The Millionaire Pitcher that Lives in a Van
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- Daniel Norris signed a bonus worth just over $2 million to join the
Blue Jays organization out of high school. While life on the road
becomes normal for any pro athlete, the 21-year-old takes things to
the next level by spending his summers living in a Volkswagen camper van. VICE Sports traveled down to Blue Jays Spring Training to meet one of the sport's top pitching prospects.
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A professional athlete that won't be broke 3 years after he retires.
if those fools just learned simple money management and dont buy gucci and iced out 50k necklaces and watches, shit wouldn't happen. You dont need to live like a bum to have money in the bank after you retire.
@@whitegoodman7465 How is living in a van "living like a bum"
@@whitegoodman7465 just say you dont like black people and go
@@drippy4622 your a absolute idiot..
*ahhaahhaha*
Would've been funny if at the end of the video he's just "nah im just playing" and pulls into a million dollar mansion.
Ben A mansion costs more than that.
SchneiderMan lol shut up.
Ben I literally thought that was gonna happen😂
Ben Not in Canada.
a million dollar mansion is a joke, a mansion costs more than that rofl. my house costs $2million in a private park and it aint no mansion
“Just cause money’s their doesnt mean that you gotta have nicer things than you used to have.” You dont hear that a lot these days
@Keenan Thomas nobody would use his logic and say life is meant to be explored and consumed
Everybody wants to achieve fullfilment. Consume ist literally buying dozes of happiness. You need to become happy with your life, to the point where you'd say "i've all i need to be happy"
@MANCHESTER UNITED lol wut
@MANCHESTER UNITED pretty hard to be huge in over 240 countries when there are only 195 countries on earth....
Kyoskii yeah right. They play on mars and jupiter too
@Keenan Thomas You sound like someone trying to defend something or way of being.
This guys got ot figured out. Saving money, no one to impress and living life on the road. I guarantee this guys quality of life is top tier.
psychonaut ready for launch! 🤙🏾💯
f you that's right Bruh what tf are you talkin about
@f you that's right you look dumb rn
f you thats right you completely misinterpreted his comment you dumbass
💯
"Ok son what are your demands before you sign?"
"Couple spare tires and some antifreeze should do."
Lance Buttercream never forget the Little pine tree air freshener to throw on top of the dirty clothes
You pitch a hard bargain son...
In best possible Slingblade accent: "Couple spare tires and some antifreeze should do." 😂
Life is not about getting what you want, it's about wanting what you got; happiness comes from within👍Rad story!
Antifreeze? Two words - Volkswagen, Florida.
Some people may think he's crazy, but the truth is He is genuinely free. Freedom is cheap and everyone should try.
I agree with you
It doesn't matter though, he doesn't need the next big pay day, he's happy with or without money as you can see, he's simple.
i would try it but I don t even have money to buy that van
yeah, i'm into it too. I'm trying to revive my yellow vw bug since 2012.
But many things happen and priorities surge,
it's a phenomenon called marriage.
+Bruce Lee Wait who tf do you think you are?
Dude's living the life and whenever he chooses too he can buy a nice little house and live a comfy life. Respect.
bakerXderek I seem to find you everywhere, I see you have a lot of down time.
bakerXderek you keep on popping up in the comments of a lot of videos around TH-cam, surprises me everytime.
bakerXderek Cheeeaahhh!
bakerXderek Chia!
bakerXderek that's odd I was just watching your vlog before this mang. hahaha
This honestly isn’t that bad. Safe place to stay at the Blue Jays facility, comfy bed, warm weather, locker room to shower and do dishes in. I’m jealous
you do realize hes in Canada right? lol wow
jun bug he’s in Florida. Spring training. There’s no palm trees in Canada.
jun bug they train in Florida or Arizona. Both very warm
jun bug nah, he got traded to Detroit shortly after this. Not much better than Canada honestly, but at least he doesn’t have to worry about crossing the border to get to warmer weather.
You should look up the prices of those vans
There is something definitely right about this.
He owns his money and not the other way around.
This is a man who is refined, not defined!
Talent goes a long way!
❤
Very good comment
Top Cat he ain’t a real baller he gave up that live to live a bum ass life
If his money is in the bank, he doesn’t own it
Albino Harambe being a “real baller” is being a slave to some idea of luxury that someone much smarter sells to insecure suckers who “ball out” til they’re broke and miserable.
Hey guys btw he is cancer free now. The thyroid surgery was successful.
Thats good
Glory to God
+Cyberchase i also have thyroid problmes
+I spent 6 hours trying to figure out my username Good luck bro
Marquis Howard its just hyperthyroidism but it causes anxiety like i cant breath and as if there is a ball in my throat sooo annoying!!!
