Craig Hodges on Playing w/ Michael Jordan, NBA Blacklist, Wife Cheating w/ R Kelly (Full Interview)
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- In this VladTV exclusive, former NBA player and 2x champion with the Chicago Bulls, Craig Hodges stopped by to give his side of the Bulls title run and dispelled some of the media myths associated with Michael Jordan. Hodges discussed how his politics have been shaped by his upbringing in Chicago Heights and the political fervor in his household to the social justice education he received while in college at Long Beach State. He also recounted being blackballed by the NBA after showing up to the Bulls' White House visit in a dashiki and passed on a letter to then-President George H.W. Bush.
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Best interview with a very strong and positive brother. Every negative road he could have taken or be led down he powered thru. Peace brother Hodges.
After listening to this interview, I realized that Craig Hodges exemplifies someone of high consciousness and character!
Just a different time unlike now. some things are the same but a lot is different. These guys where more business minded than they are now. The money was way different
He had a great family and support, that make a big difference in someone's life.
FACTS
He was a maverick then and he's still one. The only thing that changed...ballers who are millionaires. Millionaires equal paid to fall in line.
@@jameskimp49 ooo9oooooooooo
A great player and a great man that didn’t sell his people out
This man was WOKE before Woke was woke. You get illuminated or you're simply in darkness. Kudos to his word. Beautiful soul.
Good point(s) - great comment !!
Yeah he did it before it was trendy or it got someone acclaim like a Kaepernick. That’s how you know for sure his heart was in right place
Phil Jackson gave him position as a coach for the Lakers after he was kept out from the League. Phil Jackson was kept out from the league after he wrote the book Maverick! Phil knew where his head was at. So happy Phil Jackson stepped up to put his old team player as a coach. Craig Hodges is a gentlemans gentleman! Both former Bulls contributed much to the Lakers organization!
You make me want to get the book. I may have to check it out!
What was the book Maverick about
LOL...Phil was a hippie playing with Reed and Frazier.
This aged well as Scottie Pippen long nosed ass would call Phil Jackson a racist. Bologna
Much respect
Wow, I never knew Craig Hodges was such a humble and intelligent brother. Much respect to this man.
God bless
Craig Hodges doesn't get enough love for the way he could Pop the 3
for real.
You can't talk legendary shooters without his name in convo.
Str8 up
This man is Great! He came to the juvenile prison I was in as a young man and he played ball with us and spoke with us about our decisions in life and it changed me for the better! Thx BRO for all your work!
Until men like Craig Hodges are given the respect and praise that are given to men like MJ, America will never reach its greatness.
We need more men to come forward. Jordan is like him too. Jordan never even talks about the racism he experienced. Their time is legendary.
@@ckmselfdestruction - Interesting comment.
In that context, makes you wonder how he's considered and Alpha male.
Too many people believe what they're told.
America is already great clown... You are just a loser
Great interview VLAD
America well never reach its full potential..America is great but racism will FOREVER be there...racism overall has been around bible times and slavery made it severe in america. The opressor will forever feel a sense of superiority over the opressed
1 of Vlads best interviews, he didn't cut off Mr.Hodges after every question & start talking about what he did lol
I noticed the same, he didn’t interrupt him at all!
@@egbfuhst87 They were in two totally different locations.
@@egbfuhst87 to you but cl.
Mill kiyjok on a meet
At 23:30 to 24 min. In 1994 The warriors cut me without a practice tryout after I was invited by trainers just because Don Nelson had an attitude with a manager who was on the phone at practice and he kicked him out and cussed everybody out and looked at me and said son you ain't getting no damn tryout. He was a trip. I was waiting to play sitting right next to a Chris Webber who had a broken leg at the time. Ended my NBA career before it even started. I'll never forget it but I still got in the pros lol, never stop.
FUNNY😝
Craig Hodges Legendary interview need more men like him.
