Respect to Adam Morrison. Dude dominated college ball and played at the highest level with Type I Diabetes. Career didn't pan out but that's inspirational in itself.
@@TheCriminalViolin Stuff like this still happens. Chuma Okeke tore his ACL against UNC, who were a top seed and had bad luck of their own, as they were down with flu that they caught from their previous round opponent. Now getting blown out by Okeke and Auburn, when it was clear that he was done for the game and heading to the locker room, the UNC starters rushed to him to console and show respect.
Matt Mccalla bro you dumb af type 1 is insulin dependent and if lifelong . Type 2 is what usually comes with age or being overweight and can be treated with medication or just a healthier diet.
If you wanna see what they said to him, it's pretty inspirational, here's an LA times article written right after the game with the details www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-mar-24-sp-uclaside24-story.html
I will remember Morrison as probably one of the greatest Lakers teammates ever. Always got up every time out to high five everyone. No one does that, except the people who really care more about the team than themselves. Love that guy.
What a great interview. You can see how much it meant to Adam Morrison. It just didn't go their way. I love how he used that painful experience and what he went through to become who he is today. Respect!
I think he could have been a way better player in the NBA had he not blew out is knee. He was extremely skilled and had an above average jumpshot. I Think Gordan Hayward couldve been his ceiling
One of the most legendary stupid plays in college basketball history, and then for some reason that same dumb ass takes the final shot with the player of the year behind him on the court
Wow. Nothing but respect. Best of luck, and hopefully he can pay it forward to some young ball players some day(which he probably already does). Enjoy the ride, but never let it get you down.
Played against him in high school and he was absolutely unstoppable. And in college, Adam would come in and play pick up. He was always a fun nice guy, but he was a little cocky and deservedly so. I loved his passion he had for the game. Not many people can played with that fire. It's too bad he couldn't bounce back after injury in the NBA. He wasn't the same after that.
Watching that UCLA game triggers my emotions since I grew up in Spokane and watched Gonzaga build their team into a national championship contender. I can't watch them anymore though as I get too emotional myself. Spokane is a great city, one of the best cities in the world in my humble opinion, if you grew up there you know. And we loved our basketball. Watching them give away that game is so heartbreaking. For some reason we always tend to underplay when we have so much skill. Always getting deep into the tourney and losing big games, whether it's the sweet 16, the elite 8, or the championship game. We always get so deep in the tourney and then lose, most often to teams that we should have beat. Anyway, Adam is a Spokane kid at the end of the day, for that, and his success, and for repping the great city, much love
People forget, Adam Morrison WAS NOT trash. He could score. Yeah, the only reason I know is bc I looked it up on the Internet, but he was solid until he tore his ACL - 11 points (albeit on bad efficiency).
I actually dated him last year. He is a stand up guy, a true gentleman and he is not afraid of showing his vulnerable side. He is confident and what a true man and good human is.
You dated him even though he has 3 kids and a gf he has lived with for years? Please tell us more lol What kind of weirdo lies about dating Adam Morrison of all people lmao
Got so much love for Mo. Growing up in Spokane, his GU teams made me fall in love with basketball and the Zags. I remember after that 2006 run I was so invested, every Thursday and Saturday night in 2006/7 I didn't leave the house, I would stay at home and watch the game with my Dad... Crazy that 15 years late the Zags are #1 seed! I know Gonzaga gets a ton of hate thrown their way, but man we have come so far.
In his senior year of high school, he led Mead's to the state championship. During that championship game he was suffering from severe hypoglycemia (he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in eighth grade). Despite this, this man dropped 37 points in a losing effort. Incredible. What an absolute warrior
AM was a baller. He was fun to watch. Much respect to how deeply committed emotionally he was in the game. In my generation, people would make fun of his emotions. I'm so happy to know that today, we have collectively evolved and matured to the level of celebrating how emotionally passionate male athletes are and should be.
