Basketball Hero for a Day

I saw this video a while back and just stumbled across it again. It is a story about Jason, who is autistic. Jason goes to school at Greece Athena High School in Rochester, New York, and he has been the ball boy for the varsity boys basketball team. It was the last game of the season, and the coach wanted to give Jason a taste of what it is like to suit up for the game. Jason loves basketball. So, Jason took a break from being the ball boy, and sat on the bench with the other players, cheering them on.

With 4 minutes to go in the game, the coach decided to put Jason in. Just that, in itself, is a feel good moment. Watch the crowd stand up and cheer Jason on. But then, you have to watch how the remaining 4 minutes pan out. And again, keep your eye on the crowd. You can see how Greece Athena High School has embraced and supported Jason. It just makes one smile.