On the Road: N.C. basketball team gets miracle assist

As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets a basketball team whose junior guard dedicated a crucial game to a friend he lost to cancer. When the game came down to the wire, something remarkable happened.

[@missanonymus585]

Steve's voice cracked a little in the end. So sweet.

[@mikewrasman5103]

Steve Hartman is a very worthy successor to Charles Kuralt with his On The Road stories!

[@mikewrasman5103]

I always cry when I watch this story.

[@Kris_96]

I won't cry... I won't cry... nope, just nope... *too late*

[@hillybilly-zx1nf]

+Kristiyan Krastev me too

[@alexmurray1987]

Kristiyan Krastev yep the end got me

[@chicagozephyr2399]

Watched it 3 times...teared up 3 times. Great, great story!

[@Andy13april64]

I keep watching this, humanity at its greatest.

[@davidbarancyk565]

Steve Hartman’s stories are always the best. Don’t ever stop. There are just too many stories left to tell.

[@CoverGirlQueenBarbie]

My social studies teacher makesus watch one of these on the road videos every week, they are so inspiring and it gives me hope

[@lynnecarnivale5085]

You have a great teacher who REALLY teaches! God bless you, your teacher and students. Let your heart be filled with goodness... it's a wonderful lesson for life. God bless and Peace to you, Lynne 🍃💜🍃

[@lynnecarnivale5085]

Wait, 5 years ago you posted this? I know God will still bless you all! Peace!

[@jonahjustus9638]

Sorry to be so offtopic but does someone know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid lost my login password. I love any help you can give me

[@joelabanca2480]

I am a grown man and it made me cry. It takes a lot to make me cry, and this made me proud of both of these young men.

[@davidpost428]

Oh boy. Miracle is right ! God bless Spencer and Josh.

[@veronicasantos1927]

It makes me cry may God be with you !

[@yitzchakissachirschberg7670]

This weird liquid on my face, where did it come from....

[@johnb6653]

From your dad

[@nelliehunt3393]

That's all you could focus on fool.

[@444LSARA]

Ur uncle 💞

[@stevegalish1037]

How in the world can you NOT love Steve Hartman!!!! Every day stories that illuminate the very best of life. Thank you Steve Hartman!!!

[@tashiwangchuk2860]

You are an epitome of friendship Spencer.. Way to go . Josh had a beautiful smile.. Hope this smile brings you inspiration to bring smile in others.. You are a fighter Spencer.. Miracle happens.. It just requires your believe... Best wishes.. 👍👍👍

[@polozplayzz5546]

I’m literally crying

[@jamesjordan201]

made me cry like a baby best program on the air

[@wingeddragon120]

While there were people on the court physically , there was someone else , while not in person , but just as much in spirit

[@ericmarin6454]

Damn, that broke me up inside

[@geisalagordon9966]

That shot was truly amazing

[@amywantland5359]

Omg, this one put a big lump in my throat and tears in my eyes 😥 What a Beautiful Friendship they had. What a Shot !

[@porratafam4341]

Who else got the chills??

[@wolfkingcaesar4711]

yep..

[@Kpoplover_forever303]

me

[@nicholasclaus9695]

Porratafam Snags I do every time

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

I call them God Chills! 🙏

[@sexylexie]

I have to stop watching these videos I’m crying so much.. so beautiful

[@BOBBYRIF1]

THAT....gave me chills!

[@mikewrasman5103]

I still cry listening to this story!

[@oiaiofoster4775]

I Thank God for Mr.Steve Hartman. For he & his family makes A Big Difference Through His On The Road Stories🙏🏻❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@waltermameli2026]

Good things happen to good people.....

[@chriswesterfield2042]

Spencer- I'm in awe of you. This video is so uplifting. You have life figured out and you understand the correct way to live.

[@oiaiofoster4775]

It is Soo Heartfelt, I am a Cancer Survivor and this Story I can Relate. God Bless Them All!!

