Playing basketball, and not playing victim

Fourteen-year-old Jamarion Styles, of Boca Raton, Florida, lost his hands, and most of his arms, as an infant due to a rare bacterial infection. But that didn’t stop him from dreaming of playing on his middle school basketball team. Since Steve Hartman first reported his story in April 2017, Jamarion has gone on to play freshman basketball, and he has every intention of making varsity one day.
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[@KayJay79]

I get annoyed when I get stuck behind a slow driver in traffic and this young angel of a man says he doesn't need his arms! I need to get it together and shift my perspective ASAP! I love these stories!

[@loisw4781]

This should be mandatory viewing in every school throughout the country. Jamarion sets an example of determination rarely seen. His coach should be lauded for his compassion and seeming insight. I am so touched, inspired and excited to see this story.

[@tedreynolds6363]

Steve, I get sick and tired of you making me cry tears of joy every week! 😀

[@phatcrayonz]

This kid is a hero in positivity

[@EvaRiddick]

Beautiful story!

[@daimonperez3464]

This at best is what we should strive to be. The best human beings we can be. This young man put a tear and a gigantic smile on my face all at the same time. It goes to show you- NEVER give up on your dreams....

[@edgarturner7032]

That made feel good enough to cry.

[@beestilllee4669]

may you baby stay bless all ways

[@malikl3643]

He reminds me of that kid from the show Everybody Hates Chris. What a positive young man, the other kids were just being kids. Although life isn’t fair. I’m a sucker on being fair I would have picked him...

[@saddiesaed]

God will make a way for you lil Man..Continue living in your dreams..🙏🏾

[@beestilllee4669]

he real good stay up brother good job

[@rubyspolishednailz]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!

[@lisan.5453]

I wish the "mainstream news" would post uplifting stories like this story.

[@phatcrayonz]

Lisa N. We need it. All the news reports is angry news against our president. We need to stand by Trump. And I love news like this. It’s positive.

[@beestilllee4669]

he did a good job

[@Pepeso0x]

So cool

[@mikegerics-em5ih]

i love big number 52 in black....just smiling with his hands on his hips nice.

[@Fwixi]

how great is our God! Jesus is good!

[@CkbetterTV]

this item is individual

[@brainsareus]

I have a deep set aversion to the phrase "Playing the victim"; simply because, it's been so shamelessly politicized by the right wing.

[@connormilton9929]

How can he write though

[@fevure]

Blaq people , arms or no arms , great at basketball

[@whitemamba8137]

He will never make it to the NBA, so just quit wasting your time now.

[@funkystudios12]

CJ DA GOAT oh yeah says who?

[@GinYeager]

classy...

[@fevure]

Lol

[@luxuriouslemonade9518]

Alexis LaRock It’s not even funny tho. You know how much courage he has and he is brave enough to try this.

[@fevure]

Orling Garcia I was chuckling at the insensitive comment so please