Does his pull-ups at Walmart...Respect brother!
I usually just pull up to Walmart
@@russellmuscle7434 That was fucking hilarious, +rep.
you'll think he'll need access to a decent gym and proper nutrition-if you playing sports to a high level
No Kipping too.
I have a friend who is like this. Just doesn't care about owning stuff. Surfs a lot. Works and saves his money. Kinda jealous of him at times.
***** We all get trapped. Not to sound cheesy but, "The man who spends money on experiences will be 100x more happy than the man that spent his money on possessions " I stopped blowing hundreds of dollars going out with friends, me and my true friends just hang out and enjoy each others company.
bluehorse888 good send me you stuff then ..and you money so you don,t get more stuff OK?
MikeVideos327 I don't really see the point in those types of quotes, because happiness is 100% subjective. Some people are happier with no friends or family and a bunch of possessions, some people have all the money in the world but aren't happy without significant people and experiences in their lives.
I could of explained myself better. Was just saying i agree with the overall theme that money doesnt buy happiness. Not to say i wasnt having fun when i was going out, but now im having just as much fun with my friends on the weekends without blowing $500+ every weekend. So for me its a win/win. I save money and i still see the same people that made my life more fulfilling. I hate that we have to say this now a days, but of course this is 100% an opinion.
Med Stu Dent Really? Happiness subjective? Tell me when people are on their deathbed and they reflect on life, do they remember all the stuff they bought? Or do they remember the memories they spent with others? Life is meant to be shared with others, not things....its universal.
there's no point on being rich if you can't enjoy simple things...
+BetBunny dotcom Because thats where the best competition is.
+BetBunny dotcom you know damn well why. for the tens and the commas on that check
+Don Juan Just wait til some gold diggin' hooker gets into him and steals everything, he'll be fine, coz he's living like he has nothing.
+PhosphiaEU this makes sense tbh
+Don Juan Amen to that man.
Womens comments on this story are hilarious... "OMG please Marry Me"..."Where is this guy so i can marry him".. "Would SO marry this guy".. "I want to have your Baby"...
Women see a man who's living the care free life, happy, spontaneous, athletic, zero stress, adventurous and beholden to no one.. And what's a broads very first thought? "How can I Ruin this guy's life and get me a piece of that Major League Money Pie?"
rainmechanic Amen
In defense of the broads..er, I mean Womens, maybe they too romanticize about life on the road with him!....although he'll have to get a bigger van and then babies...
rainmechanic Truth is; women see men as ATM machines, and men see women as Sex machines.
Why on Earth would an ATM want to marry a sex machine?
rainmechanic Wow it seems you nailed it. I can totally see girls are just dying to live in this van months at a time. Their dream come true. B.S.
Honesty Counts I want my woman to be an ATM and a sex machine...is that too much to ask!?
That's awesome. You won't ever hear about him being broke years down the road. Good for him and may his journey lead him to great places and epic memories.
he lives like he's broke so what's the difference
@@moshpitman27 he doesn't have to worry about food
@@moshpitman27 he won't be bankrupt once he retires
@@youraveragepasser-by7367 fuck off! He could live like a middle class person and never go broke. Hes just a fucking idiot like you are thats why u think hes so fucking smart.
@@jeffreyval9665 Is there a need to "live like a middle class person?" He's single and can pretty much go wherever he feels like going. When he retires he can drive that VW around the world multiple times and not run out of money. But, you know, he's not a slave to the rat race like you and me so he must be an idiot.
In a world full of excess this guy is refreshing.
Agreed.
@Banjo reacting to Porn for the first time but it's so easy to blow millions on the lifestyle that you are expected to live as a professional athlete. So many of them go broke.
@Unshaved Ballsack exactly. If I had millions. I'd live in a safe 1 bedroom apt for 1000$ a month so as long I dont got a kid n a wife.
The security of money is WAY more important than how u live
@Unshaved Ballsack so true, many are not living like this by choice
HE is a EXCELLENT example of being HUMBLE and AMISH style living pure and basics:) Young and multi millionaire, im sure is less than 1 percent of USA.
what a humble human being
I have a question where's the bathroom
+Hasan Khalil he would go to like a Walmart bathroom to do his business
+Hasan Khalil its everywhere,next question
what a hypocrite fuker
Bullshit.
