Stanley Johnson "Work" | An Inspiring Journey of Hard Work & Dedication

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2014
  • Stanley Johnson is a 4 time California State Champion making him the only player in the state's history to accomplish such a feat at the highest level. We've known Stanley since his freshman year at Mater Dei when he wasn't even a starter on the team. We've seen Stanley transform for a role player to arguably the most NBA ready product in the nation today coming out of high school. You've seen the mixtapes and the improvement in his game from year to year but what you don't see is the hard work and dedication Stanley has put into his craft. Stanley's journey to his 4th state championship and becoming the player he is today is not only impressive but it should also serve as inspiration to all up and coming ball players. Stanley has a poster hanging in his room given to him by his mother and the poster reads "The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible." There is no secret to becoming great at your craft, it just comes down to how hard you're willing to work.
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    Anno Domini Beats -- Anthem of Freedom (Intro 2) (AnnoDominiNation.com)
    Azure -- It's So Nice (Chapter 1) ( • Azuré - So Nice )
    L.O.B. Music -- J Dilla Common Nas Pete Rock Type Beat (Chapter 1) ( / @lobmusicprod )
    L.O.B. Music -- You Can Do It (Chapter 1) ( / @lobmusicprod )
    L.O.B. Music -- The Alchemist Style Beat (Chapter 1) ( / @lobmusicprod )
    Anno Domini Beats -- My Name Is (Chapter 2) (AnnoDominiNation.com)
    Sinima Beats -- Under Review (Chapter 2) (SinimaBeats.com)
    Anno Domini Beats -- Brand New (Chapter 3) (AnnoDominiNation.com)
    Sinima Beats -- Furious Angels (Chapter 3) (SinimaBeats.com)
    Anno Domini Beats -- Dark Knight (Chapter 3) (AnnoDominiNation.com)
    Sinima Beats -- Fight Music (Chapter 3) (SinimaBeats.com)
    Sinima Beats -- Revolution (Chapter 3) (SinimaBeats.com)
    Anno Domini Beats -- Rise Above (Chapter 3) (AnnoDominiNation.com)
    Anno Domini Beats -- Path of Success (Chapter 3) (AnnoDominiNation.com)
    Anno Domini Beats -- Rise Above (Chapter 3) (AnnoDominiNation.com)
    Anno Domini Beats -- I'm a Star (Credits) (AnnoDominiNation.com)
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  • @rohanm7144
    @rohanm7144 9 років тому +141

    RIP to his mom who just passed away before she could see her son play in a NBA game...

    • @workwithme8500
      @workwithme8500 3 роки тому

      P

    • @akhi5749
      @akhi5749 2 роки тому

      She lived long enough to see her and her son’s dream come true. She was always a woman of faith. She’s in a better place.

  • @jboogie9750
    @jboogie9750 9 років тому +65

    RIP to To his mom I can't even imagine how it feels to lose your mother. 😪Stay up Big Bro. She's in a better place.👼🏿🙏🏾

    • @slater1ist
      @slater1ist 8 років тому +1

      +Jaden House She's in a better place. People still believe this?

    • @MrWill1729
      @MrWill1729 8 років тому +2

      +slater1ist thats not even the point, oh my fucking god

    • @jackkeenan_
      @jackkeenan_ 8 років тому +1

      +slater1ist L

    • @tonypinto5420
      @tonypinto5420 5 років тому

      @Tre Israel jesus never existed

  • @swagger1930
    @swagger1930 10 років тому +93

    I just got crazy motivated.

  • @leondre4185
    @leondre4185 8 років тому +35

    RIP to his mom it is sad that she wouldn't be able to live to see her son play his first game in the nba 😢

  • @RubeJr21
    @RubeJr21 9 років тому +148

    RIP Karen Taylor (Stanley's Mom)

