Since everybody is outside enjoying the weather,
I wanted to talk about sports.
Who here like sports?
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Who here just wanted an excuse to clap and woo?
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I love sports, and one of my favorite things about sports
are those one in a million shots,
like when something like this happens.
All right, that was impressive, but take a look at this.
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I mean, wow.
Those aren't the only amazing people out there.
They are everywhere, doing all kinds of good things.
So here's what's going to happen-- this is something
we've never done before.
We're partnering with Walmart, and we're
going to give away a total of $1 million to deserving people,
throughout the entire month of May.
It's called Million Dollar May.
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Where do you want me?
Oh, here.
We have been partnering with Walmart for three years,
and we're doing some incredible things.
We've done together, so far-- this is really incredible--
Walmart and its 1.5 million associates
have helped strengthen communities
build better futures.
And that is why we had this idea,
and I knew that they would want to help.
So if you see your name on the screen, get on down here.
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Stand on next to me.
You're on the yellow mark, right there.
What is your name?
What do you do?
Where do you live?
I am Crystal Bradley.
I live in Huntsville, Alabama.
And I am a training specialist.
I work for a credit union.
All right, wonderful.
OK.
Do you like sports?
Love sports.
Oh good, me too.
Here's what's going to happen.
You're going to get one chance to make a three point shot.
There's the line over there.
And if you make the three point shot, you win $25,000.
All right, and if you don't win it, you're going to get a hug,
and we're just going to keep the money rolling
until the next time someone tries.
It will be $50,000, and keep going up until someone
makes it, so it's amazing.
OK.
So I asked someone to help you out,
so you wouldn't just get one hug if you miss.
You'll get two hugs.
Please welcome Kobe Bryant.
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All right.
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We're gonna do this.
I know.
Suddenly, Crystal forgot about the money.
She doesn't even care anymore, she's like Kobe Bryant is here.
So you're the perfect coach to have here,
because your daughter just won the team.
Yeah, just won a tournament.
Just won a tournament.
The tournament, that's fantastic.
So can I ask you, were you surprised that Magic Johnson
stepped down?
Was that a surprise to everybody?
Little bit.
Yeah.
A little bit of a shocker, yeah.
And will you be stepping in?
No.
Nope, nope.
I'm staying right on the sideline,
and coaching my daughters.
All right, all right.
Well, you're doing very well with that.
OK, so last time we had you here, you made the shot.
But you did an underhanded, which is not fair.
I did, yeah.
OK?
So you're going to show--
go over there, Kobe and show how you just do one.
It's easy, if you just--
This is a little further than I remember a three point
shot being.
I think its farther too.
That's what I said.
That's--
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It still works.
Wow.
You're going to be all right.
Doesn't it seem further?
This is too far, right?
Yeah.
All right.
I wouldn't--
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Yeah.
[INAUDIBLE]
I'm terrible at basketball.
So listen, I feel like you need help.
I don't want you to do it.
Why don't you go back, and work with her a little bit?
All right.
I want to make sure you can concentrate,
because I want you to settle down.
You're excited here.
So let's go backstage with Kobe, and you're
going to work a little while.
And we'll see you later on.
OK?
All right, Crystal.
Thank you.
Let's do it.
All right, good luck.
Let's go knock this shot down.
If you know someone who could use a helping hand this May,
please let us know.
Million Dollar May is just getting started.
We'll be right back.
We're back with Kobe Bryant and Crystal Bradley,
and it's time for Million Dollar May.
All right, so first of all, your husband is in the audience.
He's a coach.
He's a basketball coach.
He is.
So it seems like you have an advantage there.
Yes.
You're all big basketball fans, right?
We are.
That's right.
So he's a basketball coach.
Do you play basketball?
My son plays basketball.
OK, the question was, do you play basketball?
Not quite, I help coach a little bit.
I see.
You help coach?
That means you're good.
Yeah.
OK.
Your husband has a very concerned look
on his face right Hilliard, any advice for her?
I know she's been practicing with Kobe,
but anything you can say?
She's standing with the right one.
He got it.
Yeah.
He's got it.
All right.
So you're going to get one shot for $25,000.
Tell me what the money would mean to you.
It would mean the world to me.
I have a lot of debt right now, and I have three little kids.
And it's just been extremely hard.
And so we would definitely use the money,
and it would definitely benefit our family.
OK well, I hope you get it.
You're going to head over there.
All right.
OK.
All right.
One shot, and what did he tell you to do?
What was his tip?
Put an arc on it, and just push it.
Put an arc on it, and push it?
Remember, you can go over the top.
You can go under hand.
All right?
Just make sure you keep a straight line.
Straight line.
Keep a straight line.
Get enough arc on that ball.
Arc-- either way, underhand or overhand?
What are you feeling?
Over.
Yeah?
Yes.
OK.
Woo.
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$25,000!
That's what you meant to happen, right?
Yeah.
Throughout the entire month of May,
Walmart and I are going to give away a total of $1 million
to deserving people.
If you know someone who is giving back to the community,
I want to hear about it.
Use a hashtag #SparkKindness.
We'll be right back.
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