Checking in with teen basketball hero "JMac," 10 years later
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- Опубліковано 17 бер 2016
- Ten years ago, we met an autistic high schooler named Jason McElwain, or JMac. He became an overnight sensation when his story of basketball triumph went viral. Since then, he's done well for himself -- he even wrote a book about his life. Steve Hartman went back to visit JMac, On the Road.
“I was hot as a pistol “
-JMac, 2006
He should have sold T-shirts with that on them
The retired jersey was everything for this story, just a perfect touch.
They retired his # Literally brought tears to my eyes!!!
He is my teacher at Athena!!!
@@HWEWSWEW is there a problem with him being one ?
@@HWEWSWEW why not ? he is high functioning .
@@eliannysdiary342 hey lose the Tude! no one needs to read hatred from you. Teacher or no Teacher I think @hunter W was implying, is that No Teacher truly teaches if their on the Spectrum. Adaptive or special disabilities sure, but no State Licensed certificate was issued except for his brother Josh.. remember check your attitude at the door before you come spouting off. @hotasapistol!
@@anotherdaywithj5378 *He is on the spectrum and he does support Trump, you're definitely a fact checking boss*
NO WAY THIS GUY WAS A GUEST AT MY SCHOOL WOW
I cried like a baby! A TRUE INSPIRATION! I pray he remembers that moment forever! God Bless him! George W!!! Just awesome he took 5 mins and spoke about Jmac!! 💪🏻🇺🇸👊🏻
I bet that guys coach was so mad at himself for not playing a legend for years.
damn i love this young man....brought a tear to this old wrestlers eyes.... Respect
Anyone else hear the reporters voice warble a little when he says Jmac's Jersey was retired?
It did!
Randomly talking about this wonderful story with my sister. God bless him! !
Good to see things are going so well 🙏
What a hero he is .....
Basketball had a Dream Team when NBA all stars assembled.
But that day audience witnessed Dream Play, he cashed THE MOMENT.
Love from India 🇮🇳
Thank you again Steve Hartman for bringing another much needed beautiful life story to the masses. God bless J-MAC and his family.
I still welt up when i watch this.
The Distinguish Fisherman every single time.
I loved this story then and i love it now!
He coached at my basketball camp
Sometimes a disability can be a positive...respect !!!
I love this story. What an inspiration.
JMac is also a great runner.....sub 3 hours in boston marathon, great 5 and 10k times
I love this guys story! I've watched his video numerous times!
he's. So humble bro it's crazy
Chris Beckham and I love that he now coaches there.
The coolest part of this story is what isn't told. You can see it in the footage if you're watching, though. The other team and their cheerleaders. They were cheering just as loudly for him. That's sportsmanship. That's powerful.
His number is retired. Unbelievable what a touch of class and what an inspiration!
I am so glad, they did an update. 👍
What a super star!!! Great Job!!!
Truly inspiring.
"Hot as a pistol" crossed my mind yesterday. Decided to watch the original video again. Found this followup. Love it.
My son is autistic; my only hope is that he leads a full life like this young man is doing right now
It put tears in my eyes.
I bet he's a phenomenal coach!
He shoulda been playing way before the last game.
Exactly, why wasn't he playing all season? Did none ever give him a tryout, or a single chance in 4 years cleaning up everyone's swill? That's the real story here, he must have played around with the guys after practice, or did they not give him the time of day, to busy for the kid? Pretty sad if the whole 4 yrs were really a total missed opportunity for him. I mean So happy he finally was recognized for his amazing talent, but isn't that what a good couch does ? Looks and finds talent in places least expected? This child was RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIS FACE. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE HE NEVER PICKED UP A BALL IN FRONT OF THE TEAM. SOMEONE KNEW HE WAS GREAT. THEY JUST DIDN'T LET HIM PLAY AROUND THEM . I DON'T HET IT.
The 9 dislikes are from the opposing team
Great follow up to a great story. But I wish there was more direct attention placed on making sure the lesson of his game passes through to autistic kids to be given a tryout early on rather than assuming they cannot play. I'd much rather see kids like this play authentically, even if poorly, than purely as tokens. While clearly some wont be able to do anything other than a staged event, JMac clearly shows that many probably can participate just fine even if only as a back-up or occasional minutes off the bench.
Beautiful. Simply beautiful.
I LOVE THIS GUY MR. INSPARATION
Legendary story
Just plain magic!
I’m glad they retired his jersey
An underappreciated aspect to his legend - that headshape was made to go bald, my word!
OMG, 6 3-point shots. WHOA!!! That is the stuff that dreams are made of. I bet if we saw the coach he was off camera crying, “Why didn’t I put him in all season????” Autistic kids are so often underestimated because people can’t get past the social difficulties they have. But when you do, there is always a reward waiting.
damn that's a quick release
Imagine that kid, being the water boy, practicing on the side, taking notes, and then once given his change, he smokes it!!! Hot as a pistol!!!
Steve Hartman got emotional as well.
I thought he was supposed to be short. He looks so tall here
He is older
My nephew called it a "growth spur".
I recall my 20th high school reunion and was amazed at how many guys who’d been shorter than me were now taller. They kept growing after high school!
boy draining 3s like it was nothin
God is great.
❤️
Wow how tall is he now he should have played
Stop with those onions please
STEPHEN CURRY MODE ACTIVATED
He is my teacher and said he met him
Dat boy greening
IMAGINE
Nba why you no draft him 😠😠
He is my teacher and he said he seen a lot of NBA players
He wasn't actually very good. He actually missed his first 2 shots. The first one was even an airball. Like he said, he just "caught fire" and got a magically lucky ending to his high school career.
He’s my lunch monitor
That me cousin
still brings tears to my eyes everytime i watch this story, and bless his coach for putting a lot of faith to Jason and letting him play in the last 4 minutes of that game. Epic 🥲❤❤❤