, is also one of the most misunderstood. His quiet, focused demeanor on the court is an expression of his passion for the game and a locked in focus on winning with his teammates. It's not surprising when you meet him and his parents to learn that this young man overcame a series of nearly career ending leg injuries as a 15 year old boy, only to become one of the top players in the country.
    Cam developed his interest and appreciation for tattoos through his father, a 26+ year military veteran who was so confident in his son's potential that he tattooed "Cameron Destined for Greatness" on his own arm when Cam was just in elementary school.
    Cam's first tattoo was a large tiger, symbolizing the trials and tribulations he's overcome. But the most important may be "Godspeed," the words his mother uttered on the day of his first injury -- and which gave him strength through his recovery and beyond.
    Mad Rabbit is proud to bring Cam's story to life at the most pivotal moment of his career.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 84

  • @ChrisbeFoSerious
    @ChrisbeFoSerious Рік тому +49

    Rockets or Pistons would be wise to grab him.
    Also, what an incredible set of parents man. American dream.

    • @MadRabbitTattoo
      @MadRabbitTattoo  Рік тому +5

      Top quality people, the whole family. Such a joy to work with them!

    • @ChrisbeFoSerious
      @ChrisbeFoSerious Рік тому +1

      @@MadRabbitTattoo awesome to hear ❤️ keep up this type of content!

    • @MrSanto379
      @MrSanto379 Рік тому +15

      We got him with the 20th pick! 🎉

  • @AkagiRedSun
    @AkagiRedSun Рік тому +23

    Summer league gonna be lit, he’s gonna show every team that passed on him

  • @alanhumphrey6613
    @alanhumphrey6613 Рік тому +13

    This channel is getting so much better with these types of episodes

  • @Snipe-rd6yn
    @Snipe-rd6yn Рік тому +7

    Love Cam he will be a NBA Superstar

  • @ffz
    @ffz 7 місяців тому +1

    So happy to cheer for him.

  • @pg13pacernation30
    @pg13pacernation30 Рік тому +3

    Whitmore is a player who can make an instant impact in the NBA. Whitmore has to be one of the best finishers in the entire draft due to his ability to finish through contact.

  • @freedompanda9438
    @freedompanda9438 Рік тому +2

    Stellar. Wish my Lakers would have picked him up, no disrespect to Schiffy. I just drafted Cam in a fantasy league, was thinking of a different player but at the last moment I pivoted & grabbed Cam. Made the trade just to move up. Stoked I chose the right guy. This kids story is really solid.

  • @CecilWhite-g4o
    @CecilWhite-g4o Рік тому +3

    Cam x Mad Rabbit = Perfect pairing. Love this interview.

  • @aldickey570
    @aldickey570 Рік тому +2

    Let’s go young man 💪🏿💯💯💯💯💪🏿💪🏿🤟🏿🤟🏿🤟🏿🤟🏿🤟🏿🤟🏿🤟🏿🤟🏿

  • @CountryBoy_710
    @CountryBoy_710 Рік тому +7

    Welcome to H town mane!

  • @chriswhitmore2011
    @chriswhitmore2011 Рік тому +5

    Thank you for this interview great job 👍

  • @orlandovillarreal5197
    @orlandovillarreal5197 Рік тому +4

    Welcome to the H can't wait to see this kid push his team mates!

  • @LyteFlex
    @LyteFlex Рік тому +3

    Resilience Perseverance Dedication

  • @box4aza
    @box4aza Рік тому +4

    Awesome video, thanks!

  • @de1738
    @de1738 Рік тому +3

    Good luck🎉

  • @yixishi5482
    @yixishi5482 Рік тому +9

    Welcome to the Houston Rockets, kid. We rooting for you hard.

  • @MeeftheBeep
    @MeeftheBeep Рік тому +15

    Welcome to Houston, I would’ve taken Cam over Brandon Miller if it was between the two at #4. I cannot believe he’s going to be a rocket 🚀

  • @arizonawildcat3821
    @arizonawildcat3821 Рік тому +3

    I was praying the Hawk's would pick up on this guy, he really embodies the image of being an underdog that the developed in that 2021 playoff run. I like team's with a chip on their shoulder and something to prove. Wish him the best though.

