Amazing.story.period. If you have not heard about this story, you must check this out! A man by the name of Isaiah Austin who played basketball for Baylor University, had an amazing college basketball career and just graduated from Baylor was set to be a first round draft pick in the NBA....

until a visit to the doctor, where he was diagnosed with a genetic disorder called Marfan Syndrome, which quickly put a halt to his dream of playing basketball at a competitive level as the disease is life-threatening. He is no longer eligible to play in the NBA, however commissioner Adam Silver invited Mr.Austin to the NBA draft and fulfilled his dream of hearing his name called as an honorary draft pick.

It was without a doubt, an emotional, beautiful, bittersweet moment and Isaiah was quoted as saying that '...when God closes one door, he opens another.' Courageous, inspirational and classy man. Try watching the video without shedding a tear...

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