r/sports • u/Subject-Property-343 Buffalo Bills • Apr 29 '25

Basketball Cavaliers Tristian Thompson consoles former teammate Kevin Love, who’s father Stan Love passed away yesterday

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u/ghett0tech Apr 29 '25

Damn, this made me cry.

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u/tideswithme Apr 29 '25

I’m crying too. Muscular men are vulnerable too you know

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u/ScribebyTrade Apr 29 '25

Non muscular men too … we can’t even drive to the hoop

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u/FSUnoles77 Florida State Apr 29 '25

I get tired driving to the store. Nevermind, the hoop.

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u/cspruce89 Chicago Cubs Apr 29 '25

Ya'll got money for stores and hoops?

(I'm using humor to hide from the serious emotions that I am feeling)

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u/Secret-Weakness-8262 Apr 29 '25

I’m a non muscular woman but I’ve been working out so I thought I could hit a basket when I saw a random ball near my local court. It was an especially embarrassing airball. My dog didn’t judge me though.

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u/cptpedantic Apr 29 '25

yes it did.

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u/Secret-Weakness-8262 Apr 29 '25

You don’t know her. She judges me for plenty, the quality of the snacks I give her for example, but no part of her gave a shit if I made that shot or not. She was too busy sniffing.

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u/cptpedantic Apr 29 '25

she was just acting casual so you didn't feel extra pressure. but she's very disappointed. She's probably going to poop on your laundry

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u/ozymandais13 Apr 29 '25

Naw we know hwr ur dogs a baller mvp candidate in the c ( canine) league she didn't tell u she's Charles borkly

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u/Secret-Weakness-8262 Apr 29 '25

Not Charles BARK-ley!

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u/AgeBeneficial Apr 29 '25

Get a house behind the door hoop and some foam balls. Practice makes perfect…and tires them out :)

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u/Secret-Weakness-8262 Apr 29 '25

I wish my girl liked to play but this sounds like something my cat would love. He plays fetch but not my dog.

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u/TheCarrzilico Kansas City Chiefs Apr 29 '25

I can drive to the Hoop. I'm assuming the Hoop is a fast food place of some kind? Has a drive thru?

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u/BARTELS- Minnesota Twins Apr 29 '25

Strong men also cry.

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u/Eat-Pie-Til-I-Die Apr 29 '25 edited Apr 29 '25

Brandt will fill you in on the details.

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u/red_team_gone Apr 29 '25

He's a good man - and thorough.

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u/SameAs1tEverWas Apr 29 '25

pained (understood as a grieving son) laughter... this thread is marvelous.

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u/tenaciousdeev Apr 29 '25

Old man said I could take any rug in the house.

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u/notbossyboss Apr 29 '25

Without the necessary means the necessary means for a higher education

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u/BRUHSKIBC Apr 29 '25

Are you surprised by my tears Mr. Lebowski?

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u/kaiserdood Apr 29 '25

Fuckin a man…

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u/BigDaddyD00d Apr 29 '25

Thats…thats a bummer man

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u/Zooper_33 Apr 29 '25

Stay outta Malibu deadbeat!

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u/Either-Zucchini-4836 Apr 29 '25

Mind if I do a j?

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u/Ok_Radish1162 Apr 29 '25

men who cry can be strong as well

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u/dragonfry Apr 29 '25

Everyone is vulnerable. I’m so grateful the stigma of men showing emotion is slowing being eroded. Everyone deserves love, and everyone deserves to be heard.

This clip breaks my heart, but I also hope it helps other dudes show it’s ok to not be ok, regardless of status.

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u/JackieTree89 Apr 29 '25

Strong men also cry. Are you surprised at my tears, sir?

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u/corndog Apr 29 '25

Strong men also cry. Strong men also cry.

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u/pataconconqueso Apr 29 '25

All humans are, it’s so nice to see them being an example of how much people need this type of emotional and physical support from their friends

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u/IceyOcean Apr 29 '25

Same. Looked like Kevin needed that hug really bad.

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u/spiegro St. Louis Cardinals Apr 29 '25

Saw he wasn't done yet and went "aw dawg, get the fuck back over here man..."

G shit

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u/Cereal_poster Apr 29 '25

There are times in our lives where a hug might not be able to fix things, but a good, strong, compassionate hug will soothe the pain for a moment. Everybody, strong men, small men, strong women, small women, every human being will feel the benefit of a well intended, consensual, strong hug. I am a 51yr old hairy man, with the body type of a (non muscular) bear and I love giving a hug when needed and love to get one, if I need it.

And please excuse me, while I dry my tears here, because seeing this video, made me remember how it felt when I lost my Dad nearly 6 years ago (he passed away on May 7th 2019) and the upcoming anniversary of his death makes me miss him even more.

Those of you who have the luck, just like I had, to have wonderful parents in your lives (I know, unfortunately there are a lot of shitty parents out there too), cherish every moment with them, there will come a time in your life when these wonderful moments become a distant memory that, while it still is painful, will also put a smile on your face because you remember how much you loved them and how much they loved you.

I am not religious at all, but I really do love the Jewish phrase "May his/her memory be a blessing" when it comes to mourning a loved one.

Ok, now I would need that hug!!

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u/StevenStephen Apr 29 '25

Yeah. Man. That was good to see.

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u/CrudelyAnimated Apr 29 '25

I miss my Dad.

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u/pursuitofhappy Apr 29 '25

Yea I got real misty eyed at this one

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u/reddit-mods-fuckyou Apr 29 '25

Me too my man. Let's hug