NBA draft gave a very special honor
to Baylor player Isaiah Austin to select him for playing, whose career ended with
genetic disorder Marfan syndrome. He selected between 15th and 16th
picks of NBA.
Just a week ago the news revealed
that he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome during his genetic testing for NBA
draft. This shows he couldn’t continue playing basketball with syndrome but
Commissioner Adam Silver announced at that point that the NBA would let Isaiah
Austin fulfill the dream of every young player, making him a ceremonial pick.
Austin said for Commissioner Adam
Silver, it was tremendous blessing for me. It was very tough week for me and me really
thankful to all who blessed me at every point. I just had a large amount of
support from all around the world; I can’t thanks to everyone enough.
"I have a whole life ahead
of me," Austin said. He had multiple operations for detached right eye
retina but it could not repair. He said Baylor coach Scott Drew has offered him
to coaching position with the Bears.
Happy Isaiah Austin was able to
hear his name called at the NBA draft. He was feeling very cool to see.
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