Nike USA Basketball Ad

[greedygretch]

I will never forget it...I was in 8th grade and I was on my way outside when I heard the music playing...I'd never heard anyone sing this song like this...he was like a siren...I was so drawn and captivated by his voice and the music that I froze where I stood! Nike, kudos to the marketing dept! Unreal..brought back a powerful childhood memory!

[brysn01]

best nike commercial ever

[whiizkid23]

truly america's dream team ..

[dmavs4131]

bitch no one is forcing ur bitchass to watch fucker

[hurley31]

I know. I was just curious because the ad is so highly rated.

Needless to say, it is clear everyone is very wrong.

[20steelersbumpj05]

then go to sleep. no one wants to hear you cry baby, let me listen to true beautiful music,

[Jmcdoja]

The BEST rendition of our nation's anthem EVER....love to play this looking at our flag flying in our front yard.......Thank you Marvin

[TrueSephiros]

Marvin Gaye FTW! Most epic Star Spangled Banner Theme I've ever heard anyone sing, I believed he sang this song back in the 83 NBA All Star Game, so yeah.

Excellent commercial too, went perfectly with the NBA Redemp Team.

[leftxunbroken]

What year was this? There have been a few different years listed throughout YouTube. =\

[giantkiller56]

I believe it was at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game.

[PsychoT2534]

Every time i hear this rendition, i tear up. sometimes i'm not very proud of the things my country does, but whenever i hear this it reminds me why i am VERY proud to be an american.

[MelloV32]

This is probably one of the coolest commercials I've seen in a long time...

[primenemisis]

very nostalgic yet it goes good with todays players...great job nike once again!

[GermanThunder]

it gets me everytime i watch it it makes me wanna grab a flag and play basketball for the us of a

[theorist101]

I, too, was taken aback by this-I kept rewinding via the greatest invention yet...(tivo)when I realized I could just "you-tube" it-it gives you that wrench in your heart and that lump in your throat...how incredibly proud Marvin Gaye would have been...

[rostla13]

Wow.  It takes your breath away.

[thesenatormatt]

my dad really liked this

[leelu76]

Before this ad came on I was only half watching TV. As soon as Marvin started singing I looked up and couldn't take my eyes away from the screen. This is THE most amazing version of The Star Spangled Banner I have ever heard. Brilliant!

[Bluexhox]

Yunno, I Had Heard About This Rendition That Good Ol' Marvin Had Done But I Never Heard The Actual Song Until Now (Another Reason To Love YouTube). This Proves Two Things, 1-Why Nike Will NEVER Be Surpassed In Originality Or Creativity In Designs In Innovating New Ways To Advertise And 2-The Undisputed And Infinite Legacy Of Mr. Gaye's Musical Genius Absolutely Beautiful And Stirring In Capturing The Smooth Essence Of Marvin's Vocals With The Pure Harmony Of The USA's Hardwood Hustle...

[johnbilly77]

When the LA Forum crowd starts clapping along at the end, it gets me every time. Gaye's performance is not only a tribute to the spirit of the US, but also to the beauty and power of soulful art.

[Thompson3479]

amazing

[timmy841212]

Beautiful!

[ZV26]

Go TEAM USA!!!!!!!

USA!! USA!!!! USA!!!!!

[soulmusic247]

they picked the best replica of the National Anthem by an artists ever. Marvin Gaye took the anthem where no one ever knew it could go.

[ariel19virgo]

i luv this~