For all the haters: Toronto's assistant general manager, said of Norris "He takes care of himself as well as anybody we've got. He's in great shape. He competes on the mound. If that wasn't the case, maybe we'd be more worried about some of the other stuff. But right now, the van and all that is secondary. He has great values, and they're working for him." He was also diagnosed with cancer about a year ago but is now cancer free. I think this may have given his life a lot more perspective. Keep doing your thing.
Cool story about a free thinking minimalist who happens to be a professional athlete.
A minimalist with a locker full of dirty clothes.
Jim Christiansen not the point he’s actually making money unlike the broke college millennials
Jim Christiansen was gonna like this, but it’s got 420 likes and I’m not gonna ruin that
He’s devoutly Christian. Nothing free thinking about that.
@@sethh1943 edgy
These type of people inspire me
me too
If he doesn't have a girl friend, i'll respect him 100 times more.
Same
Dude nice profile pic
That dick guy....alone in the wilderness that show was called that he did I think. I watch it every time it comes on PBS. Still blows my mind how long he was up there for.
I lived out of a van for 9 months. Sometimes you feel like you live in cramped quarters. Sometimes it's lonely. Lots of times people are curious about you and how you live. At night, sometimes people want to look through your windows to see what is in the van and they can't see that you are in the van looking at them because it's dark. Sometimes you have to search for and scout out a place to take a dump. Finding a place to park your van is an art form. You can't just roll up to the beach and park for the night because it's usually illegal to park there and the cops will definitely pay you a visit, usually right after you've layed down to go to sleep. They like to abruptly rap your window with their metal flash lite. I had a 8 inch black and white tv. Sometimes I'd have a party in there with co workers. My van had a stove, oven and sink. It got broken into when I visited NY city. They broke the window and stole my portable radio that was worth maybe 4$ on the street. I was lucky enough to meet and have girlfriends as I travelled. When I ran out of money I stayed in that town to work and save to keep traveling. Sometimes I talk too much.
was it worth it? really curious.
Can I hear more about this adventure?
Im also a vanlifer, id say its worth it, been doing it for about 2 years and make roughly 50k a year just travelling for work 8 months and then i have 4 months to do what ever i want
My IG is @VanGoghTravels if you want to see pictures
Great story though
you KNOW he smokes during the off season
nah he's straight edge, he said so in another interview
Perry McIver even if he would . so what?
VadimkaMr did that offend you or something?
Perry McIver Does his smoking in his off season offend you or something?
Nazanden damn you're stupid.
Imagine that Tinder date that thinks she just hit the jackpot, waiting to see the exotic car and mansion only to discover "the van". lol
Classic 😅
Might be a decent way to weed out the Gold diggers 😂
@@gtgamesnapz yeah man I'm with you on this one. Because they're only going to see the young guy living the van life first. Being a wealthy major league pitcher won't be up on display. Smart.
Imagine it the other way around! That Tinder date that has no clue who he is and thinks that he´s cute but too goddamn poor to continue and THEN finds out that her new nickname will be: Almost!? ;)
yeah so funny so funny
Thats incredible. He is so humble. Didn't let money get to him. Respect
People with less seam to be happier than someone who has it all and wont's to keep it for themselves.happiness comes from being humble.
Robert Still Yeah but he has the security of knowing he can live wherever he wants when he gets tired of living in a van. Donate salary to charity and then lets see.
+Robert Still amen to that brother!
This is how this works. While all his teammates are driving porsches and new ferrari’s each year, this kid is stacking his money and putting it up. When his career and all his teammates careers are up, while everyone else is filing bankruptcy, taxes, divorces etc..this guy will be sitting very nice with money to last him and his kids lifetime…For his teammates, laugh now, cry later.
+Don Johnson
Well truth be told, he probably couldn't buy a Porsche right now even if he wanted to. Isn't he still just a minor league prospect?
If he gets to the major leagues I doubt he'd still be living this way. He probably won't go nuts, but I could see him getting a decently nice house...
"Daniel Norris signed a bonus worth just over $2 million to join the
Blue Jays organization out of high school." Could def buy the Porsche
Yeah because you gotta live in a 1998 van half your life or else you're definitely gonna go broke, you're a genius.
Don Johnson he's not doing it to save money. He is doing it because he can appreciate the lifestyle, he just saves money in the process.
lol you sound dumb, thats not even the point of this video and i doubt his teammates that make 6-7 figures a yr are going bankrupt anytime soon
Poor people try to look rich and rich people try to look poor. What a world we live in.
+OGKINGJAMES lol
+Paul Walker This is so true.
+Paul Walker look poor? This guy looks rich to me, look at that attitude.
