Lets just call this...the BEST NBA DRAFT MOMENT OF ALL TIME!
The 2014 NBA draft kicked off tonight, and the organization has already had it's best moment ever!
During the leagues 15th and 16th draft pick, NBA commissioner Adam Silver took time to honor Baylor's Isaiah Austin, who's basketball dream unexpectedly turned into a nightmare, after being diagnosed with a genetic disorder called Marfan Syndrome (a condition known for weakening the aorta artery, that supplies blood from the heart to the rest of the body).
The disease not only took Isaiah's chances of playing professionally, but also caused him to lose his right eye in middle school, which he says had to be removed after multiple surgeries. In March, Austin told CBS News, "I felt like quitting, I felt like giving up."
...But let the church say amen for Isaiah overcoming and seeing things through! Because of this, the Baylor center will forever have what few get to experience; and what many will only dream of.
After accepting his honor, Isaiah took to twitter to share his excitement and appreciation for getting drafted posting,
At a loss for words. So thankful for everyone's support! http://t.co/ZRaxcXHsTQ #DreamAgain
— God's Child (@IsaiahAustin) June 27, 2014
A-List fun fact: For those unfamiliar with Isaiah's story, the b-baller became one of the top five high school basketball players in the country after conquering the set back of losing his eye (Makes you wanna say..."Now how YOU DOING!?" In my Madea voice of course).Check out the emotional video below.
Awe! Tears, tears, and MORE tears! But lets talk about the real situation at hand. Ya'll mean to tell me this man only had ONE eye, and STILL drove all the boys on the court?! Salute to you Isaiah! An honor well deserved.
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