Min menu

Pages

NBA Star John Wall Breaks Down Remembering Girl Who Died of Cancer

NBA Star John Wall Breaks Down Remembering Girl Who Died of Cancer


An emotional John Wall leaves the court after winning the game between the Washington Wizards and the Boston Celtics on Dec. 8, 2014 in Washington, D.C. Wall was upset over the loss of his young friend Damiyah Telemaque-Nelson, who lost her battle with Burkitt's lymphoma. Toni L. Sandys/Getty Images
Washington Wizards star John Wall broke down in tears during an emotional post-game interview as he remembered a 6-year-old girl he befriend who lost her battle with cancer Monday. 
You may also like

Wall said he dedicated his performance in the Wizards double-overtime win against the Boston Celtics to Miyah Telemaque-Nelson. He met her a few months after she was diagnosed with Burkitt's Lymphoma and started a social media campaign to help her meet rapper Nicki Minaj, reports CSN Washington.
"It's just tough to see a little kid who fights so hard against cancer and can't beat it," Wall said after the game. 

"You're never like this. She really touched your heart, didn't she?" asked CSN Washington reporter Chris Miller.
Wall, unable to respond, only shook his head "yes" as he began sobbing.
Reactions

Comments