  • @dccarson366
    @dccarson366 9 років тому +41

    R.I.P stanley johnson mom

  • @TheSportsandFilmFellowship
    @TheSportsandFilmFellowship 9 років тому +26

    R.I.P to his Mom

  • @loyaltyoverriches1263
    @loyaltyoverriches1263 9 років тому +18

    Rip to his mom 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😔

  • @kmanie88
    @kmanie88 10 років тому +22

    This just motivates me to go to the court/gym and give it my all

  • @AnnoDominiBeats
    @AnnoDominiBeats 10 років тому +59

    Love these documentaries you've been doing

  • @Daftpanthergameing
    @Daftpanthergameing 8 років тому +49

    R.I.P Stanley's mom

  • @connecticutmixtapes5017
    @connecticutmixtapes5017 9 років тому +12

    R.I.P Mama Taylor 👏👼🏾

  • @mrbballking232
    @mrbballking232 9 років тому +107

    RIP KAREN! His mother sadly passed yesterday

    • @jeezydogpsn
      @jeezydogpsn 8 років тому +3

      It's good that she got to see her son achieve his dream before it happened . R.I.P . How'd she die?

    • @GlitchPredator
      @GlitchPredator 8 років тому +4

      +Swaggy Jee Yes man its so sad this dude is so genuine and he has so much heart for the game its sad how even in your greatest moments things still can happen to try and take you out of it. RIP

    • @samfrank6290
      @samfrank6290 8 років тому +2

      +Swaggy Jee Cancer

    • @slater1ist
      @slater1ist 8 років тому

      +mrbballking232 how did she die?

    • @ballislifemo4793
      @ballislifemo4793 8 років тому

      +slater1ist cancer

  • @kkelvin4727
    @kkelvin4727 10 років тому +46

    Shit mayne I love his mother! The passion and love he has for her child is great :)

    • @darenosospiffy6862
      @darenosospiffy6862 10 років тому

      Frfr if only. ..

    • @PeekaPeep
      @PeekaPeep 9 років тому +1

      Wish my parents had that kind of commitment to me and my brothers:::-sigh:::It's no wonder Stanley turned out to be the player/person he is now. He'll be a guaranteed Top 5 NBA draft pick for sure next year. Can't underestimate the drive to overcome and succeed against all doubters.

    • @terralee7949
      @terralee7949 7 років тому

      King Kelvin shes watchin him no dout 💯 💯

  • @Sainthalleujah
    @Sainthalleujah 10 років тому +31

    Hopefully he'll continue his greatness and get drafted to the Lakers ; Lakeshow need a guy like this focused on da game like Kobe

    • @josearaujo600
      @josearaujo600 10 років тому +3

      Yes sir

    • @PeekaPeep
      @PeekaPeep 9 років тому

      If the Lakers manage to hold onto their Top 5 pick (goes to the Suns if they don't tank hard enough this season) and Karl Towns (my target pick) is off the boards or decides to stay on for another year at UK, then Johnson's the one they should NOT hesitate to grab. Team as it is now will need a proven leader after Kobe steps down, hopefully after this season. Stanley's got that covered and is a very good two-way player on top of that. We shall see how it all goes down soon enough...

    • @coachtaetanzi
      @coachtaetanzi 9 років тому

      They have Julius randle 😭😭

  • @Raytoolate
    @Raytoolate 5 років тому +2

    Welcome to Toronto Stanley.

  • @Chrisuns
    @Chrisuns 9 років тому +12

    RIP Stanley's mom such sad news

  • @1Space1Out1
    @1Space1Out1 10 років тому +56

    Ill watch this again when hes a first round nba draft pick

  • @chrisbird2624
    @chrisbird2624 8 років тому +9

    RIP to Stanley's mom! :(

  • @22blazebball78
    @22blazebball78 2 роки тому +2

    Watching this after seeing him with the lakers. Never lose faith brothers

  • @simmywilson4271
    @simmywilson4271 8 років тому +2

    Stanley Johnson is something special, he will be great mark my words

  • @kristianv9310
    @kristianv9310 7 років тому +2

    Stanley's Mom is GOLD. Rest in paradise.

  • @tylerpharaoh
    @tylerpharaoh 8 років тому +6

    R.I.P Stanley's mom🙏🙏🙏

  • @adamswartz4363
    @adamswartz4363 9 років тому +28

    Welcome to Pistons Stanley. #DetroitvsEverybody

  • @BoomLH
    @BoomLH 10 років тому +72

    I wish my mom/dad raised me like this. But there's still hope, im 5'9 and only 13 and I practice everyday :)

    • @jeremiahgray2131
      @jeremiahgray2131 10 років тому +1

      ***** its funny because I'm 5'9 and I'm 13 and my old man played in the NFL and they trained me every since I was young for football

    • @davidfang6891
      @davidfang6891 10 років тому +7

      I'm 5'9 and 12, I love basketball but I'm Asian so my parents want me to be like something else. And my game is flawed offensively but I can shut people down defensively

    • @LilCAm3211
      @LilCAm3211 10 років тому +5

      Shit you're tall for a 13 year old. I'm 5'10 and I'm 16.