I lived in Lewiston, Idaho (not too far from Spokane)back when Morrison played at Gonzaga so I got to see about every game on TV. I thought for sure he would be a great NBA player. It was him battling Duke’s J.J. Reddick for college player of the year in 2005-06.
As an Indiana student and basketball fan at the time, man I hated that guy and was happy to see him cry. But hindsight puts things into perspective and I definitely respect him and his game now.
He was one of my favorite college players ever. I remember Gonzaga was constantly 18-20 pt favorites that whole season (but rarely covered). I followed him from time to time googling him and seeing where he was and if he would get another shot. The last team he played for he did pretty well, but I guess it was time to hang em up. With $8M and his ranch.
@@rustyshackleford9017 until he learn to recruit guards like Nigel Williams-Goss instead of the Josh Perkins and Kevin Pangos' of the world. PASS FIRST guards instead of three-jacking, turnover machines.
Naw Batista literally is to blame...bad foul, careless turnover, and terrible last shot. UCLA was absolutely loaded with NBA talent, Gonzaga had no business having the lead.
oh my God. crazy seeing this back. At the5:17 mark Batista is doubled and has a WIDE OPEN Derek Raivio behind him open. A 92% CAREER ft shooter. Like where is he looking to pass the ball.
This was outstanding. People that didn’t get to see this guy play at Gonzaga just don’t understand how good he was. He was the best player in the country and it was just a matter of how great he was going to be in the NBA. I honestly think had he not torn his knee up/gotten drafted by a good organization he would’ve had a really good career. People hate on him, but he got really unlucky with injuries, and that’s not his fault. He had the ultimate competitive fire, he would have been great
UCLA fight fight fight!! That was an awesome comeback. All I remember was Morrison walking around crying while the game was still going on. It was sad to see but he had a tremendous season. His stache was cool.
It's a shame his game could never really translate into NBA success, but not every great college player gets to be an NBA superstar. Look at Tyler Hansbrough, Jimmer, Kaminsky, TJ Ford, Laettner, etc.
Jimmer Just Got back in but Yeah when you figure that He went before Klay Thompson tho. I think Kaminsky still has Time. He was Nice like that In Wisconsin.
and later he and Farmar on the same Laker team. He got a ring at least. Morrison said that somebody (probably Farmar) put up the crying pictures all over the Lockeroom when Farmer was traded.
Hate to point out an error on this video. But in the second round, you showed Gonzaga beating Xavier 90-80 when it was Gonzaga over Indiana. Gonzaga had beaten Xavier in the first round 79-75.
Stephen Jones hoping your day went well bud....If I say Stephen Jones you like so and so, does it mean you go and compare their character and past actions? If you’re a Gonzaga fan I understand, Skip attacks everyone the same way and it does get under people’s skin but to kinda look like him doesn’t make them the same person. All positive vibes please ✌🏾
Damn respect to this legend, played with type 2 diabetes and even then, had a great career in college and did great his rookie year. It's sad to think that if Adam hadn't gotten drafted by the Bobcats and didn't blow out his knee, the guy might have been amazing in the NBA.
I appreciated the class by Ryan Hollins and the other UCLA players to also come over and console Adam, that was great. And i dont know why it has ever been a bad thing to show emotion, win or loss. That should be desird.
What Mark Few said is true about his unorthodox style game. I played against him in high school. He played for Mead I played for Rogers. Not gonna sugar coat it he was a goofy looking kid with hunched shoulders and ran very strange. But he was a baller. He would make shots from everywhere, all over the floor. Very kind of unoticeable but just consistently strong and good. At the end of the game he'd have like 25-30 points and you'd think how the heck did he do that. But overall he had a disappointing NBA career sadly.
Respect to Adam Morrison. Dude dominated college ball and played at the highest level with Type I Diabetes. Career didn't pan out but that's inspirational in itself.
He also has 2 championship rings to his name so props to him
He also didnt shower and disgusted his teamates for smelling like complete shit
Stephen Jones that you Adam?
