Dawn Staley accepts the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance | 2024 ESPYS 

She brought the team with her….WOW!!! Everyone of those young women will go on to make an impact just as she has and is doing. Bravo Dawn Staley…..Bravo

Sitting here in tears, a proud North Philadelphian and long time fan who used to play alongside Dawn at Dobbins basketball courts. This is who she has always been and her heart is big enough for anyone that needs that special love and care. God bless Dawn, and congratulations!!

Excellent speech and the story behind the necklace😢 who knew the ESPY'S told so many heart felt stories!

I cried throughout this whole segment. I didn't think I could love Dawn Staley any more, but I was wrong. She is the epitome of not only passion, but compassion. I wish her nothing but the best.

Love Dawn so much watching her truly be herself over the years! Perfect recipient for this award, salute!

That’s how you represent! Dawn keep shining.

Congrats to Dawn, very deserving. Special role model for basketball and life!

Saying you've been divinely guided and the path was set for you to make a difference spoke to me so much. Dawn has been such an inspiration to the younger generation. Showing up as herself and leading authentically and unapologetically shows us that we too can be more than just a title. We can be leaders and difference makers!

A great speech by a great woman who has earned her flowers 💐 Congratulations Coach Dawn Staley....🏀 🏆 this is a powerful story that she shares 🙏🏽

My father is currently battling cancer and this made me cry the entire time. F**k Cancer!!

“I call it a Blessing”. A perfect message. Let’s try to pass that Blessing around in some form. Thanks Dawn. This senior citizen from the state of Delaware is proud of you. 🙏🏾❤️

This woman never surprises me. The tears instantly started to flow watching this segment. Shes truly a class act, a winner and a phenomenal person. God bless you Dawn. God bless you 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Dawn Staley did a magnificent job!!

Watching her journey has been an inspiration. Tenacious and fierce as a player. Dawn Staley inspires that in the teams that she coaches. Coming up before the WNBA existed and being part of laying that foundation that today we see growing and bringing great things to the women who have played, coached, trained, and devoted themselves to the game. Coach could own the sideline in any league on any level with any group of players. The Mamba mentality is alive and well. Salut

How can you not be inspired by this woman. Dawn, your spirit is warmth, love and so much more. Thank you for accepting your divine gift!! 💗💗

This recognition is well-deserved. Dawn is a true inspiration to many! Congratulations and what a great speech!

This is why we love FREAKIN DAWN.. I hope she retires coaching at USC years from now. Columbia truly loves who she is. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾❤️❤️❤️

I absolutely love her authenticity, humbleness, genuine love for the sport and people, and winning spirit. We will win and keep going until we get it! Such an inspiration. Always with L.O.V.E. ❤️

God blessed us with Coach Dawn Staley 😇 I miss you so much Coach Nikki

Dawn Staley seasoned with grace ❤.

Dawn Staley brought her own SEAL TEAM 6. Teaching them core principles ,values and doing it the right way. CONGRATULATIONS COACH.WELL DESERVED.

CONGRATULATIONS DAWN STALEY!!!! WELL DESERVED ACCOLADES!!!! “YOU HAVE INSPIRED MY LIFE ON THIS JOURNEY!!!! “ALIGNMENT IS A GOD GIVEN GIFT!!!!” #GOD IN ACTION

It's something about genuine people that touches your spirit.

She's the best.. congratulations Sister.. im praying for you today..

Thank you for everything Coach Staley Thank you for all you do I don't know where I would be today if it wasn't for you I wanted to say to you that you had an amazing impact on my life and on my career thank you for always believing in me and for always telling me to go chase my dreams and if I wanted to chase my dreams I knew what I had to do was always keep my foot on gas and to never let up and to never give up on my dreams and to always stay focused and that I was always going to work hard everyday day in and day out and night in and night out with everything I had with blood sweat and tears into my craft and now today I can stand here before you and say I am now a Former Graduate and Alumni of Wash High (PA) Class of 2023 Coach Staley love you Coach Staley ❤

Shes such an inspiration to me and other people. So successful in lfe and so humble as well. You are deserving of the award. My beautiful black sister❤. God bless you too❤️🙏

Congratulations Coach Staley!!!! 🎊 ❤ This is what greatness looks like and she passes it on! A legend!

I am thankful to God to see that there are still wonderful people on this earth! Thank you, Dawn, and so many others who are making a positive difference every day! To God be the Glory! ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜🤎

Wow! This speech was SO powerful! Coach Staley is an inspiration on and off the court!

Well deserved ❤❤❤ what a Phenomenal Woman GOD Speed🎉🎉🎉

Congrats Dawn! Thank you for sharing such a testimony and special thanks to the Stewart Scott foundation.

Congratulations Dawn and continue good health to your sister Tracy. My only reason for watching the ESPYS

You are a warrior and I just love the person you are. A real role model. Keep on doing what you do. God bless you and your family and team!

I'm British but a mother of a son who played basketball, a family member who has had to watch and be there with other family members with Cancer. Dawn's speech was truly inspiring. She did not make the award about her but about how her actions and voice can make or help make a difference. Here in Britain we could do with more coaches like her, she does everything with her heart and sole, may she carry on the being the person she is. ❤

Woman got me crying my eyes out. I FREAKING LOVE DAWN!!!!