Wow.....he was way ahead of his time
pro trick: you can watch movies at flixzone. Been using it for watching all kinds of movies during the lockdown.
@Chaim Gael yea, have been watching on Flixzone for since november myself =)
Vlad needs to get Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf on the couch next.
Supreme Abdul-Jabbar most definitely!
Yes, I love this man and he wasn't afraid to stand alone.
Yooo that would be dope as fuq
Kobe is my favorite player of all time, but I wish he was half the man of Craig Hodges on issues concerning our Black community.
Respect to Craig, he has understanding of life on and off the court.
Thats what going thru real shyt does. He apparently had a bout with streets, i see it in his eyes and face
Nice interview... Craig Hodges is the real deal...
I met him in 93" and he was a very cool down to earth person! He let me try on one of his Championship rings he waring. Something I'll never forget.. Nothing but live for this brother.. Aslaamu Alaikum bro Hodges..
This Man story deserves to be made into a movie
This is the only Vlad interview I've watched in its entirety. What a man. Thank you Mr Hodges
“You can buy gun before you can purchase a head of fresh lettuce??” Craig waking up the sleepy in the nation of the greedy.✊🏾
Now I really know what vlad is about --he would rather talk his person life but when he (CH)starts to talk about racial issues when he got deep he goes and says “SO YIU GUYS BEAT THE LAKERS” trying to diffuse and change the subject!!...come now y’all can’t see that this guy is the “police” 😂😂😂😂😂
I agree just finished watching the interview and Craig dropped so many truths about racism and the politics of corporations and basketball and business when it comes to speaking on Social issues with your big name (Michael Jordan and brand) . Using your platform for social and economical changes . Judo to Brother Craig Hodges ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
I think that was a way for Vlad to get back control of the interview! Hodges was given to much info back to back. That’s not always a good thing.. Plus Vlad had a line of questions he wanted to get in! I bet the next interview will be more detailed! THIS WAS STILL AN EXTREMELY DOPE INTERVIEW
I dont want to heard that stuff on vlad platform. He do good personal life interviews but I would rather listen to a person that know the right questions to ask
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Craig Imhotep Hodges! ✊🏽💥 Speak truth to power!
I was just going to watch this for a few minutes. Damn, this is serious. Where is his platform? 3rd member with Barnes and Stack the "Smoke"
The greatest interview of a former NBA player that I have ever seen. A deep thinker Mr. Hodges is.
Happy to see Hodges doing well.
Had the privilege of meeting Craig Hodges. Cool dude, I can appreciate him more now in my older age.
Vlad changes the story whenever he gets deep on the WS
I noticed that too.
If he was talking about killing, robbing, drug dealing he would have had him go much deeper on those topics
WS?
I hope i get to meet him some day, truly a remarkable man who embodies the character that we need
Respect to Graig Hodges! Lots of wise words spoken by him. Lots of people round the world need to open their eyes and see the bigger picture!
GREAT INTERVIEW! GLAD LET HIM SPEAK W NO CUT OFFS! THIS BROTHA IS THOUGHTFUL AND ARTICULATES HIMSELF WELL! HE JUST WANTS TO HELP OUR PEOPLE! 💯
This dude has a good soul!
Craig Hodges, a great mind, maybe even a greater Heart. I am humbled by your selflessness. Stay blessed.
Wow one of the most realistic, informative, educational, straight talk of any professional ball player of all time. He expose the ball player elitist mentality for what and who they really are. Thanks Craig.
Interesting and intriguing. Appreciate Mr Hodges interview.