If he would have played in the nba he would be the GOAT
mmm dyer probably couldn’t shower after games it could make his blood sugar low
Afflalo and Hollins were absolute class acts rushing to him at the end there - "You're gonna be a top 5 pick man!!"
What they did in that moment was unreal.
No one does that these days. When I saw that in this video, I was so happy to see them showing such care, concern and respect to him.
@@TheCriminalViolin Stuff like this still happens. Chuma Okeke tore his ACL against UNC, who were a top seed and had bad luck of their own, as they were down with flu that they caught from their previous round opponent. Now getting blown out by Okeke and Auburn, when it was clear that he was done for the game and heading to the locker room, the UNC starters rushed to him to console and show respect.
Also when Duke lost and Tre Jones was crying the Michigan State players were consoling him.
TheCriminalViolin people still do that
bleacher report needs to put out more content like this
Agreed these are excellent.
"adam morrison has 2 rings" was a meme before its time
Thats still 2 more then Ewing Malone and his fellow Gonzaga alum John Stockton
Bro nigga had type 1 diabetes like bro thats hard as fuck
@@micahearnest8256 lol type 1 bud. Basic as all fuck. Type 2 is the serious one
Matt Mccalla bro you dumb af type 1 is insulin dependent and if lifelong . Type 2 is what usually comes with age or being overweight and can be treated with medication or just a healthier diet.
no jodas!!!
respect to those UCLA players for picking him off the court in such a sad time for him.
If you wanna see what they said to him, it's pretty inspirational, here's an LA times article written right after the game with the details www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-mar-24-sp-uclaside24-story.html
And yeah, I totally agree. Complete class from those guys
Damn, I thought they were talking shit to him! Good to see I was wrong.
Eh hes an attention whore
I will remember Morrison as probably one of the greatest Lakers teammates ever. Always got up every time out to high five everyone. No one does that, except the people who really care more about the team than themselves. Love that guy.
Which NBA team did you play for?
Rev Hitit Better Laker than Bron
@@brianbadonde9251 Kobe Bryant loved Morrison as a teammate even though he barely played. There's a reason for that
That season he balled it it was so much fun to watch, the only west coast team I would stay up late for.
He needs to join the big3
dude that's a great idea
He would light that league up they don't have shooters like this
ILUV ALL BBWS
What??? You must not have seen Mahmoud...
They have shower rules
Salmon diabetes
What a great interview. You can see how much it meant to Adam Morrison. It just didn't go their way. I love how he used that painful experience and what he went through to become who he is today. Respect!
He was compared to larry bird, which at that time was a not even a question. But he was injured, snatched the opportunities from him.
I’m a big fan of his but it wasn’t the injuries, it was his defense..
Morrison was to skinny to be the next Bird anyway.
he also had type 1 diabetes and had to check his insulin in game.
Damn, He was really like a Larry bird but when He got to the NBA it was a whole different story.
ACL tear
GuyGamer217 that’s what the dude said he messed his knee up
Trashy organization he had.
Arsenio Buck Yqqqq n:::/589/
he was really good his rookie year....then injuries robbed him of the rest of his career...could have been a 20 ppg guy....sad.
Loved watching him play he was special that season
Love this kind of content
I think he could have been a way better player in the NBA had he not blew out is knee. He was extremely skilled and had an above average jumpshot. I Think Gordan Hayward couldve been his ceiling
I mean even MAKING it that far with type 1 diabetes is just nuts. Dude is a complete legend through and through
Shiny Magikarp very true. Dude definetly had passion and skill
Shoney Carpenter : he is/was NOWHERE NEAR as athletic as Hayward tho,,, he’d never be able to get open in the same way that Gordon could
Definitely could've been somewhere between JJ Redick and Kyle Korver type
Klay Thompson with stache
this felt like a documentary...where's the rest?
Watching Adam play was the most enjoyment I've ever had in sports! I miss him alot, since 2003 I'm now a lifetime Zags fan! Thanks Adam
Adam was so cool man...he been put through hell coming out of college...NBA...media...but dude is solid. RESPECT
Watching Adam hit the floor in tears, tears me apart. Truly hurts.