Congrats 2 Coach Staley!!!!! Well Deserved!!

God Bless You Dawn Staley

This was an amazing event it was well organized and everyone took pride in their appearance and looked beautiful and amazing the BET awards show could take lessons from you. Congratulations ESPYS for a job well done.

No words. Thank you Coach Staley for all you do! 😢 ❤

The Highly favored Dawn Staley ❤❤

She’s a true 🐐 and highly blessed

And that’s why she’s the GOAT. Hope she continues to coach the Gamecocks for years to come. Seems like she’s just getting started. Love you coach. Keep shining that bright light for all the world to see. God is good.

Have followed Dawn Staley since she played at Virginia. Loved her game and energy then, love it and her positivity and the inspiration she brings now. 😢 At the Blakely story. Now I want beads. Much love and respect to Dawn. ❤

I absolutely love this woman. I been watching her since she was in college lol. Yeah I’m that old

What a true jewel and blessing and proud of her being from my city. may God protect you and continue to pour into your life.

Love Dawn and thankful she’s at Carolina she’s done so much for Gamecock country and we’re thankful for how she pours into players about how to be great on and off the court

Coach Dawn 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

You are a great coach 💪 keep up the good work dawn Staley we love you in Compton CA

Dawn Staley is a goat 🐐🔥👑❤️😁

👏👏 Fighting for others... standing up for others... being available for others... Salute to Coach Dawn Staley! 👏👏

I love you Dawn....I'm coming to see you all the way from Orangeburg lol...how can you not love this lady and that team

AMEN!! KUDOS!! AWESOME TRUE INSPIRING WORDS COACH DAWN STALEY!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Coach Staley Is An Amazing Woman. She Does So Many Great Things. I Am Happy For Her. I Wish Her The Best. Congratulations To Her And God Bless Her. God Is Great.

I watched Dawn Staley play when i was a kid. That was a great time for the WNBA. Great to see her here now at this level.

Philly is extremely proud of you Dawn in all of the great things you are doing in life 🤟🏻

Man. I was rooting for iowa but she made me love that she won. Congrats mama i hope theres more to come

Dawn’s speaking was amazing and she’s so humble. ❤

Well deserved!!! ❤❤❤❤

Shout out to North Philly!!! You produced a winner!!!

Coach Dawn Staley is absolutely 100% incredible!!! You inspire us all. #salute

Dawn speech was so real authentic, congratulations, all you care giving Cancer awareness, nice necklaces !

She is deserving of this award and what an amazing speech! God's continued blessing on her life and all that she does for her team, the sport and others.

Congratulations to the great Philly legend AND national treasure Dawn Staley. #HomeGrown ✨️🏀💛

Congratulations coach you are an inspiration to many! I see you.

Congrats Coach Dawn! Hey Tracey, I am super happy that you’re doing well ❤🤗

i'm thankful for the support

God Bless Coach Dawn Staley…. #inspiring!!

It's a Philly thing!

wow got to love her , what a wonderful human being and she put it in a perspective to all those well known athletes making tons of money, PAY IT FOWARD!

Dawn is truly inspiring. Every time she talks, you learn something, and you feel something.

She is consistent. 🔥. Keep pushing us to speak & love.

Awesome, she brought her children with her. Beautiful Beautiful

Best coach in sports right now

Stuart Scott the man with the best 1 liners well big fella you'd be proud your girls are now beautiful, kind, articulate women representing the family so well. See you in Heaven soon enough peace out .

I am unc fans all my life. I like Dawn. She is the best Coach

Love and respect for Dawn Staley.

This what the world needed to hear 😢❤

So touching

Congratulations!!

Beautiful inside , outside and around her atmosphere. ❤

American Treasure!❤

Congratulations coach well deserved

Thank you, coach Staley❤

How do you not have respect for this woman! She is pretty awesome as a coach and a person

WE LOVE YOU COACH DAWN STALEY, THANKS FOR ALL THAT YOU DO AND KEEPING THE GAME ALIVE

An Amazing Woman. So many qualities that make her deserving of toward. Thanks for sharing.🥰

We in SC love her!!!

Oh wow, great story and congratulations coach

What a wonderful woman xx bravo. Well earned! God bless xxx

Wonderful and heartfelt!!

Dawn Staley! Let's gooooooo! *#GOAT* 🐐 *#SouthCalifornia* *#Gamecocks* *#NCAAW* 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

THE GOAT in my opinion!!! Award very much deserved!!!

It’s about TIME ❤YESS Dawn ❤️✌️🙏

❤ beautiful work ethic . Beautiful speech Dawn 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Well deserved 😍

Dawn Staley is so inspirational!

Coach, you are the best......❤🎉

I just love Ms. Coach Dawn Staley. She is so humble and real!! My favorite person!! Keep winning, Queen!!💙💪🏾

Congrats Coach!

Congrats coach !

Niecy don't you know it ❤Come see me😅 for those trolling her social media and others. Always thoughtful selfless you are. Those team members are truly grateful. You don't make it easy you make them be wiser play well and yes should be paid more like the likes of Men coaches of Women's team Uconn is on example. Equality fair pay is just one of those mentioned embarked upon women. You have the golden heart and your little friend Blakely, Coach and your sister are thankful honored to have you there for them Congratulations Coach Dawn Much Love You Rock Auntie 🥰