    • @sammyd555
      @sammyd555 10 років тому

      I am 6ft and 13

    • @sammyd555
      @sammyd555 10 років тому

      I was 5ft 9 last summer and I was 12

  • @MrJ1S
    @MrJ1S 10 років тому +12

    excellent mother. this is how you do it

  • @teddyjones1112
    @teddyjones1112 8 років тому +6

    Rip Stanley moms 🙏🏾

  • @Tay1396
    @Tay1396 9 років тому +3

    Its crazy seeing a teammate go this far. Out of all of us in ryb I knew somebody was going to go far. I played with and against stanley when I was around 10 years old. Me nd him both played for ryb. His mom was hilarious! Hes worked hard his whole life committed to basketball only. Thats tough

  • @elvisamin
    @elvisamin 8 років тому +2

    RIP Stanley's Mom, may you rest in paradise, good luck big bro, keep on doing what your doing man, God loves it. God Bless!!

    • @slater1ist
      @slater1ist 8 років тому

      +Elvis Amin yeah Paradise. Jesus said be with me in Paradise. I believe that.

    • @elvisamin
      @elvisamin 8 років тому

      That's good man, have a good day my man, stay blessed!

  • @biscaynebuckets
    @biscaynebuckets 10 років тому +1

    So blessed to have a mom who supports him in basketball as she does. I'm crazy motivated

  • @cookiepher1
    @cookiepher1 10 років тому +1

    Man, our team played him in the long beach tourney last year and after you play him you just know he's just destined for greatness

  • @QUEYT1ONe
    @QUEYT1ONe 10 років тому +1

    Stanley is an example of life, not only of basketball

  • @amirceljo6982
    @amirceljo6982 9 років тому +1

    Rip to his mom stay strong big bro she will watch you shine in the nba

  • @snkenjoyer4989
    @snkenjoyer4989 2 роки тому +1

    watched this so many times as a kid. dude really inspired me

  • @2013YOLO
    @2013YOLO 10 років тому +1

    This man is an animal. Better yet known as Stanley "Stanimal" Johnson. His future is definitely bright. Definitely my favorite player coming in to this next college season. Keep grinding Stanley. Respect

  • @gamingwithfreddy
    @gamingwithfreddy 10 років тому +2

    Awesome figure, his mother

  • @ONMY88SHiT
    @ONMY88SHiT 10 років тому +118

    3:04 amstadextriously LMAO

    • @hollaatroy
      @hollaatroy 10 років тому +12

      I rewound that like 5 times to make sure she was serious.

    • @lifewithmo9034
      @lifewithmo9034 9 років тому

      We or go back from igf

    • @zenxocjenovah4029
      @zenxocjenovah4029 9 років тому +4

      I think she meant to say ambidextrously. It means that you are able to use both your left and right hand equally. I think she mispronounced it, adding an "s".

    • @ONMY88SHiT
      @ONMY88SHiT 9 років тому +4

      Zenxoc Jenovah we all know what she was trying to say but she clearly didn't.. and it wasn't just an 's' she added lol

    • @Ash_Arvinger1
      @Ash_Arvinger1 9 років тому

      hahahaha

  • @jasonrobbins837
    @jasonrobbins837 9 років тому +1

    wow, his mom is a GREAT mother and woman

  • @Greedym2
    @Greedym2 10 років тому +1

    I have mad respect for him

  • @dubdubs11542
    @dubdubs11542 10 років тому +4

    I been saying Stanley Johnson is the best p layer in his class.. watch when he pro how he separate himself from everybody he is the future in my opinion

    • @ultra3984
      @ultra3984 10 років тому

      Can't wait to see him in the headlines of the Daily paper

  • @jfactor05
    @jfactor05 10 років тому

    Nothing like having your family there, especially when they have the fundamentals and experience to help you succeed in what you have a gift in.