Whatever that was 1 game. That whole season he was hitting everything from everywhere like Steph.
Adam Morrison we love you.
Spokane will always have your back!
Adam is such a humble guy. Loves the game. Love him.
"Batista with the caaaAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHTCH!"
Bruh I remember him being a beast when I was a kid and also George mason going on a godly run.
Well i’d be pissed too if my stupid teammates that i carried all season ruined the game
It was jp batista who seemed to look right at ravio, who was open, but neglected to pass the ball right away hence it was taken from him.
Scott Davidson I don’t understand what he was thinking right there
One of the most legendary stupid plays in college basketball history, and then for some reason that same dumb ass takes the final shot with the player of the year behind him on the court
Wow. Nothing but respect. Best of luck, and hopefully he can pay it forward to some young ball players some day(which he probably already does). Enjoy the ride, but never let it get you down.
Played against him in high school and he was absolutely unstoppable. And in college, Adam would come in and play pick up. He was always a fun nice guy, but he was a little cocky and deservedly so. I loved his passion he had for the game. Not many people can played with that fire. It's too bad he couldn't bounce back after injury in the NBA. He wasn't the same after that.
Adam Morrison really cleans up decently.
SUPER SAMMICH except when he doesn’t shower during the season
@@mick4ful Yeah...
money helps
Why did he look like a rookie Steven Adams back in the day? 🤷🏻♂️
Why is everyone getting the comparison backwards?
Guy gets way too much hate. That loss was brutal... and he showed that he truly cared.
Anyone else see they had Gonzaga beating Xavier twice? 4:00 Instead of showing Indiana's score, they showed Xavier.
Cool
No one pays attention to either Gonzaga or Xavier.
@@christschool you are just a salty little bitch with no life
Watching that UCLA game triggers my emotions since I grew up in Spokane and watched Gonzaga build their team into a national championship contender. I can't watch them anymore though as I get too emotional myself. Spokane is a great city, one of the best cities in the world in my humble opinion, if you grew up there you know. And we loved our basketball. Watching them give away that game is so heartbreaking. For some reason we always tend to underplay when we have so much skill. Always getting deep into the tourney and losing big games, whether it's the sweet 16, the elite 8, or the championship game. We always get so deep in the tourney and then lose, most often to teams that we should have beat. Anyway, Adam is a Spokane kid at the end of the day, for that, and his success, and for repping the great city, much love
People forget, Adam Morrison WAS NOT trash. He could score. Yeah, the only reason I know is bc I looked it up on the Internet, but he was solid until he tore his ACL - 11 points (albeit on bad efficiency).
I actually dated him last year. He is a stand up guy, a true gentleman and he is not afraid of showing his vulnerable side. He is confident and what a true man and good human is.
You dated him even though he has 3 kids and a gf he has lived with for years? Please tell us more lol
What kind of weirdo lies about dating Adam
Morrison of all people lmao
Sometime I feel bad for Morrison, but then I remember that he still has two more rings than Chuck.
SUPER SAMMICH ikr
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Played with type 1 diabetes too, I have major respect for him
Well done B/R I’m the furthest thing from being a fan of Morrison but this was a great watch... MORE !!!!!
Adam Morrison or young Steven Adams 🤔
both Adams
It's his long lost older cousin: Morrison Adams
Steven Adams or young Adam Morrison
Dirk Diggler... I'm Dead
Got so much love for Mo. Growing up in Spokane, his GU teams made me fall in love with basketball and the Zags. I remember after that 2006 run I was so invested, every Thursday and Saturday night in 2006/7 I didn't leave the house, I would stay at home and watch the game with my Dad... Crazy that 15 years late the Zags are #1 seed! I know Gonzaga gets a ton of hate thrown their way, but man we have come so far.
