"How Do We Define What Failure Is?" | Inside Crew Revisits Giannis' Postgame Comments | NBA on TNT 

The way Giannis called the reporter his first name and the way he did not go personal is the reason why he's a definition professional athlete.

What Kenny said really stood out for me. “When you win, you hurt yourself by thinking you’re doing everything right”.

Shaq was talking about success in the NBA. Ernie, Kenny, and Charles were talking about how a person views success in their own life. Very deep. 👍

Great commentary. As a psychologist who only works with veterans, many who come to my office think similarly to Shaq, but they feel ashamed for the failure. We distinguish between a failed goal vs. a failed person in therapy all the time, as well as the definition of success. There are many ways to be successful, but usually it has to do with relationships, making good decisions/behaviors, and working hard.

Shout out to the whole panel… Chuck for his humility.. Kenny for his ambassadory skills… Shaq for keeping it real and Big E for being the goat

See, this is why I love this crew: this ain’t just a basketball conversation. This is a genuine life conversation about what failure is and how to handle it. I love all 4 of these guys perspectives.

What Giannis said was definitely profound! What Kenny added is also very positive. Many people don’t seem to understand that “success” is a process. It takes steps to get to the next level in whatever you do. Keep working and remain steadfast! Success comes in many ways.

I love Giannis. Every quote of his is so deep and thought provoking. He’s got a great head on his shoulders

I love how Shaq said “if you said I failed 16 years, you’re right” but if you actually tried to use that argument you’d know he’d bring his 4 rings up😂

As a teacher coming off a tough week where I felt pulled in every direction, Chucks comments hit deep. I may not make lots of money but I know if I don't show up to work Monday, I let down 140 students and I know they need me. Thanks Chuck!

What Charles said is glorious. It doesn't matter if you're a trashman, secretary, make a lot of money, etc. If you are a good person and do the best you can you are not a failure. In my opinion success if what you have attained within. To have lasting happiness is to be a success.

This is such a mature response. You can tell he's still emotional about the end of the season, but offers such a good lesson for anyone watching (young or old) about how to interpret not hitting your goals.

Charles made a great point about how from a young age we are told materialistic things are tied to success. When in fact, it should be about being happy and content

This is why I prefer NBA on TNT than NBA on ESPN. Shaq, Kenny, Charles and Ernie don't just discuss the stats of the NBA games, they discuss the aspects of life regarding the sport. They're very fun, entertaining, and genuine with their comments. Real deep stuff.

NGL this got me in tears because I’ve been feeling like a failure. Idk why I clicked on this video but this definitely helped me. Thanks guys

This is hands down the best sports talk show ever and it’s not even close. I came away from listening to this segment and felt so refreshed. Ernie and this crew is special especially for discussing a topic like this one.

I love how Shaq brought the opposite perspective with his own nuance and it was also deeply inciteful too. And Kenny with his own perspective too. One of the great conversations on TV ever.

Man.... I aspire to be as secure and content with life as Chuck is. Love him.

That part from 9:15 to 11:00 is some of the best conversation I’ve ever heard on this show.

I'm having a hard time at my work right now. Thank you Giannis and these guys their perspective made me realize that I'm not a failure but a work in progress. Greatest show in sports.

Failure is a mindset. Like a saying goes," Either I win or I learn. I never lose." Looking at where Giannis has come from and where he is right now, he is absolutely right in saying, "these are not failures, these are steps to success."

"Ernie's lost 25 STRAIGHT Emmys"😂😂😂 Gotta love Sir Charles and the crew. Great segment and even better breakdown

I didn’t think I could like Giannis more than I already do and there he goes with some philosophical fire that any person in any field should take into advice. Can’t wait to see him win more championships in the future. Bucks are in good hands with that guy leading.

Giannis has a great soul.

Dude, Chuck's response was one of those times where I couldn't stop nodding my head the whole time he was talking. Man was spitting truth.

A lot of interviews seem scripted but Giannis shows by body language and vocal sound volume that he genuinely meant what he was saying. Respect for changing perspectives to fans

Failing is not the same as failure, you are only a failure when you stop working, competing, or trying. Remember we are always modeling and teaching our youth our next generation. 🙏🏽🙏🏽💪🏾💪🏾

Giannis being very articulate. Props to him and his team!