  • @honorablejimmielwilliamsjr4574
    @honorablejimmielwilliamsjr4574 9 років тому +1

    Congrats to Stanley Johnson; look forward to seeing him in the NBA.

  • @ChappellShow96
    @ChappellShow96 10 років тому +2

    Had the amazing opportunity to play on that so cal tigers team with stanley. His mom aint lying when she said she used to push him at practice. I remember the team practicing while she made him do laps around the gym for missing a layup or something XD much love to coach kay and good to see big stanley rewarded for all the hard work

  • @14stang84
    @14stang84 10 років тому +4

    Best starting 5 team in the nation with this guy as a starter #BEARDOWNUOFA

  • @javiergarza9176
    @javiergarza9176 10 років тому

    Stanley Johnson is my idol now Ima be a great as I can and I have no idea why this video gets 900 likes when people who play games get 10 times more that's RIDICULOUS! And now Stanley Johnson has motivated me too practice everyday and he's my idol

  • @Pops9081
    @Pops9081 10 років тому +2

    Stan the man

  • @justusr5092
    @justusr5092 6 років тому

    His simplicity and consistency is what I strived to replicate in high school, just studying and mimicking his game did wonders for me, Stanley will always be one of my favorite players

  • @bebek4976
    @bebek4976 10 років тому +1

    This guy has been my motivation and my ball role model for months now. Great to see the truth coming out, Playing this game is WORK and if you put it in and take it on as a lifestyle you will progress. 'Hard Work beats talent when talent does not work hard'.

    • @jeremiahgray2131
      @jeremiahgray2131 10 років тому

      One thing with your quote : this guy works hard but he's also gifted with amazing ability. So your quote should be hard work beats talent if talent does work hard but if talent works hard than it'll be hard work

    • @jeremiahgray2131
      @jeremiahgray2131 10 років тому

      Jeremiah Gray beat*

  • @duffy2raw433
    @duffy2raw433 10 років тому

    Been in some deep shit lately and took my foot off the gas i never consider my self good enough to join my schools basketballs team,but after watching this and how he got inspired touched me and now starting to this day i will never give up until i reach my goals like he did. This is a great inspiration video and i honestly thank ball is life community to uploading this. This might change my life even, i wont stop nor quit until i prove the people who has doubted me in the past.

  • @ryanyu8361
    @ryanyu8361 8 років тому +2

    He is thriving in Detroit. Bright future, dont get hurt, he will be great

  • @armyoftwo13
    @armyoftwo13 10 років тому

    Opportunities like this don't come very often Stanley you sir are the man congrats and see you in the NBA

  • @andrewliao1140
    @andrewliao1140 9 років тому +4

    "i would put a blindfold on him so he could dribble the ball without hands" oh my

  • @carlossean1726
    @carlossean1726 10 років тому +1

    Greatest basketball video in a while. God bless you stanley!!

  • @EasyWeezyy
    @EasyWeezyy 10 років тому

    stanley is going to become one of the greatest sg's ever! idgaf wht anybody thinks, his work ethic is insane at such a young age!

  • @immanueltucker12
    @immanueltucker12 10 років тому

    This is a good video to watch it changes your whole perspective about you willing to work harder.

  • @olacoker6694
    @olacoker6694 10 років тому

    i respect stanley and his mother he worked very hard to get to where he is now and this just inspired me to love the game and play it and train more harder.

  • @daphneslater5400
    @daphneslater5400 8 років тому

    Man the way this kid is so sportsman even after the win he is consoling to the losing PG.

  • @ralphchico6112
    @ralphchico6112 10 років тому

    Props to his moms . Being a parent myself. Thats takes lots of hard work and dedication and time . Great vid

  • @onemogain23
    @onemogain23 10 років тому +1

    Great Documentary.

  • @simonvandevelde4651
    @simonvandevelde4651 10 років тому

    He will be the best to ever play the game!!!
    Respect stanley!!

  • @mairobertson9349
    @mairobertson9349 10 років тому

    Stanley always remember this
    "You are here to Serve not to be Serve!!!!!!"

  • @moremoneyway8787
    @moremoneyway8787 10 років тому

    Such a great video!

  • @jl5491
    @jl5491 10 років тому

    This made me change my whole workout schedule. This was great! Very motivating for young players that are trying to get were Stanley is.