He might’ve been a bust, but he’s a two time champ😂
Made over $50 million too
Coolest Guy On The Internet nah do some research lol
@Coolest Guy On The Internet And his net worth is $8 million after taxes
Coolest Guy On The Internet you’re the correct one here. Just under 17m for his career, highest contract being a two year 7.5
He tore his ACL rookie year and since he was a gym rat he never let it heal properly...
I remember that UCLA game, man I hated this dude back then.. but ironically, I own his rookie jersey with the Bobcats and wear it with pride. LOL
In his senior year of high school, he led Mead's to the state championship. During that championship game he was suffering from severe hypoglycemia (he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in eighth grade). Despite this, this man dropped 37 points in a losing effort. Incredible. What an absolute warrior
AM was a baller. He was fun to watch. Much respect to how deeply committed emotionally he was in the game. In my generation, people would make fun of his emotions. I'm so happy to know that today, we have collectively evolved and matured to the level of celebrating how emotionally passionate male athletes are and should be.
Never was a Gonzaga fan, but this dude was awesome, different. Miss him.
I have so much respect for this man
I lived in Lewiston, Idaho (not too far from Spokane)back when Morrison played at Gonzaga so I got to see about every game on TV. I thought for sure he would be a great NBA player. It was him battling Duke’s J.J. Reddick for college player of the year in 2005-06.
As an Indiana student and basketball fan at the time, man I hated that guy and was happy to see him cry. But hindsight puts things into perspective and I definitely respect him and his game now.
Great video!!!! I’m going to help spread this!!!!
I loved watching this dude!!
Much love and respect to you Adam morrison.
College Legend.
NCAA 07 March Madness, fun ass 360 game.
I never knew that Mike Patton played basketball for Gonzaga.
He was one of my favorite college players ever. I remember Gonzaga was constantly 18-20 pt favorites that whole season (but rarely covered). I followed him from time to time googling him and seeing where he was and if he would get another shot. The last team he played for he did pretty well, but I guess it was time to hang em up. With $8M and his ranch.
This video was amazing. Adam Morrison was the original Jimmer and Steph
Logan Neal Yep
Poor coaching contributes to that loss.
poor coaching contributes to Gonzaga choking EVERY year in March....Few is the most overrated coach in ALL of sports....
As a Zag fan I agree. Number one issue and reason the zags will never win a Natty while he is the head coach.
@@rustyshackleford9017 until he learn to recruit guards like Nigel Williams-Goss instead of the Josh Perkins and Kevin Pangos' of the world. PASS FIRST guards instead of three-jacking, turnover machines.
Buck Futtler Exactly!
Naw Batista literally is to blame...bad foul, careless turnover, and terrible last shot.
UCLA was absolutely loaded with NBA talent, Gonzaga had no business having the lead.
Dang farmar, afflalo, and Ryan hollins. Stacked UCLA team.
Ryan Hollins always has been and always will be hot trash
Dude I just realized and they also had Darren collison and Mbah a moute too. 5 guys made it to the league.
Mi Ka true but at least he made it to the nba. Still impressive
I fucking loved watching Adam Morrison. What an amazing player. I formed my 2k mycareer after him this year. NBA Champ!!!
Great vid!
Gus Johnson turned this game from a classic to an iconic game.
He got passion mad respect
Dude gets so much heat for wearing his heart on his sleeve.
oh my God. crazy seeing this back. At the5:17 mark Batista is doubled and has a WIDE OPEN Derek Raivio behind him open. A 92% CAREER ft shooter. Like where is he looking to pass the ball.
and the stupid foul he committed before that..
Adam Morrison is a legend in my eyes
Adam Morrison was an exciting clutch player!
This was outstanding. People that didn’t get to see this guy play at Gonzaga just don’t understand how good he was. He was the best player in the country and it was just a matter of how great he was going to be in the NBA. I honestly think had he not torn his knee up/gotten drafted by a good organization he would’ve had a really good career. People hate on him, but he got really unlucky with injuries, and that’s not his fault. He had the ultimate competitive fire, he would have been great
These little shirts have been great. I just watched the one about Greg Oden
It really sucks he never ended up starring in the NBA. So much fun to watch and his emotion was great.