  • @jtrappSkyThugs
    @jtrappSkyThugs Рік тому +1

    Reminds me of Kobe & Jordan with that work ethic, if he can keep it that’s what it takes to win.

  • @qgotti4334
    @qgotti4334 Рік тому +3

    Severn!

  • @jaredblitz2001
    @jaredblitz2001 Рік тому +12

    This guy better go top 5, any team would be lucky to have him

    • @hoodienohoodie
      @hoodienohoodie Рік тому +1

      rockets got him at 20 after trying to trade up with 3 different teams

    • @gima6275
      @gima6275 Рік тому +8

      @@hoodienohoodiehe was a major steal

    • @hoodienohoodie
      @hoodienohoodie Рік тому +6

      @@gima6275 rockets got a steal last draft with tari eason and the same with the draft before that with sengun…them 17-20 picks for the rockets are GOLD

  • @AllDay3004
    @AllDay3004 Рік тому +11

    Welcome to the Rockets 🚀🤘🏾

  • @dhj_1843
    @dhj_1843 Рік тому

    New fan! I hope he keeps this fire .

  • @matheuskrueger7472
    @matheuskrueger7472 Рік тому +3

    good video, amazing job, hope he gets the job done at the rockets

  • @bamaboy5197
    @bamaboy5197 Рік тому

    He is lucky I wish I had a dad that was supportive

  • @hayvon_14
    @hayvon_14 Рік тому +2

    Spalding is boutta be so famous just bc Cam

  • @MannyqTV
    @MannyqTV Рік тому

    Love

  • @kimoabdulkadir7856
    @kimoabdulkadir7856 Рік тому +2

    cam is him

  • @TheSportsandFilmFellowship
    @TheSportsandFilmFellowship Рік тому +2

    💯💪🏽 Pistons

  • @JoshAlexanderFarrell
    @JoshAlexanderFarrell 10 місяців тому

    Him and every other elite athlete. Only difference he made it, majority don’t.

  • @rckett
    @rckett Рік тому +1

    DAWG🚀

  • @charlesvicencio5060
    @charlesvicencio5060 Рік тому +2

    God bless you, Cam and Family!!! Go Spurs Go!!!

    • @rocketsfan6116
      @rocketsfan6116 Рік тому

      Please keep your irrational religious nonsense to yourself.

  • @tobiasfulton1837
    @tobiasfulton1837 Рік тому +3

    Wow that tiger tat makes sense I know he was a little different, true freshman don’t get to average 13 points in that all time slow Villanova offense. My take is this kid took the money route to play in that OTE league he would be getting 25 a night no problem

    • @itisnottaken4444
      @itisnottaken4444 Рік тому +2

      He’d average 30 in the OTE. There’s nobody in that league with the size and athleticism to stop him including the twins. I wish he had played at Kentucky or Duke to really show his skills

    • @tobiasfulton1837
      @tobiasfulton1837 Рік тому +1

      @@itisnottaken4444 Yes but I understand going to Villanova from an academic stand point. The Open To Everyone league is like a witness protection program for prospects who don’t want exposure. Selling themselves as a pro league is an embellishment

    • @MadRabbitTattoo
      @MadRabbitTattoo  Рік тому

      @@tobiasfulton1837 He's also trying to graduate at some point, top tier talent and individual.

  • @4realGTFOH
    @4realGTFOH Рік тому +6

    Dont be shocked if he goes #4 to Houston

    • @AllDay3004
      @AllDay3004 Рік тому +7

      They got him at 20! Crazy 😳

    • @4realGTFOH
      @4realGTFOH Рік тому +5

      @AllDay3004 bro im still in shocked they still got em. So fkn excited

    • @AllDay3004
      @AllDay3004 Рік тому +1

      @@4realGTFOH me too bro. Like fan were arguing about which one to get leading up to the draft. How the hell we get Boffum!?