+Paul Walker what gets in the way of finding oneself, to be at peace, is the insecurities of wanting to be accepted by others, otherwise feeling isolated,
meaning something must be wrong.
+Paul Walker Depends what makes you rich. Is it money? For some people being rich has nothing to do with money
Rich in wealth but rich with soul and positivity too
Great guy.
He sound kinda depressed tho.
Absolutely, a real great fulfilling life
they should've changed the title to the HOT millionaire pitcher that lives in a van. Jesus christ! somebody hand me a glass of water.
paola knowles get your own water, you're already in the kitchen
Alexander McG no actually, I'm in my room.
paola knowles yeah, your room is the kitchen.
loose monkey according to ur logic it is, but its actually not. so I will politely ask u to bring me a glass of water pls and thank you :)
paola knowles do you want to live in the stinky van with him?
Just a man going his own way
TruthOverEverything MGTOW
logwind I suspect the pitcher is gay
Nice to have the freedom to be who you are. Not a Jays fan, but I'm definitely a Norris fan.
Jay Quintana Exactly, instead of blowing his money to impress others, he is living on his terms. The money will grow and be there when he needs it. At least with that he does not need to be anyones bitch.
Jay Quintana Hell yeah man well said!!!
***** Bitch.
***** What the hell are you going on about? VIDEO made a pretty valid and relevant comment. Your a pudgy idiot
Result of great parenting. Love it when he said I was raised this way, just because you have it doesn’t mean you have to spend it...
tage202 I bet he came from money
Result of following Jesus I think :)
yeah. too bad my parents raised me to be a dipshit
@@portertarvin2258 Very much so!
@@JT-fv6ih It doesn't matter if he did or not, he was raised well.
seems like a really decent guy - very humble and grounded. Need more pro athletes like this.
+Caver461 it's cause he's canadian
*****
Every country has its idiots too.
+Liam Kuchta Dude's from Tennessee... Just plays for Toronto.
+Liam Kuchta so is Justin bebier
David Popa Yes he is
here's a guy who's got his act together. Here's a guy who's got it all figured out. Here's someone who has the answer.
Hahahahaha!
Kanye would be proud.
We're also hiring at Bubble Gump Company
AIC SKS
Forrest gump when he was running. "I just felt like running."
Here's a guy who is single
I bet he was waiting for the cameras to bounce so that he could rip his bong.
knowing vice i can guarentee you they wouldn't give a shit if he did
Santiago Hernandez he was ready for them to leave so he can go to his mansion lmao
He can't he's a pro athlete he test positive for that shit he's out
Love this story - I watched this years ago, but just watched it again today with my son. You are living the dream! No need to be materialistic. You have your head on straight and are a great example for others. So happy to read you are cancer free. Stay healthy and keep catching those waves!
he needs a movie!
+joerobwood for what? he got good at baseball. got 2 million dollars. sleeps in his van. then what?
+Rudy Farias jelious
INFJ I have no idea what "jelious" is... Unless you mean "JEALOUS" then ok, I understand now but, no I'm not jealous.. Envious of his ambition perhaps but, jealous? No.. I have my own dreams I'm working on.. I don't need to be jealous of this guy. I need to keep an eye on what I want, not what others have..
+Rudy Farias I must've been so high..
+joerobwood Strange irony that to live such a "free spirited life" as most would see it requires military regimen, he has to plan so much inorder to be organized enough - "I put $7 of gas so that i don't wonder off into an adventure"... strange irony, he is soo free yet lives like a bootcamp.
This man is an inspiration to millions. Take notes.
+Workin0nit Clever.
white people LOVE this shit, a millionaire chooses to live in a van and white people automatically classify him as a likable trustworthy Guy, no if ands or buts.... white people logic.
Get your racial bigotry out of here.
Lmao how.
+Workin0nit Well, I was inspired. So I went to Walmart and started doing some pullups... security guard pepper sprayed me :(
this dude is naturally baked
Im not so sure its natural
Weed is definitely in that van lol
Its Florida I doubt it
Some weed ash can put u in prison out there lol
performance enhancing weed LOL
@@kingjames-zk7fu not true I live in Florida anything less then 28 grams is punishable by a fine smoking in public is also a fine and in both situations it's at the cops discretion to let u off with a warning or citation
@@kingjames-zk7fu did u really just write "its florida, i doubt it" ? you really just wrote that? woooooooooooooow. wtf.....Lost all credibility in 5 words. 😐
*Its Florida, I doubt it* 😅😅😅😅😅😅 . The most asinine statement of all time . I could put that on a T shirt, it would sell out .
