Jimmy Valvano's 1993 ESPY Speech

When I think of public speaking, one of the most effective examples that comes to mind is Jimmy Valvano's 1993 ESPY speech. Valvano was a famous basketball coach for North Carolina State who was diagnosed with cancer before giving this speech and founding the V Foundation for Cancer Research. This speech is very effective and moving because Valvano is unsure of how much time he has left, but is determined to enjoy every last minute of it. He also states that the motto of his foundation is "Don't give up, don't ever give up." It is easy to see how effective Valvano's speech is by noticing the audience's reactions. They laugh, smile, and applaud for him at several points throughout the video. In my opinion, Valvano's ESPY speech is one of the most effective that I have come across so far. Click on the link below to watch the video thanks to YouTube.

Jimmy Valvano's ESPY Speech