    • @4realGTFOH
      @4realGTFOH Рік тому +3

      @@AllDay3004 it was meant to be. Rockets fans wanted both, WE GOT FKN BOTH.

  • @BullsNB3
    @BullsNB3 Рік тому +1

    best player in draft cant wait see him in NBA

  • @darrinrutt5387
    @darrinrutt5387 Рік тому +5

    Lets go Rockets.

  • @KwameAkuchiWilliams
    @KwameAkuchiWilliams Рік тому +2

    The young brotha looks like his mother.

  • @HARDBODYRONNIE
    @HARDBODYRONNIE Рік тому +3

    I love my parents. But as a kid I would’ve accepted a trade to these parents.

  • @dj_tai_v
    @dj_tai_v Рік тому +2

    Tough

  • @danielli9224
    @danielli9224 11 місяців тому

    Who doesn’t like the story of a top five draft pick ending up in the 20th and work his way up proving himself? 💪

  • @stevef6857
    @stevef6857 Рік тому +2

    Ausar or Cam at number 5 for my Pistons.

  • @wilsonmok6084
    @wilsonmok6084 Рік тому

    Wish him all the best with the Rockets! ☝

  • @doefess
    @doefess Рік тому +2

    I'm so pissed with Warriors management. Warriors need size and power in front court, and low and beholdt Cam was available and Warriors still didnt take him... we got another! guard. And by the looks of it , from the first Summer League game against Sac, we screwed up, (again (and again)...) . I cant believe Warriors took Podziemski over Cam. I hope when Houston comes to SF Cam destroys us. Getting ready to cast my Warriors adrift. For the last few years the management continues to draft and run this organization into the ground. And its not just Poole's crappy contract, or drafting Wiseman. All the good players were picked or approved by J West. Go Rockets, Go Sac, Warriors you can suck my, well, ya know.🤮

  • @papi-sauce
    @papi-sauce Рік тому +3

    i feel bad. rockets gonna ruin him...

  • @f.e.d.athletics8315
    @f.e.d.athletics8315 Рік тому

    This what happens when u have parents that believe in u

  • @tylerjsmith916
    @tylerjsmith916 Рік тому +1

    Wat de hell in da fish tank?

  • @jsmith5074
    @jsmith5074 Рік тому +1

    Get that fruity Jalen Green outta there… this Cam’s team now!

  • @Ma1q444
    @Ma1q444 Рік тому +1

    People claiming to believe in God but yet don’t read the Bible.
    “Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.”
    ‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭19‬:‭28‬ ‭KJV‬‬
    NO TATTOOS

  • @user-ly4bz9fw3k
    @user-ly4bz9fw3k Рік тому +1

    so now we know why he fell to 20 in the draft.....

  • @rocketsfan6116
    @rocketsfan6116 Рік тому +1

    Just when I think we might be able to make it through one video without reference to people's toxic, immoral invisible friend, there it is...gotta proudly flaunt your irrationality for the world to see. Wouldn't it be so nice to live in a world where people took credit for their own accomplishments and accountability for their own mistakes? One can dream. Faith is not and can not be a reliable way to figure out whether or not something is true...it's a great way to be wrong forever and not know it.

  • @sketer2tymez
    @sketer2tymez Рік тому +7

    So his high school injury is what caused him to slip

    • @bighou2359
      @bighou2359 Рік тому +1

      You can never tell. Lonzo wasn't injured much in HS, now look.

    • @DemiGodAurelius
      @DemiGodAurelius Рік тому +1

      That's what u hope huh hater lol , nah he's gonna be a star and y'all gonna sit there and take it like a man 😂 🤘🏽😭🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

    • @Htiy
      @Htiy Рік тому

      @@DemiGodAureliusyeah cant wait for him to learn to shoot, pass, and handle the ball, THEN its over for the league
      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @ssmtv100
      @ssmtv100 Рік тому +3

      @@Htiymakes no sense how would an nba team draft him at #20 if he can’t do any of that? 😂😂😂