It's a good way to keep the gold diggers away too. :)
Are you kidding, it's sometimes easier to get girls. Go to club, already have afterparty in the parking lot! RSD Jeffy has a van just for that purpose 😂
LOL
bs because now they now hes still loaded if he isnt buying shit
@Mark Hanson who is and why is that a bad thing
It also keeps away girls that plan on getting a house in the future for their kids...
What an inspiring guy. I'm not a sports fan, but after reading his article on ESPN, I'm now a Daniel Norris fan and I wish him the best. I have a feeling that no matter how the majors turn out for him, he's going to be just fine in life.
I'm so sad that he has cancer... Praying for him 😞
+Frank Glaser He doesn't have cancer anymore. He got it taken care of. He's "A Ok" buddy buddy...
Nice, great for him 👍🏼
He's going to have a ridiculous amount of money saved up when he retires.
I don't think that's what he cares about tho...
Not really he chooses a lazy life because it's stress free. He doesn't do any endorsements probably because he's lazy. Endorsements make a lot of money the players that actually are business minded will make more money.
+NYC Brownman lazy is the wrong word. He just chooses to live a carefree lifestyle.
+NYC Brownian Yeah that sounds about right. No responsibilities, nowhere else to be. It's actually quite funny because I also consider myself to live a fairly "care free" lifestyle, in other words sometimes i'm just lazy and don't feel like doing anything, but I still go to the gym everyday and go to work 5 days a week. Still lazy, but still have drive for other things.
+Pj Babbitt Lol, you're not lazy, brother.
Being carefree, and being lazy are two entirely different thing's.
He seems like he’s actually happy with his life.
you can be very sure he is
why wouldn't he
Keep being you brother, I know just how it is and dont let any amount of money take you away from who you are, because in the end none of it will matter. Get where you can and live how you do. You're set for life and you know life will be easy for you brother, keep being you.The simple life is the best life, that's where we know we're living.
ironik86 Amen
Shut up
***** 1v1 me bro
davjacko 2v1 me noobs
bob boberson shock charges only
He was raised with good values. He listened to what his parents said. He is living a good life doing what he loves to do exploring, coaching, surfing and anything else he wants to do for a few dollars a day.
What are you talking about? He makes millions of dollars a year as a professional athlete.
A good friend of mine and his brother were both lifeguards and lived out of a van. Their parents were very wealthy but they simply surfed all day and slept all night.
They're both SEALs now. Actually they've been SEALs for over 5 years now.
Thats awesome doin what the love thats it nothing more
+TheActiveAssault of course they are. SEAL team 6 right
+Blake Grice he's only been in the teams a few years. He'll need more time before he's considered for DEVGRU. His bro who knows
TheActiveAssault is he married ?! am looking for a hubby like him we gona keep the money safe .😊
his father must beam with pride. What an outstanding young man. Wow.
@sorry mrgoogle man stfu
Wish I had this dudes motivation and attitude.
me too.
The arm wouldn't hurt either ;)
What motivation? to not spend money and to live cheap. that's not motivation, that's just using your brain.
And money
laxfan727 seek to be like Jesus Christ, for he alone is perfect
he likes his freedom. thats truly an inspirational.
+semjb He's a sheep.
+Matt G. Busting your ass 40+ hours without overtime pay to make that mortgage and lease payments on that 3 series while saving up 300k for your 2.5 kids' college funds who's not even born yet meanwhile deciding between pre-tax roth-IRA or 401k to make the tax bracket is being a sheep.
He's has more freedom than anyone I know.
Yikes. You sound bitter.
+Matt G. OH THE IRONY
+Ur Papa Freedom isn't everything, otherwise most of us would be hermits. I don't think he does it for freedom as such... its the lifestyle that appeals to him.
The richest homeless person
AHahahahahaaa!!! Sad but True🤣🤣🤣
Nick Wright he got a home tho
Nick Wright rather, the homeless person who is prolly richer than us xD
He HAS a home. Didn’t you watch the video?
Johnny Guitar Cash nigga you can’t say nigga you ain black I black this is evil
Mad respect for this man. I admire this mentality so much!
He has thyroid cancer. Dam that's so sad. The world is a cold place. Hopefully he beats it.
+joe momma are you serious??
Unfortunately I am.
+joe momma :( l hope he ll get better
+joe momma Well he beat it.
Soren Z. Good to hear.
Dude.. this .. this guy right here is living !
Razvan T how?