[@lamontbrooks2683]

have a good life josh have a good life

[@mikewrasman5103]

This always chokes me up!

[@navjotsingh209]

My heart goes out to this young man

[@Kpoplover_forever303]

I lost my friend to brain cancer😭 he was the person who would make u laugh when u were up set

[@lynnecarnivale5085]

Hold on to the awesome memories and live a good life! God bless you. Peace, Lynne 🍃💜🍃

[@LuManKrix]

@@lynnecarnivale5085 bad ideas make the best memories dontodntodntodnotneondit thoooose

[@brianparent8901]

Wow! This one really made me cry...

[@muffs55mercury61]

OMG how awesome this one is. What a beautiful three pointer that was (that happened once at my high school in 1974) Yes his late friend definitely assisted. I watched that shot several times.

[@michaeljj43]

i love steve hartman. his stories make the world a better place.

[@benfoldsismygod]

I got goose bumps from watching that report.

[@Louis-mt7cg]

bramhurvitz me too. Right when the shot when in i got goosebumps

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

I call them GodChills!!!

[@GothicSarah543]

A last second half court shot is way more than a miracle shot 🏀

[@ThePiratebhoy]

Great Story love these on the road ones but this one is really great

[@ourfatherswar3464]

One survived cancer and the other one didn’t... man the heart ache

[@M.T.Z.P]

Josh has became the clutch angel.

[@williambirdwell8792]

Bitter sweet story 💙👼💙 And some great young men

[@ledlights4059]

I got the chills when he made in to the basket

[@hulahula3897]

Shivers down my spine damn

[@jamiejackson4663]

This story made me cry

[@aanon5716]

so sad about josh. hope spencer has a good long happy life.

[@andreroestenberg6346]

Great story. Amazing kid to keep him in his heart and never forget him. Amazing outcome

[@sharabarrett9762]

I'm sorry for your son's loss and I lost an Uncle to cancer too

[@patriciamurashige6879]

Oh my god!! The most wonderful real story I’ve heard in a long time!!! We need these heartwarming stories on these crazy times!!!!

[@gynunn8078]

He shot from more than half of the court! And made it omg!

[@meggrotte4760]

I think Josh was giving him a hand up in heaven. Imma self-supported Christian Missionary and God has been really kind to show me that animals go to heaven and so kids For adults we have to be willing to repent of our send but kids it's a different story

[@MrGotair]

This story proves that Spencer is one of the good guys - Thank you Spencer.

[@kathiepadilla4450]

I Love This!!! Can't watch it enough. ❌❤❌❤

[@MrRibby88]

Good gosh....talk about a story that can make a grown man cry.

[@Josecuevasification]

how broke the voice of the reporter was and the end barely made without crying. Is hard not to get emotional.

[@marygonzales8986]

I love Steve Hartman and his stories! Keep them coming, buddy!

[@prankgirl9112]

Oh my gosh, these videos are so addicting. I am on an On The Road bender and I've gone through a half a box of Kleenex already.

[@kamalakantanieves5371]

Thank you, Mr. Hartman, from the depths of my heart. You continue to inspire me when I need it the most! Gratitude......

[@MrFelixify]

On the road is the best tv show i have ever seen. You mean to tell me there is good things happening in America?

[@nanaobx]

I believe in miracles.....

[@jeridougherty2044]

