The best athletes know that trophies aren’t won in a single series or a single game — or even in a single moment. They’re won over time, in which every moment leading up to the big triumph is critical.
In the new season of sports programming network Uninterrupted’s “Trophies,” Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James and Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green will once again allow fans access into their journeys toward an NBA Championship in a series of short videos online.
The series takes fans behind the scenes with two of the NBA’s biggest basketball stars, providing an intimate look not just at their work on the court, but the small, intimate moments that add texture to the bigger picture as these athletes on opposite sides of the bracket chase a championship.
Only a minute or two in length, each weekly episode focuses on a singular thought or moment throughout the playoffs.
Former MVP James won Game 5 of the first round of NBA playoffs on April 25, after losing Game 1 for the first time in several years of successful playoff runs.
In the first episode of “Trophies,” we see him before it all began — as he’s all smiles heading into his last practice before the start of the 2018 postseason. Fans get to follow James into the locker room before the game and afterward as he expressed to the press his emotions over the disappointing loss in game one against the Indiana Pacers.
He talked about mindset, rest, and what he and the Cavs needed to do to come back with a W.
“I wasn’t expecting to play 44 [minutes],” he told the media in a press conference immediately afterward. “I hope the guys do the same thing: get their bodies and mind focused and do what we need to do to win a ballgame.”
With 15 years in the NBA and three championship titlesunder his belt, he knows a thing or two about what it takes to stay “even-keeled” during the playoffs, as he called it.
“I’m down 0-1 in the first round,” he added. “I’ve been down 3-1 in the finals, so I’m the last one to ask ‘how are you gonna feel in the next few days.’”
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.