Nick,
however the hell he wants
Adrian Nakic I don't disagree, I just would like the concept explained
It's kinda self explanatory. But I will break it down a little bit : First of all he's young, he's a successful athlete, has allot of money but he's not interested in buying a big mansion, expensive cars, going to clubs and paying 500 bucks for a bottle of wine and so on. He lives in a van, he goes surfing. He's living the moment and he's not tied down to something material. Being able to afford this, for me at least, it's much more awesome than living in luxury. He could retire anytime and continue living like this.. he's life won't change a bit.
Really HUMBLE dude. This guy is a role model for our youth.
*_"...You'll be living in a Van, down by the River!..."_*
Dreaded88 came from Adam Sandler song. Awesome!
Bull I'll still have millions when I lay down at night in the back of that van. Lol.
By the way... Farley will always be a legend.
Damn drill sargeants wasn’t lying
Matt Foley was onto something haha
Hahha best comment ever
I come back and watch this video every now and then.
Such a cool dude, living a humble and free spirited life.
NOTHING BUT RESPECT AND PRAYERS TO THIS MAN!
money can make you trapped, his chosen freedom....respect!
not having money makes you trapped.. what are you talking about?
Spends two thousand dollars a year for food, gas and water and spends one million nine hundred ninety eight thousand dollars on weed.
Lmao
***** shut up bitch
U sir, owe me a coffee for the one I just spit out reason g that.
Lol, exactly. That dude is pathetic.
Give him a break! he's still earning interest on that also!
If he was in the NFL he would be called Ricky Williams
***** في هذا المجال
More like Pat Tilman
*smokes weed once*
I remember my first blunt....
Hahahahhahahahahaahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
LOLLLLL
Я тоже хочу так жить
I admire his sense of contentment and appreciation of the simpler things in life.
Too bad you can't do this without having money in the first place. I'd love to buy a camper and travel, but unfortunately I have to make my money at the same place 5 days a week year round.
Phil Latio Well, there is such a thing as working online.
Phil Latio How does having a five day a week job prevent you from living in a van?
Phil Latio wtf no shit, that's why you save up. You can easily work while in high school at a shitty job like McDonalds. You act like his van cost 30,000$ dollars.
***** I'm not saying it's an expensive way to live, obviously it's just the opposite. But if something doesn't work out or a disaster hits, he has a lot of money to fall back on. At any time he could buy a house or rent a hotel if he gets in an accident. It's a stress-free way of living because he has that cushion. It applies more to what I said about traveling though. I'd either have to save an enormous amount or find a way to make money on the move.
Phil Latio bust your ass off for like...6 months. save up. buy van/build it up, hit the road.
Should use that money to make it a reliable vehicle at least! If it's dying at red lights it's not really reliable lol
He's happy in it and VW's last for years and years and years.
Jessica Reid maybe the vehicle overall is but aTHAT particular one isn't he said it dies at random times as a motorcycle mechanic I would say that any vehicle wether it be on 2 wheels or 4 that's stops or dies randomly isn't reliable
no vw van he is a sneaky guy. he just got a lambo engine in it😉
Nah, see the way i look at it. Him having to maybe get a jump from somebody or fix a minor mechanical problem. Hes keeping himself grounded in his fundamental state of being free.
Jody hibbert I think the broken down van is part of what makes him who he is, like he said about having the patience to deal with an imperfect automobile translates to other things. Life is imperfect, roll with it and it'll make you a better person
Fr tho the reason he lives in the van away from the team is cuz he be getting baked every night
That's what I'm doing right now, So I'm 26 years old, and I'm homeless by choice, $14 dollars a month for storage I sleep in my QX56 infinity at Walmart and my job is down the street (2min drive) and I work for the city so I have access to a washer, dryer and shower with a kitchen that has everything but a stove and I have a gym membership $9 a month so I can stay fit and also shower there if I have to, and I use my sister's address and she lives 40 miles away but It gives me a reason to go see her along with her little family and I'm posting this cause I make good money but I want people to know that it's really not bad and yes you build character by doing this. You understand yourself more and you become more humble and grateful of everything around you. This guy is real inspiring even more cause he's a millionaire, I dont think I would be doing this if I had his money lol but the fact that he can do this with that amount of money is really inspiring and I think he's saving more than me too smh🤦♂️ I need to cancel my gym membership and start working out at Walmart lol
Nobody gives a shit
Hey I give a shit. What gym do you hv $10 membership and is there a annual fee? Now if I was a millionair I'd just have a taller wider van I won't say exactly which one, but that's all I would do different. If you see this post and hv spare, thanks :) 🤝 🇺🇸
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Damn I could definitely learn something valuable from this thanks for sharing brother
@@jamesschwarzkopframa5569 I still love you brother, peace be upon you
@@ShootDaily glad I can help brother
I like basics...more and more as I get older. This guy seems pretty grounded. So more power to him. XO
Don Johnson ? Who me or him?
