leadership & solidarity

[dwhanson48]

All of you critics, being so brave hiding behind the anonymity of the Internet. I doubt that any one of you would have the courage to take a risk like she did. Putting yourself out there where you could be embarrassed, where you might possibly fail. She had the courage to dare greatly. And you reward her with heartlessness. Guess what, critics, she will go further than any of you, because there is reward for courage like hers. Your reward for heartlessness? You will live the rest of your life k

[PInk77W1]

being a human being is just trying to do the best we can... Mo Cheeks is a good example.

[jbip210]

Without a doubt Maurice Cheeks exhibited one of the greatest acts of kindnest. A true gentleman. True class.

[si575757]

Mo Cheeks, you ARE, THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[127589]

mo cheeks reeks of class

[greenakutabi]

I bet that girl was crazy nervous. Mo Cheeks is a G.

[ironman2432]

Mo cheeks has solid character

[Caron3Butler]

This is why Allen Iverson loved Mo Cheeks.

[catgirl24]

Just happen to google Maurice Cheeks and found this beautiful video. I was crazy about Mo Cheeks in his pro days. What class this guy has. :)

[montenegrin2010]

As they say... 3 people choked while singing the anthem!

[hussh9]

Hey mexico shut the fuck up

[t3rr3nc388]

hats off the crowd who cheered her when she stumbled, then sang along to help her. but damn Maurice Cheecks if you didnt just bring me to tears

[almanzam]

"You're all right... come on, come on! [now singing along] at the STAR LIGHT's last gleaming..."

"STAR LIGHT"!?!?!? WTH? I'm Mexican and even I know it's not "Star light", Mr. Cheeks. FAIL.

[coldlynx]

@almanzam He was trying to make the girl feel better you fucking idiot. Go back over that border where you came from you stupid wetback.

[almanzam]

@coldlynx Haha. In trying to make the girl feel better, he chopped up the anthem... and you defend him. FAIL x2 Why are you mad? 'Cuz I can remember the lyrics to your anthem while taking your jerbs? Haha.

[coldlynx]

@almanzam Hey faggot you don't know shit about America. See thats why were the greatest country in the world. We actually help each other out. Like what Mo Cheeks did.

But you don't know shit about that. I bet you'd sell your own mother for one grain of rice pendejo.

[almanzam]

@coldlynx if you're going to help, at least sing the National Anthem's real words, not "STAR LIGHT" instead of "TWILIGHT."

[almanzam]

@coldlynx if you're going to help, at least sing the National Anthem's real words, not "STAR LIGHT" instead of "TWILIGHT." I see you've resorted to insults... if that makes you feel better, that's fine.

[coldlynx]

@almanzam Hey dumbass, I've been insulting you since the beginning. You fucking illiterate Wetback.

[almanzam]

@coldlynx Yes, I am aware of that, sir. Now, why am I illiterate? I don't understand.

[coldlynx]

@almanzam  Cause your a dumbfuck that can't read. Thats why you don't understand hahahahaha!

[almanzam]

@coldlynx You and I are here YouTube commenting... meanwhile Mo Cheeks still doesn't know the proper words to the National Anthem, and neither does that girl.

[coldlynx]

@almanzam Yeah and your still a dumbfuck that can't read.

[coldlynx]

@almanzam Quit youtube commenting, go back to your daily job of sucking your dads crusty dick.

[rolio]

Every singer has experience to lose suddenly words on the stage. Natalie Gilbert had been fighting the flu and was still sick the day of the performance on that pressure. She was just unlucky. But a gentle american saved that poor girl. Absolutely this is one of the greatest moment in NBA.

[wuzzie2516]

He is an incredible person. 

[euginam91]

whoever disliked this has no soul

[raain7]

1:58 Walks off like a fucking champ

[WobblinGoblin1]

Wow. That was awesome. Just awesome.

[ggtj69]

Mo Cheeks will forever be my hero for his "assist" of this young girl! Great Job, Mo!!!



[MrDokHolliday]

Thank god for people like mo.. What a class act.

[cujbj1]

Way to go... total class

[fiofodiveia]

And in spite of her nervousness, she has a beautiful melodic voice! May God give'em both success in their lives.

[Jeffersen08]

very touching, beautiful moment... he did real good :)

[cbone72]

@Jeffersen08 nicely said

[maynardyorke]

class..

[kaehlermeister]

Fantastic. What a moment !

[KrazerTazer1]

he is a cool, nice class act. Good for him

[leondarnell1]

what a class act!!!!! That young lady will always remember this.

[quarf53206]

i love when mo raises his arm and starts waving it around the crowd joins in

[CommanderAir]

Maurice Cheeks is my definition of a hero.

[nospamreceived]

Star Spangled Banner is singlehandedly one of the absolute most difficult songs to sing... esp when you get to "rockets red glare" & "land of the free" parts. It sure feels way more than 2 octaves.

[tommygunn162]

I know its been a while but I cant believe no-one comented on this. Mo did a great thing for that young girl. He couldnt just leave her out there so he did what he felt he had to do and wound up saving the day. Great job Mo.

[rusoope]

lol, all u people watched the beat, and now u are making the some joke "assist of the decade", lamers

[Ldale11]

@rusoope you're a cynical, miserable prick loser.

[harsmom]

Awesome! Class act from the coach!

[notredame1324]

Props to Mo Cheeks!