“Well you guys ended up beatin the Lakers...” Vlad 🤦🏽♂️
Vlad really showing his true colors lmao. He doesnt have Mr. Hodges expound on any of his points about white supremacy racism. If he was talking about gang banging or some other negative action he would have had him break it down several different ways on one point
Agreed and I was frustrated that when Craig would expound on a heavy, really deep topic, Vlad would go right back to asking a ‘safe’ question about basketball instead of asking follow-up questions to one of Craig’s impassioned points or responses. That is what a good interviewer does and how he elicits an interesting less formulaic, by the book interview. When Craig would talk about or make a passionate point on things, I wanted to hear more. For instance, his blackballing from the league, I wanted Vlad to have Craig talk more about his feelings towards the league and management throughout the league. It pained me because this was utter, BS. Actually, it was criminal. To be deprived of gaining income that would have been plentiful and well earned and deserved and not to receive it was gut wrenching. To be deprived of continuing your career at your peak is frustrating and criminal. Plus, I really was anxious to hear what and how a thinking man was going to use said, well deserved money to better the community. For those clowns who did this to him and allowed it to happen, shame them more. Now, this kind of crap is maddening to me when the establishment is allowed to operate this way. I am definitely going to buy his book. I want to hear more.
He didn’t need to, the brother explained those points well enough without Vlad’s assistance.
Mark Simmons i agree with that statement
My people why can't you see that our God has to get us out, NOTHING ELSE.
Smh I said that many years ago Michael didn't need Nike. I respect everything he's talking about from a logical standpoint. Shout out to Craig Hodeges he clearly expressed the aspects into insights on nature of the game at hand. Craig your the real deal.
This Real brotha in the fight for his people don’t understand 56 dislikes mr hodges you the real one 💯
This the BEST Man .. MASTERPIECE
I had the pleasure of interviewing Mr Hodges on my youth podcast in Detroit. True role model!
Brother Craig, you are an outstanding enlightened brother. I got my MA in African American Studies. I feel your passion. Please keep educating our people. The history must be truthful and should be studied over and over, so the TRUTH must be embraced. I'm 70 now and have seen the real lies. I have raised a conscious son.keep steppin brother......
There is a sadness that accompanies wisdom. I’m sure at times he may feel like Elijah did when he said he was alone . But the LORD said there are 7000 more such as you. It’s hard to describe clearly what you see to the blind
Truth
This interview was 10 times more interesting, informative and thought-provoking than the Last Dance.
@78mfleet Agreed 👍
Really?
@78mfleet calling someone a fool is subjective, but arguing against thinking is objectively moronic.
@78mfleet ur partially right and hes partially right. I get it doesn't need to be super thorough and in depth politically or spiritually or financially or whatever, just clipse and some interview dialogue and that is entertaining enough in itself, but i think what Armagan Sabetian is saying is he wish Last Dance had more depth, whereas this Craig Hodge interview does. ....but I agree with you Last Dance was just fine the way it was. I wish it was maybe 20 episode's though and more dialogue but its gotta be a quick series for TV so i get it.
@@CstWstFllwer id settle for tiny bit more depth than the Jordan love fest we got. Even if for entertainment value he told us how he became so technically great, or how he deconstructed his opponents strengths and weaknesses. I've watched the whole thing twice now but by episode 7 it just goes off a cliff and feels really rushed to the finish. Chris Hayes podcast had an interesting take on it, and had a bit more information about his childhood.
I was heart broken when Craig was traded from the bulls...He reminds me of the description of Malcolm X by the honerable Ossie Davis:. 'He Was Our Manhood" . He literally slayed the spirit of fear while simultaneously sacrificing tons of money and fame for his people (specifically) and humanity in principle.The haters were having a field day, but Mr. Hodges got the last laugh!
Craig too woke! ✊🏾 A lot of shit don’t even matter.
Craig is the MAN!!
VLAD has no interviewing/engagement skils... but hey, I'm still subscribed - hahahaha
Man, Craig had so much more to say than NBA stories. Please have him on again to drop some truth.
Craig teach. You are a hero. When we did the Five Heartbeats you were the guy that was real when we came to chi town. You were Kaepernick before he was born.