Sit on my face.
He live in a van down by the river! LOL
FPVREVIEWS *lives(no grammar Nazi)
big maan in a liittle van
not shown: all that nice weed he's definitely smoking
Richard Smoker drug tests
they fake those easily, a very large proportion of NFL players smoke weed and the testing program is much tougher than baseball's
the drug tests are mainly for steroids and since pot is not a performance enhancer then they wouldn't care
CaptainSkelebones remember Tim lincecum
CaptainSkelebones : Tell that to the snowboarder who lost his medal from thc showing on his drug test.....
A little update If anyone’s wondering: in the last 4 years his contracts have totaled over 6 million dollars he’s still doing very well playing for the tigers. Last contract was 1 year 3.5 million dollars.
But he has a 5.74 era. Not great.
He has thyroid cancer. Let's all pray for him
+jade apparently the surgery was successful!
+ton Glad to hear that. Surgeries tend to work better than prayer. I tried praying once when I was 8, it didnt work. But there are still people praying, I dont get it.
+Martin Hallén it's because prayer works!
+Prakash Akula except when it doesn't, which is all the time.
+jon Q it does just not always in the ways you'd expect
He is the truly definition of someone who's humble and self-worth: "I won't change for just pieces of paper"-KC
I love what he has decided to do. Its a very peaceful way of living. Especially when your out on your board In the Ocean, sitting and waiting between sets. When your out there, its like the whole World just goes away. All your bad thoughts, any negativity, problems... They have no place out there in the water. Just pure, unsaturated calming bliss. On another note, Norris has money now, might as well make his living conditions better. When I was young, living at Huntington Beach in CA, My buddy got a VW bus just like the one Norris has. Dont know if Norris knows this or not but a Porche 911 motor is a perfect fit if he ever decides to fix his motor problems. Would be an easy swap. And would add some major horsepower. Ha, then his VW bus would be a true sleeper. When we did it, about 10 years ago, those motors by themselves were about $3,000, so Im sure that they are a bit cheaper. If I was in his position, I would give that Classic a $5k remodel. Would be so sick!
He has no bad thoughts, negativity, or problems. He's a millionaire pitcher in the MLB and he doesn't have to pay any bills. He is already set for life.
Twin turbo 2JZ, lol.
A I6 wode not fit in that particular VW most wode be flat H4 or H6 boxer engine no turbo.
Isolation is the key to self discovery
masturbation to 😛
That’s what I say but people seem to think I’m just lonely and have no friends.
Or madness
All 4 comments are correct. Great streak!
I agree. Time alone to meditate
This is way smarter than what a lot of professional athletes do, like spend money on 12,000 sq ft homes and lambos.
Why doesn't he like at least pimp out the engine...
alexbballboy RIght. spend a few bucks and at least make it reliable.
RDJim
Not that many VW mechanics left. A few but for those older engines it takes someone who likes them to work on them.
If I was him I'd break and buy that new Thor with the Ford 550 diesel but put the 4x4 option on it with a 28' cab and then he'd still get to some of those spots he missed! Keep the VW as a keepsake in a nice garage! I'd kill for one set up like that! LOL!
I feel like this guy thought about doing something, but then he got high
Theodore Ward
Which kept him from wasting money on something he didn't need. Good pot!
alexbballboy When your vehicle might crap out on you at any moment, you never know where you'll end up or what adventures you might find. Your car could break down; you just walk down to the gas station, find a mechanic and buy a lotto ticket. That ticket could be a million dollar winner, and if your car hadn't broken down, that never would have happened. Or you could take a turn off the highway at some random point because your car is sputtering. You end up in some off-beat town to find a repair station, and then you meet the love of your life while grabbing a bite to eat at the local diner. Why narrow life's endless possibilities friend?
"He lives in a VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER"
ha I get it! john candy, right?
Chris Farley.
ohhhh
Hot!
Just looked him up in 2024 and he married a pro surfer. Looks happy af.
I did this for a couple years, minus the pro MLB contract. Mine had a great moonroof, so I had a different view of the stars and trees every night as I fell asleep and morning as I woke up. I miss it often. The freedom was amazing, though I don't miss waking up at the crack of dawn in the summer, the mosquitos, or a handful of other small complaints.
+groomedtodie How does one save enough money for this (outside of the bus, because those can ,get pricey)? Or did you just do it? Either way, I imagine you've got some awesome stories. :)
+James Blakely +groomedtodie im interested in how you did this too, but i imagine you just lived in your van rather than a house and went to work everyday right?
