Washington Wizards' John Wall Breaks Down After Dedicating Win To 6-Year-Old Who Died From Cancer
Redeem now Washington Wizards point guard John Wall got emotional after a 133-132 double-overtime victory against the Boston Celtics.
In a postgame interview, Wall, who finished with 26 points and 17 assists, dedicated the game to 6-year-old cancer patient Miyah Telemaque-Nelson, who died Monday morning after battling Burkitt's lymphoma. Telemaque-Nelson was a fan of Wall's, and Wall helped her meet Nicki Minaj.
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in.In the postgame interview, Wall said: "It's just tough, man, to see a little kid fight so hard for cancer and can't beat it. This game's for her, my jersey, my shorts, I'm gonna give it to her family. It's a tough day for me. I really cried today, so ..."
Wall trailed off, welling up with tears, and then broke down:
Wall also posted an Instagram collage in dedication to Telemaque-Nelson:
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