This is the first interview I have ever seen with Craig. This was amazing. Such a high vibrational conscious black man!! You could never get this brother to sell his soul. His vibration is too high🔥🔥🔥
A spectacular interview. You asked a few key questions and let him go. You knew whom you were interviewing. You didn’t have to push at all👍🏿👏🏿
You could tell Craig is a solid dude with a good heart. Golds himself accountable for his actions...✊🏾✊🏾
A King amongst men. Kudos, Mr. Hodges. "What profiteth a man to gain the whole world...and loose his soul?" Be encouraged.
ENJOYED this interview much respect for Mr. Hodges his honesty is refreshing will be interested in any book or interview in the future
I don’t fuck with vlad anymore but I actually had to come back just to watch this very interview.
Vlad typically does a great job with his interviews but this one exposed him a bit. He showed an inability to engage in the conversation with his guest and instead stuck to his pre-written questions.
Because he didn't really give a damn about the subject matter Hodges was most passionate about.
Craig Hodges is smart and he definitely cares and he should be praised for his wisdom and activism cus there’s real character there, there’s a cause and he’s a beautiful mind but he must let Michael Jordan live his life with his money the way he wants to. It isn’t right to just criticize someone else because you’re bitter about the past, let it go brother cus a Jordan ain’t losing no sleep over your thoughts and opinions. Winning has a price
Hodge been woke and he could shoot the hell out the ball
Very powerful brother. I admire and respect his perspectives on life. How he sacrificed his NBA career for social injustice. I would welcome an opportunity to meet him face-to-face (social distancing of course). I know the effects of racism as an African American male growing up in the 1960s the main difference today is the social media platform. Racism has been a dominating presence in America, I truly felt the effects while serving in the U.S. Army (24 years). Imagine you get sent all over the world representing your country and it is like they don't care, you feel like your service means nothing sometimes. Peace to you my brother, keep the cause alive.
Respect due to Craig Hodges, Big-time big-time fan in the 90s when I was a kid watching him on the bulls
Great interview by Craig. Vlad was off his game tho. Craig dropped all that knowledge and Vlad followed up with So you beat the Lakers in the Finals. Lol.... 🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️🤣🤣🤣😂 Vlad watch this interview back and see how crazy you sounded. Good interview, but not your best game. 💯
Vlad sucks. That's why he just TH-cam
This is the most quiet Vlad has ever been!!! That real talk will make you tune in! Salute Craig Hodges!
That was a Chicago thang.. talkn about the bad boy era. That was dope as hell, as well as everything he said
The man spoke fire 🔥about economic empowerment and social upliftment
Vlad : Well you guys ended up beating the Lakers
What???
Extremely articulate ✊🏿
Love the interview and I'm getting the book for my grandson
Hodges would come to the neighborhood parks to play pick up games remember him playing pick up games with my dad and uncle or whoever was at the park.
Why didn't M.J. speak up? Paxson over you? I had morning and evening sickness for a while. I'm buying your book.
What MJ had his best friend traded by the company he had no say so
His best friend? I bet Craig had more loyal Enemies.
Things that make you say hmmmm.
Craig Hodges was born to be a activist, political activism runs in his blood line, his family sowed something deep in him. Damn he had a minimum contract of $40,000 in 1982, to $900,000 today! This guy understands how the politics works in sports and the world. Brotha said I can a gun before I can get head of lettuce.
When you have an African-centered political and cultural consciousness these are the types of thoughts you have. This is why the Black athlete must have an African socialization and educational upbringing. They could be a economic and social instrument for change.
Mr.Greg Hodges came from some strong powerful people in his life I remember his mom and aunts all in the educational field so he had a team behind him that I know that pushed him the men he is today I also grew up in Chicago Heights put I didnt have to endure what he had to endure so am so glad there were people to march for our rights and I didnt have to go thru this am so proud that he made it out because some people didnt get the opportunity to do what he did and for that I salute him may god continue to bless him.