  • @itzeazy337
    @itzeazy337 10 років тому

    Very inspirational

  • @planesinthebuilding
    @planesinthebuilding 10 років тому

    Amazing piece. All the best SJ

  • @kadenberg3489
    @kadenberg3489 10 років тому

    So motivated and inspired. Basketball is Definately something I have always done and been determined to do. And this just inspired me and just motivated me to do my best.

  • @tdbank394
    @tdbank394 9 років тому +2

    Rest in Peace to his mother 🙏🏿

  • @nathantrevino6694
    @nathantrevino6694 10 років тому

    this video gave me a whole new respect to this dude.. great video

  • @wavehead39
    @wavehead39 10 років тому

    Awesome great video

  • @N0zix420
    @N0zix420 10 років тому

    Class act amazing athlete should be number 1 in top 100 without a doubt THANK you Stanley for making the right choice Arizona!! welcome

  • @ZincGraff
    @ZincGraff 10 років тому

    I'm so pumped rn

  • @BEATmyguest31
    @BEATmyguest31 9 років тому +2

    unforgivable things for the lakers to get this guy plz basketball gods PLZ !!!!

  • @MiLLz830
    @MiLLz830 10 років тому

    Wow so inspirational,

  • @jjmac27
    @jjmac27 10 років тому +1

    He's going to be great

    • @JaackBorland
      @JaackBorland 10 років тому +3

      Going to be? I think he already is!

  • @01034599
    @01034599 10 років тому

    what an amazing mother

  • @jakobcain8165
    @jakobcain8165 10 років тому

    Try and make more videos like this is by far my favorite video on UA-cam right now I've watched like 8 times now

  • @jonathanbell5679
    @jonathanbell5679 10 років тому

    Lots of motivation now I need to work even harder please do more

  • @jqthebest1
    @jqthebest1 10 років тому

    Great video loved it

  • @MrFreshkid44
    @MrFreshkid44 10 років тому

    This documentary is fire !

  • @codymayers2206
    @codymayers2206 9 років тому

    That begin is what I try and live by

  • @blondbeast123
    @blondbeast123 10 років тому

    Damn i used to go to school with him and we all knew he could be great when we would play on the school courts with him. But to see the strides he has made and how great he has become is amazing

  • @devvv4616
    @devvv4616 10 років тому

    A cali legend and still in highschool. Wow.

  • @wegotnextt
    @wegotnextt 10 років тому

    Great work!

  • @mdean0107
    @mdean0107 10 років тому

    This really inspired and motivated me

  • @tae625
    @tae625 10 років тому

    cant wait to see this dude at arizona! def my favorite player in 2014 class.

  • @cameronmichaelsuper
    @cameronmichaelsuper 10 років тому

    Good work from Stanley and overall good doc

  • @powersamme88
    @powersamme88 10 років тому

    Really good video!!!

  • @ImPremyy
    @ImPremyy 10 років тому

    Truly Inspiring

  • @hotchocolatefitness
    @hotchocolatefitness 10 років тому

    motivation right here!love this!he can be the top pick next year he's that good and puts in the work!

  • @fordskool
    @fordskool 10 років тому

    Dope. More docos!!

  • @corbinbradshaw760
    @corbinbradshaw760 10 років тому

    Hard works makes perfect

  • @christopherwright6107
    @christopherwright6107 9 років тому

    R.I.P To Stanley's Mother 🙏🙏🙏

  • @marquesedeshields4045
    @marquesedeshields4045 8 років тому +3

    R.I.P Ms. Taylor

  • @bzephirc
    @bzephirc 10 років тому

    Very inspiring nice video

  • @xCreamyy
    @xCreamyy 10 років тому

    inspiring!

  • @Jdanchie
    @Jdanchie 6 років тому

    Ball is life!...nice video

  • @LakersCP3
    @LakersCP3 9 років тому +1

    Come to LA. This is my pick and anyone who passes on him will regret it.

  • @pistons2015
    @pistons2015 9 років тому +11

    Welcome to the Pistons

  • @kendallwatson7666
    @kendallwatson7666 10 років тому

    This is the 10th time I've watched this this kid inspires me

  • @MrYoungWaffle
    @MrYoungWaffle 10 років тому

    I know there is obviously more to it but seeing his heart and work ethic makes me believe he deserved to be #1 ranked after that season. Great player super excited to watch him for years to come.