This will still be worth revisiting 100 year from now. A Gem from Giannis 💎♥️

This episode just might win you the Emmy. Deep, insightful, inspiring.

A shout out to Gianni. His passionate response so thought provoking ❤

Giannis deserves so much kudos for his answer. The way he answered, what he said, how he handled himself. The guy is all time.

I had a tough day at work, I felt like a failure I went to bed and woke up to listen to this. I was inspired I didn't feel like a failure I felt like I can improve and learning wasn't a waste of time ... this crew and gianis are amazing human beings

This is why you guys win Emmys. You’re talking about basketball but it goes beyond the sport and into life. Love this group man. Special people.

If a different player had said it, we might react differently. But Giannis plays every single minute with passion and dedication. His effort and commitment is beyond question, and everyone knows it.

Teddy Roosevelt..."Comparison is the theft of joy"! Mark Twain..."A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval"! "A tortured mind is an uncomfortable soul", is the thought thay came to me after listening to this segment and reading some of these comments. This most definitely was helpful to anyone who listened to Giannis as he was responding to the reporting, but speaking to humanity! It was great that you guys revisited this interview! Much love and respect to the four of you!

As a Suns fan, who has despised Giannis for beating us in the finals, this answer from Giannis and the maturity he showed made me have so much more respect for him. He handled this question, which was definitely a passive aggressive question, perfectly. He showed grace, maturity, and professionalism in a time where most players don’t.

Love what Chuck said starting from 9:13. That mindset, stepping out of the norms that society brings you, will lead to a prosperous life. The end of this segment honestly made me feel great, this was a really informational conversation that everyone should take to heart. I love this show so much, I've been watching it since I was a kid, and I won't take it for granted.

The Giannis comments where very inspiring. Failure is quitting before even trying. You win with grace and lose with dignity. This is what I like about Giannis, win or lose, always a positive attitude.

Giannis’ opinion on failure/success was priceless. Makes you really appreciate and value a player like that. It may be a failure in the short run, but a success in the long run. It was an uplifting message overall and I know somebody somewhere needed to hear it. Love the takes from the panel as well. Simply put, there is no wrong answer. I’m kinda on Shaq’s side tho. As a competitor, it’s mission failed. But more so towards chuck and Kenny, it’s life lessons that you can take moving forward that can lead to bigger and better successes down the road.

“You can be the best trash man in the world and be a wonderful person” That Definitely defines my Grandpa. Has taken care of my Grandma for years as her health has. Failed and just had to go home with her on hospice and he doesn’t care what it is he is willing to do it for her. Some people you just know are good people glad I got em

I lost a friend to suicide. He saw his close friends move forward while he stayed stagnant. I think failure is what made him do it and this talk hit. Thank you ernie for talking about this.

Well done Giannis!!All the best next season....💪🏽👍🏾👊🏾

I'm glad Shaq took a back seat in this moment. You could tell that he initially wasn't getting the message that they were all getting at. But I think he realized it and he stopped talking.

The irony of both Shaq and Chuck being completely right but having starkly different answers and perspectives on the situation

This show deserves all the Emmys. Not just for being really funny, but knowing when to be serious and speak to people who aren't multi-millionaires on television or the basketball court. That humility and accountability make this show the best!

I think we are looking at the word failure too holistically. The Season was a failure, Shaq is right, we fail at actions , but no man is a Failure. It's a wonderful life. ❤

Kenny said Giannis' comments were a TEDtalk. This video is the real TEDtalk. What a great conversation and message from everyone involved. We need more positivity in the media. And this should be sent for consideration for their Emmy because it will get them the win.

Crazy a basketball talk show can make a grown man cry a little. These guys truly deserve all awards every year.

The amount of respect I have for this young man just went through the roof. Wow. I am stunned. Just an amazing human and what a refreshing take.