Awe inspiring and heartwarming 👍

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Some of these stories never cease to amaze me! There’s something about them, that when you think about it, the world would never have known about this if it wasn’t for Steve. It’s not a professional game, in fact stuff like this probably happens on the pro circuit plenty of times. But it didn’t happen to a bunch of pros who make obscene amounts of money. It happened to a bunch of high school kids who may never play basketball after they graduate. But there’s the beauty of it. Their coach, for whatever reason, had them write these names on the basketball. And this young man, because of his illness, chose his friend. And this amazing game happened along with the equally amazing play. Which any of us might never have known about or been able to see if it wasn’t for this show. These little 2-3 minutes of another person’s life. In the 1,440 minutes each of us are allotted it’s a tiny window in their lives that we have the privilege of witnessing ourselves. And while I may not always remember the story, there is a beauty in each one presented. As we receive these few minutes of interaction between a group of people who somehow intersected each others lives to bring about moments of the greatness that lives in all of us. It only takes a decision, turning in the fork in the road you never even realized was there. To cut someone a break, to offer a hand up rather than a slap down. To make ammends that weren’t yours to make. So many little decisions and we get to see each one as they unfolded thanks to the generosity of Mr. Hartman and his equally generous family for letting him do this!

[@frankpecora4724]

Love these stories

[@jackjohnson4021]

One of the best he's done!

[@iyantae88888]

I gotta stop cutting onions this time of night. No bueno.

[@mjt2231]

Good lord, life really is beautiful

[@amyj222]

Love this story!

[@kishicarl9971]

I got chills watching his haft court shot

[@johngarcia5396]

Amazing story!!!

[@ABreadClip]

Anyone else think that If they watched anymore sad vids they wouldn’t cry because they cried to much this one and have no tears left?

[@anthonyalston2405]

Really enjoyed this!!!

[@ellenkanne6021]

Ohhh my lord!!!! That is amazing!! I think spencers freind helped him make that basket!!!

[@kellieturner9808]

That’s an amazing story

[@nicholasclaus9695]

Josh was holding that ball after his friend threw that 🏀

[@keztukariri]

Fly high young Josh ❤ much love and respect to you Mr. Wilson xoxo

[@CarrilloDM]

UGH!!! I hate when I get dust in my eyes while watching these.

[@1bls]

That kid will be a fantastic Dad should he choose to be one.

[@snypergenex5229]

It sounded like the narrator was gonna cry in the end

[@barbarawright5774]

Steve, where are you??? KZbin is just not the same since you disappeared. God please be blessing you.

[@melissareid640]

Beautiful. 🙏💝🙏

[@nightdoggo5909]

The 93 people who dislike probably have a dark heart

[@billlawrence4047]

Awesome story.

[@MPaz-im7mu]

Que Dios te bendiga. Por siempre.🥰

[@nicholaslandolina]

This is awesome!

[@johansoons8413]

who ever disliked this, u know noting about life. And are worthles. end of storry.

[@alanzimmerman6011]

Best episode

[@RemEntertainmentChannel]

Steve Hartman..your stories made me cry always❤️❤️❤️

[@teamboobooseth1]

I saw this on E60, and watching CBS Evening News tonight (2/27/15), the On The Road was also on basketball, and I wondered if they ever did this story.

[@alex-wj8mj]

YOUR WATCHING BALL IS LIFE!

[@phatcrayonz]

I’m not crying. No seriously I’m not. But I am smiling.

[@sophieadams0411]

Wow this touched me I literally almost started ugly crying

[@juniorbeckham2928]

RIP JOSH 🙏🙏❤❤

[@humanbeing8338]

I'm crying... I AM CRYING!!!!!

[@TP-fl9ul]

Wow such a nice friendship

[@iyantae88888]

Aw the narrator got choke up. :'(

[@roger_is_red]

love it!

[@jimstinchcomb772]

Banked It in what an unbelievable finish

[@ocoss1983]

I always want to see the story that after they finish the reporter at the end is crying.

[@mikewrasman5103]

Spencer Wilson really cares about his friend, Josh Romminger, even after Josh died of cancer!

[@Inema7]

Wow, just wow.

[@bobkin611]

Never knew this famous clip has this much meaning..

[@deankenney4316]

Gotta call the young man that banged the free throw out. Step up and let me shake your hand. Intentional or not, you missed for a reason.

[@myrnafernandez1835]

#1 video 💯%

[@ethancayton4197]

Every time I hear that dreaded word. I start crying

[@NaviNeku24]

Michigan?