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In the world of sports, we can find so many examples of positive and moving speeches! We share several inspirational speeches from sports figures that motivate, highlight thankfulness, and remind us to live our best lives!
James (Jim) Valvano’s 1993 ESPY Speech: “…I urge all of you, all of you to enjoy your life, the precious moments you have. To spend each day with some laughter and some thought. “
“Jimmy V” was honoured with the “Arthur Ashe Courage Award” at the 1993 Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards (ESPY). He was an American basketball coach, player, and television broadcaster. Diagnosed with terminally ill cancer, he gave a memorable and truly inspirational speech. During the speech, he also announced the creation of “The V Foundation for Cancer Research”. I encourage everyone to watch the full speech here on YouTube, shared by “The V Foundation for Cancer Research”:
Serena Williams: 2015 Sportsperson of the Year Award, Sports Illustrated: “You have to believe in you.”
Serena Williams is an American professional tennis player. She was awarded the 2015 Sportsperson of the Year Award by Sports Illustrated. Considered one of the greatest tennis players, she conveyed gratitude, determination, and motivated others in this speech, shared here from YouTube, by Sports Illustrated:
Kevin Durant: 2014 NBA MVP acceptance speech from ESPN Archives: “Basketball is just a platform, in order for me to inspire people, and I realize that.”
On YouTube, ESPN shares Kevin Durant’s moving speech, winning the NBA MVP award in the 2013-2014 season with OKC. He was emotional as he spoke about his journey and conveyed thanks in his speech, shared here from YouTube, by ESPN:
Michael Jordan: Speech at the Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant: “We must live in the moment, we must enjoy the moment…”
On YouTube, the Los Angeles Lakers share Michael Jordan’s speech from the Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant. He spoke about their relationship, their personal discussions, and his admiration of Kobe Bryant in basketball and in life.
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We hope you enjoyed and positively reflect on the inspirational speeches from sports!
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