[13war25]

Mo Cheeks NBA coaching record 570 games 284 wins 286 losses .498 win % 2002 lost in first round of the playoffs 2003 lost in first round of the playoffs 2004 missed playoffs 2005 FIRED 2006 missed playoffs 2007 missed playoffs 2008 lost in first round 2009 FIRED NICE WORK MO...TRY AND START A SINGING CAREER

[Ivantheterrible666]

lol

[MarkAntney]

I take it you have a higher regard for a person that would have a better Coaching record but would sit back and allow Young Girl to be humiliated in front of thousands-millions of people? You're not alone though, I had to explain the humanity to my son:):):)

[masterstella]

You did good. Both of you!

[herogaines]

I kid, but the only reason Cheeks did this is because he didn't want this girl delaying the game...But seriously, it's a good thing he helped her because there's nowhere to go if you choke during the anthem...great move by Coach Cheeks.

[Ivantheterrible666]

You're an asshole.

[zremorca]

nice assist coach mo! :D

[Jiwu]

assist of the decade...

[scandiumtrioxide]

America.

[croutonthegreat]

Wow, serious class. I wonder who else would've done that. Hope the kid wasn't scared away from future performances

[matazap]

Wonderful, touching!!! Congrats!

[XKG80]

Mo Cheeks is so cool that rap music trails him when he walks.

[Jiwu]

roflmao

[jamilioestevez]

CLASS!

[CRAZYDAVESKATER]

Mo Cheeks is a class act. The OKC Thunder has him now as an assistant coach, and Oklahoma is all the better for it. Well done, Coach!

[bdrs17]

Well you know what they say, Mo Cheeks, mo problems

[ironman0130]

wow, coolest thing I've ever watched.

[madbrad061]

This is one of the greatest moments in sports, ever. Mo Cheeks, regardless of anything else he ever does in his life, will always be a class act in my book because of how he helped this little girl.

[shortstuph1124]

she starts singing all low and like a man after she messes up

[JesusChristRulesYOU]

that colored man didnt even know the words he should have left her alone

[eagleck]

Troll

[1987djamess]

Please read the bible more or consider changing you user name. That was a very rude comment.

[avimh]

@1987djamess no one wants to read the bible, we're too old for fantasy novels, especially such poorly written ones.

[1987djamess]

@avimh I was responding to JesusChristRulesYOU comment who is probably a troll though.

Thanks for the substance in ur reply I just deconverted.

[carl487]

@avimh I will certainly pray for you.....

[receo11]

Nice assist Mo. I guess that gives you 7393.

[UnderseaCaveman]

Man, MO CHEEKS is just an awesome Guy....

It didn't take him long to jump and help out.... Total Leadership//makes my day, and makes me think about how to do that more in my life.

[methoddad8893]

Mo Cheeks was/ is a class act. As a Blazer fan I will always remember him as a hero for what he did during a very bad moment for this girl and got Basketball Arena singing the Anthem, including the opposing team.

[jenks008]

This is called leadership; its the USA at its very very best. Proud to be an ally of such strong people, God Bless you all and my comrades fighting abroad x

[wadd0009]

I love this video!!

[blazer33x]

thts kool

[gflip1287]

rip city, mo cheeks era

[acasicos]

Now thats one thing I admire in the american people... Simply awesome! Congrats!

[pablolopez26]

Incredible video... Simply incredible.

[spruyt519]

not many people will do something like that for someone, he's one of the better coaches in the league, and he just gained a lot of my respect, job well done, that's one of the best things i have seen in a long time

[hunterxaz]

what a great man

[skandrex]

normal people make normal things

special people make special things

extraordinary people make extraordinary things

[KebrivacrysGreek]

She's really good! I feel so bad for her. That would be so embarassing, she also gets off tune in it. I can't even imagine, I would run away, probably trip, and cry!

[nysp]

Fantastic!

[bailed]

holy shit nick van exel is oily as a motherfucker

[CheyenneMontgomery]

that is bad plz leave unneeded comments to yourself

[metalborat]

i heard mo cheeks and don nelson ran train on that hoe at halftime

[nikhilb]

hahahahaha

[MissyPurp09]

Thats sad and embarrassing!! I feel Bad for her. No one should boo her. Have them try doing it.

[PDXOden52]

Nobody bood her at the game. Everyone was encouraging her to keep going. (I know it sounds like boos). I was at the game and once Mo Cheeks walked up to the girl and sang along side her the ENTIRE Rose Garden Croud joined in. It was the most amazing moment I have ever witnessed iside that arena becuse it brought every fan together. It was a very emotional and bonding experience.

Thank you Mo Cheeks and Natalie Gilbert

[curitanba]

Good person Maurice Cheeks and the girl is soo good too.

[heyyywhynot]

No one laughs at her - but yeah, they do start booing. I mean, they're kind of like, "Oh man... no!"

[sergioprior]

That´s what leadership is all about. Congratulations, Maurice Cheeks!!!!

[pacoman000]

ok thats good

[Tomaszek86]

respect!

[BabyBrie14]

psh.. that seemed a lil fishy to me.. kinda seemed like cheeks just wanted her to get through the song to start the game..

[RayeMcGarrett]

I seriously doubt it. The poor girl freaked out and forgot the words to the anthem and Cheeks was awesome enough to help her out even though he's not a singer. I know that I was in that situation I would greatly appreciate the support. Why must you look at everything so negatively? He was being what a coach should be: a leader and supporter.

[iBrie13]

so because I look at how he helped her through the anthem negatively- just because i kinda got that vibe from it, probably just me- that makes me look at EVERYTHING so negatively??

nice try. I don't look at EVERYTHING negatively. just the vibe i got from him.

[RayeMcGarrett]

from helping her out in a time of need? I can honestly say that most people wont see this in a negative way.

[Dreamer2TV]

One of the hardest songs in America to sing - she did GREAT!! I'd pass out from fright just standing there myself.