Kenny with the realest comment ever

" Failure does not exist" - Kobe Bryant He absolutely right! If you are trying to accomplish anything. You can not fail until you stop trying. Failure is the criticism of an outcome. "Doing the best you can" refutes that

"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I was trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've FAILED over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed." - Michael Jordan

This segment is why this show is amazing. Take this, play it 10-15-20 years from now, it will still ring true.

This is why I absolutely love these men. This discussion transcends sports. It's about life. It's about lessons learned within sports that translates to lifes biggest hurdles and achievements. Love this crew🎉

I 100% agree with what Giannis and the crew said. His individuality isn’t a failure; the playoffs were. Saying the season was a failure negates the wins they accomplished. From nail biter games to completely destroying the other team. Saying the season is a failure because they didn’t win the championship is also a matter of perspective. Some people that play in the NBA just love basketball. They love the competitiveness of the sport while others truly want to be a force to be reckoned with and be the best player in the world. Then there is Giannis. I like to believe he’s a combination of both. He wants to be the best player in the world and wants to improve his game everyday while also genuinely having fun playing it. It’s all about perspective and given Giannis’s background and how he came to be; he’s far from a failure. Does he want another ring? Absolutely but as long as he kept the perspective of some days are good and others are bad he remains grounded to reality and is being humble. Kobe, Jordan, Chamberlain, Shaq and James all have had bad games so what did they do? Perfected their craft and it shows. Giannis is perfecting his craft but it seems nobody is giving him the credit where it’s due. I promise you he will have another championship.

Kenny tied everything up well, everyone held their own in this discussion, thats why this is the best basketball show on tv.

I love that these guys can disagree on something pretty serious, or at least seemingly disagree, and actually leave the conversation with more respect for one another. One of the many reasons they deserve another Emmy.

Thanks Ernie, Chuck, Kenny and Shaq and the whole TNT crew for bringing this up in a conversation many can learn from. Everything we experience in life, good or bad, win or lose should not be considered a failure but part of the process we can lean from to make us better human beings. So being the best you can be regardless of which strata of society you're at is every person's unique gift to the world. Thank you once again Ernie and crew!

This was the greatest convo I've heard from these guys. I love how everyone went deep into this topic and sharing their opinion. It was really refreshing to hear all of this and I agree not everything is a failure. Disappointing season yes but not a failure. I love this show and it will always be my favorite.

This whole segment was so full of wisdom, from the press conference of Giannis to the discussion of this panel. It was super enlightning to watch!

Giannis was so impressive how he composed himself

I've watched this multiple times already and played it to my peers. One of the most moving segments ever in this show history.

This is why I love Inside the NBA, because sometimes it’s absolutely hilarious but sometimes they get serious and have some very wise words to share.

This was a dope segment. They talked, they listened they expressed. Life is all about perspectives so often it’s the end goal we glorify but it’s the story that makes the ending worthwhile.

How can you not cheer for Giannis? He seems like a wonderful and humble person. Money and success only elevated those qualities. He is one of a kind

Giannis just picked up another fan. So measure and eloquently put and English is not even his first language. That was fantastic. Well done!!

Giannis' interview needs to be played in all classrooms

Giannis is much wiser and mature compare to his past recent years. The man is a role model and what a professional athlete all about. You could tell his attitude is not American raise but traditional from his root. As for all the legends on the panel, much respect to them and their perspectives on the topics. Thank you Ernie, Charles, Kenny and Shaq for this incredible episode. MUCH APPRECIATED!!!

Thank you so much Ernie, Chuck, Shaq, Kenny and the rest of the Inside Crew for consistently bringing up thoughtful and timely discussions that seek to reunite people not only in the USA but everyone else on this planet. You guys bring so much joy and wisdom to the world that needs to hear it. The best to ever do it.

Love how you bring out and discuss serious issues about life not just sports. So many people were helped by the Milwaukee Bucks players answer about success and failure. Thank you so much!!!😊

Love Kenny’s take… he was talking to adults on how we view failure in our own lives

I cant remeber the 1st round of playoffs being this exciting and entertaining. Really enjoyed the 1st round

I appreciate this, was not expecting it, but it was needed. Much love to y'all 🤙🏿

Such a profound panel. This was incredible enough to come back to it months later.