John Kronk k
+groomedtodie That would be cool to do, but no one would last in south Texas where I live!
+groomedtodie I LOL'd when you clarified "minus the MLB contract".
because I live in a van down by the river!
Is that a song or something?
+Tommy Ashworth No. Chris Farley, Saturday Night Live skit. R.I.P.
+Adam Long I hope Norris has parked his van by a river at least one time so he could use that line XD
+Tommy Ashworth yes, neil young
"On this episode of Cribs..."
+SgtTeddybear66 Now THAT comment made me snort in laughter!!!
the cool part is that he's a millionaire..... and your a broke boy....😂
+Alex is_awesome exactly !!!
Honestly, I truly did expect him to open up with "Im Daniel Norris, and this is my crib" lol
"this is where the magic happens"
What an interesting humble human being. Daniel really inspired me this morning. Continue being you Daniel have a wonderful life!
Why doesn't he put some of that money into his van, so he doesn't have to worry it starting or dying while he's trying, and then he can go any where he wants?
Right
+kyleskiller88 Cos he simply doesn't give a shit...
Thats the point he stated with the 5 dollar gas fills. he doesn't want want to stray far so hed rather have his van as is.
***** Me?
+kyleskiller88 that's a good idea
Super guy ! Has looks and money at a young age and is just giving the finger to the whole materialist world that he lives in. You have to love that. I will always cheer this guy.
When does the US Government step in and send him to jail for not paying rent, utilities, and being free?
are you brain dead?
it was a joke you human waste
Hello, Brother.
Shalom Brother!!!!
isnt it illegal to sleep in your car?
good way to ward off gold diggers....
He's actually living life and most of you guys don't see it
Facts
You’re so philosophical
what does living life mean everyone says that
Bucky Love having fun. Having a good life and making the most of it
No kids- less bills
Now that he's in the Majors (traded to Tigers), his wiki page says he still lives in the van in the "off season," and that he lives off $800/mo.
Carl Baumeister he signed for a salary of a little over 500k a year, that’s more than 40k a month...are you saying that he only spends that much?
Smart man.
@@Rocmax417 if he only live in a van, and cooks his food himself. Its no surprise he spent only that much per month.
Hmr SC the wording made to sound like he only makes 800 a month
Humble beautiful man!
Door: "no entry"
Norris: **Enter**
SAVAGE GANG 300 BANG BANG
I mean bro, much respect for living in the van but shit after that bonus you should at least fix the engine and deck it out
Facts. Or LS swap it lol
Honestly
@@eviltwiiin That would give more power but you would lose ability to do major repairs on the side of the road. I had a friend who pulled his Bus over a ditch and dropped the engine out to fix his transmission mounts....On the side of the road.
@@RagPunker LS engines are reliable and his car already has problems starting
@@dr3nch_g0d52 The starting problem is easy. He needs to convert it over to a 12V electrical system and switch his generator out for an alternator. Old Buses and Bugs like that sometimes struggled to start with the original 6V system. He would have to find a place to stuff a radiator where it would actually get some air to put a LS engine in it not to mention losing space inside the van.
He’s found his peace in life and that’s beautiful!
I wonder if he ever parks his van down by the river? Lol
Best comment ever!
I miss Chris Farley.
i dont get it.
DieRekTV - You must be young. Chris Farley...SNL...
Yohahan Hahn LMAO 😂!!!
this dudes for sure is KILLING it with the ladies hahah lol nicee
MultiSim89 that van mustve seen more pussy than my google search history
MultiSim89 He's actually a devout Christian and lives as a monk with an ascetic lifestyle. He spends his time reading Holy Scripture and in meditation and prayer.
KingElrosTarMinyatur monk?
tash palvin Not an actual monk, but not a worldy lifestyle either.
***** Interview
Very humble gentleman and inspiring, glad i stumbled on.
This is awesome This shows life can be just as enjoyable without needing to spend tons of money
im doing this without the money still cool right?? ) :
+leono kingston Very much so.
Yea even more so
+leono kingston Not unless you get rich, and then it will be an amazing story, lol.
He's cool,your AWSOME!!!
+leono kingston Yah man! Hakuna Matata
Beautiful guy. I hope he finds a nice girl deserving of all his good qualities. Hard to find these days.
A millionaire who doesn’t take his car to a mechanic
At least watch TH-cam and get a tool set my g
Doesn't need to worry about his van. Got a cool million incase trouble hits. Good on him tho.
He's hot humble and patient great qualities