Savannah Georgia representing... I wasn't going watch Craig Hodges at this time... But now I see why he wasn't on the front page the league... He to conscious. We allow them to put our heroes in our faces with one if he had a mind of Hodges.. Good interview open my eyes of the history of life and the game itself.. Jordan knew what he was doing. I don't want nothing from him his money is his money and I will still by his shoe but you can't be great or hero if you don't speak on the behalf of your people that supported you
I can hear the pain in his voice explaining all this...most definitely need more stand up black men,black KINGS in the world...MUCH RESPECT💯💯💯💯
Very humble dude glad that he put this out.
I really enjoyed watching him play. I never knew his background or heard him speak. Great interview.
Great interview " Shout out " Craig Hodges , full of substance quality at its best ....
When We don't see the Value in Our Story, don't blame Others that do.
I love my brother Craig Hodges him so real, compassionate caring for humanity. Did Craig say
Michael Jordan wanted to roll back players salaries?? 😮wow
Hodges is a good dude.And a serious shooter.
A man of integrity in peace with himself. Respect to Vlad for giving Craig a plataform to share his wisdom and truth with those who seek it. Cheers!
Vlad get mahod Abdul rauf
Craig,I heard you mention bro Raymond McCoy, I'm a 64year old from Northwest Indiana and remember all the hoopers back in the day. Would have loved to see Thornridge vs.E.C. Washington.
Thornton sir lol
My EARS stood up like a Doberman when I heard him say the name Ray McCoy.Always used to walk with my " bible" Street & Smith magazine and my Basketball Weekly newspapers. I can remember when Ray was at the same level as Isiah Thomas, some even had Ray rated ahead of Isiah H.S Class of '79.
Real Talk right here... Very revealing✊🏿
Seems like all Jordan teammates feel envious of him but we they wouldn’t win without him??
He couldn't win w/o them.
Look up post season records after they split up.
MJ ain't win nothing without them.
Nothing.
Very good interview. Thanks C.H. ONE LOVE. Craig is a man's, man.
Its ashame someone had to die before people understood what was going on. In the 50's and 60's it was Emmit Till now it George Floyd.
Ur extremely wrong
Have you read about Emmit's dad?
They have always understood they just didn't care.
Damn this interview bitter as hell. The Jordanaires be mad they never got to drop a solo album or lead a song
He does sound bitter.🤣
SALUTE THIS MAN!!!! HE SAID WHITE SUPREMACY RACISM.........
NOT MANY ATHLETES HAVE BALLS TO SPEAK ON THIS.......
One of the best interviews of Vlads, it was refreshing!
Let him be an inspiration to the youth up and coming and Sounds like Stic from Dead Prez. A1 interview
I HAVE MUCH RESPECT AND LOVE FOR CRAIG HODGES TRUE TO THE UNDERSTANDING. HE NEEDS TO DO MORE PUBLIC SPEAKING.
Thanks, Mr. Craig Hodges, for your devotion to our people's progress.
First let me say thank you brother Craig Hodges for your teachings and sacrifices. I love the interview. You were done wrong on so many levels by so many people. I have followed your career from day one but what stands out for me the most is when. You were brought in for your last Three Point Contest. I will never forget the look on your face when you didn't win. It was like at that moment you knew that your NBA career was over. It was like if you didn't win you had no chance of getting back in. You are a black man who stands on his beliefs . Michael Jordan could have saved you but he didn't . You wont say it but we all saw what happened. All he had to say is I want Hodges on this team . I pray to our ancestors that you are restored to full power. Love your brother Dirk
It’s crazy when i see superstars that are grounded like Craig, that’ s a selfless man right there, true champion
Best interview Vald. I’d love more to hear from him in the future
Dope interview💯
good interview'
This Brother Was Born Woke 💯 He Comes From Great Lineage 🥰😷
He was\is a renaissance man , on/off the hardwood. 😁
Craig Hodges should get a statue for this
Wow sic