This is flat out real conversation from both Giannis & the TNT Crew. Hats off to you guys. We need this kind of conversation on a regular basis. 😊💯🙏🏼

Giannia is such a beautiful human being, shaped by adversity to have that will to be the best version of himself, to make no excuses. Young people should hear what he said last night. Such positive attitude and wisdom for somebody that young. Kudos to the wise commentary from the Inside the NBA team!

What a great discussion. Inside the NBA is one of my favorite shows to watch during the season.

Great show! Love the fact they went back to it to acknowledge and go deeper into it. Greetings from Nicaragua

"As long as you try Your best, you are never a failure. That is, unless you blame others." John Wooden

Giannis is a voice of reason and clarity.

This is for sure one of the best take if not the best I’ve seen and heard in a while. These gentlemen even funny and goofin around most of the times can be a great source of wisdom. Kudos to you four! Now back to being silly.😅

This was one of the best segments of this show I have ever seen. Well done from everyone involved and thank you to Giannis for speaking truth towards a status quo that corrupts more than builds.

One of the best recent segments in Inside. Giannis is a treasure and is the modern day Barkley

This whole conversation is so down to earth and extremely relatable to everyday folk, love it.

I’ve listened to this a couple times already and it is very insightful of the guys and shows their humility

Discussions like this are what separates this show from others. Wisdom. From men who all came from humble backgrounds and achieved the American dream. Insightful stuff.

That's how great Giannis is, one statement leaded this whole show to become serious and preach truth and humbleness we all needed to hear

Thank you for an incisive, adult discussion on the important concepts of success and failure in our society. Bravo to all of you...and especially, Kenny because I am a Tarheel fan and we need to hear this!

This was such a great segment. Glad you guys went back to it to dissect further. Best part being that you all had different and valid reasonings on how you felt about Giannis' thoughts. Props to the producers also for giving this much time on the topic. I feel like I lean both ways. With Chuck, if you look outside the game, there is no failure. You get to provide for your family playing the game of basketball. And he's right, he is quite successful despite no winning a ring For Shaq, I also get his view. #1 seed, top 3 in the MVP race all year, going out first round could be looked at being a failure as many had them winning a ring again. Whereas other teams, not winning may not be looked as big a failure (if a failure at all) if there weren't really in contention to begin with/rebuilding/retooling/etc. For the Bucks, they were basketball the best the entire way through. But props to Giannis also for even speaking beyond the usual canned answers. I'm sure the question was just meant to be the standard one you hear every year, but appreciated his response.

Charles speaking life right now! This crew is phenomenal.

THIS WHY I LOVE THESE GUYS... Everyone had valid point. Shaq stuck to his view and did not waiver and they contributed honest thought provoking dialogue...We don't always have to be right and two truths can also exist...Excellent example of a conversation unlike the VIEW where everybody is yelling and trying to force people to conform...Kudos Guys LOVE YALL...

I think one thing Giannis was trying to convey is that no matter if they won the championship or not this is still their livelihood and this is their way of taking care of their families and things like that so it's still a success in that aspect no matter what the record is. They are able to take care of their families in a major way that is Success enough!!! Looking at where Giannis came from and what he came from, his success is undeniable!

This was so a Powerful message. And apply to all walks of life and to all Goal driven ppl.

Giannis just made them have the most philosophical discussion they ever had on this show. I call this a success That discussion alone will get you the Emmy

Kenny said the Realest Stuff from (7:47-8:13) I hope everybody can replay that part and really listen. He had the best take to me. I really needed to hear that 🙌🏾. Also SHAQ saying “failure isn’t always a negative connotation” 💯

Giannis the statement you made was for the world to witness! Thank you for the light you gave to the would in that conversation. God bless you and your family!

FANTASTIC conversation. Absolutely loved this

I’m a Celtic but I love Giannis.. I love it when good people call out the media dogs. He’s a good man.. and I hope he keeps fighting the good fight ❤️❤️❤️

This talk actually made me emotional because I do have the mindset like Charles and Ernie described as getting my self worth from just one part of life and constantly thinking I'm a failure.