LEGEND
I never knew Steven Adams older brother played in america 😮
Incredible story. Go Zag nation
he is a legend to me.
UCLA fight fight fight!! That was an awesome comeback. All I remember was Morrison walking around crying while the game was still going on. It was sad to see but he had a tremendous season. His stache was cool.
Adam Morrison , Spokane will ALWAYS Love you!
If u have passion then crying happens in moments like these !
It's a shame his game could never really translate into NBA success, but not every great college player gets to be an NBA superstar. Look at Tyler Hansbrough, Jimmer, Kaminsky, TJ Ford, Laettner, etc.
Jimmer Just Got back in but Yeah when you figure that He went before Klay Thompson tho. I think Kaminsky still has Time. He was Nice like that In Wisconsin.
Best basketball player of all time no question. Never got a fair shake
Solid dude. Bonus points for looking like Michael Shannon.
Respect!
He looks younger now than back in his college days.
I didn't know Timothy Olyphant played basketball before becoming an actor. And he was good at it!
I don’t think you know who that is if you think they look alike lmao
$$$ This is really well done $$$
WHOS HERE 4/3/2021? THE DAY GONZAGA GOT REVENGE!
Damn it you got my word 😅
I am
and later he and Farmar on the same Laker team. He got a ring at least. Morrison said that somebody (probably Farmar) put up the crying pictures all over the Lockeroom when Farmer was traded.
Hate to point out an error on this video. But in the second round, you showed Gonzaga beating Xavier 90-80 when it was Gonzaga over Indiana. Gonzaga had beaten Xavier in the first round 79-75.
I swear Mark Few is Skip Bayless with short hair and a milder manner
Stephen Jones hoping your day went well bud....If I say Stephen Jones you like so and so, does it mean you go and compare their character and past actions? If you’re a Gonzaga fan I understand, Skip attacks everyone the same way and it does get under people’s skin but to kinda look like him doesn’t make them the same person. All positive vibes please ✌🏾
You know they're the same person right? Skip Bayless is his host name and he wears a wig on set.
Damn respect to this legend, played with type 2 diabetes and even then, had a great career in college and did great his rookie year. It's sad to think that if Adam hadn't gotten drafted by the Bobcats and didn't blow out his knee, the guy might have been amazing in the NBA.
Saddam LZ correction. He played with Type 1 Diabetes which is even harder!
He was the “Larry Bird” of the Serbian League with Red Star Belgrade for a few games
A good dude !
I appreciated the class by Ryan Hollins and the other UCLA players to also come over and console Adam, that was great. And i dont know why it has ever been a bad thing to show emotion, win or loss. That should be desird.
His facial features remind me of General Zod from Man of Steel.
People forget that he was actually decent in his first season. Like Kevin Knox type player. It was his ACL in jury that really took his career away
when you try to carry your squad, but your squad cant carry a ball
Hes my High school varsity assistant coach
Ethan Larick that’s a blessing if it’s true
@@falcoburke8687 Yep Mead High School in Spokane Washington.
He's a good dude.
Let’s go Zags ❤️💙
Used to hate on him but I feel bad he seems like a good guy
I really miss Gus Johnson. "WHAT A GAME!"
Him and JJ Redick that year. Nothing like it since in CBB
there should be alternate Hall of Fame for players like morrison, scalabrine, kwame brown, milicic, such legends....
Don’t ever put Kwame Brown in the same sentence as Scalabrine
What Mark Few said is true about his unorthodox style game. I played against him in high school. He played for Mead I played for Rogers. Not gonna sugar coat it he was a goofy looking kid with hunched shoulders and ran very strange. But he was a baller. He would make shots from everywhere, all over the floor. Very kind of unoticeable but just consistently strong and good. At the end of the game he'd have like 25-30 points and you'd think how the heck did he do that. But overall he had a disappointing NBA career sadly.