Jason McElwain Autistic Basketball Player

Autistic basketball player Jason McElwain has the game of his life

[@HunterVook]

Oh man if only every school had such a positive support system. This is precious.

[@AnthonyLeachman-sc6es]

🤣👌🏻

[@shipofthesun]

The D was not backing off. Putting a hand in his face, and staying close. You don't make 6 3's by accident.

[@AnthonyLeachman-sc6es]

👍🏾🤣

[@kimberlycrusher4065]

Watching success stories like this gives me hope for my son.

[@cschnei2014]

I cry every time I watch this. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

[@DxttiG6ixx]

+Sweatyincestdoug LMFAOOOOOOOOO KING OF KZbin!

[@davidbann8388]

I do too ....but if you ever tell anyone, Ill deny it lol

[@shueyfogel6441]

How the hell did the coach not recognize this kid's talent. I would have had him as my starting shooting guard every god damn game.

[@rawdog42]

Exactly. 6 three pointers. Leading scorer in the game. That's not a fluke. Should have been a starter all season.

[@Tee-OhBee]

rawdog42 😂😂😂😂😂 you’re being ridiculous. It’s a 2 minute clip against a team barely playing defense.

[@mikeyisniceha]

@@Tee-OhBee dude didn't play all season. Comes off the bench and hits 6 3's.. he can hoop

[@dawnwallis6732]

@@Tee-OhBee did you vote for trump

[@trumpslayer8460]

I don't know about a starter, the kid is small, we don't know how he plays defense, he definitely should of seen action as a reserve for scoring boost maybe an 8th or 9th man.

[@cathyjobrock7842]

I am a basketball coach for the YBA in my small town here in Idaho.... I want to say this video reminds me why I coach. I watch the video any time I need a positive uplift. I once had a highly functioning autistic boy on my team, he came up to me at our last game and said he had not made a basket all season, I turned to him and said well this is your game. He ended up swooshing one in it was perfect...... I will never forget the light in his eyes and how proud he was. I love this! Thank you for inspiring me!

[@Filipinogenetics]

Thank you for not being one of the a-hole coaches who ruin it for many kids. Not too many who actually care

[@togetherforever22]

This guy really inspires me. This really prove anyone can do anything no matter what. GOOD JOB JASON!!

[@ThePicklemonman]

How can any sick person dislike this?

[@F0ur_Tw3nty]

ThePicklemonman Maybe they're jealous.

[@njerecordings4296]

The team he beat.

[@austinswngr3]

it's his peers enthusiasm from just entering the game that gets me. They could've just treated him nice, but they make him feel special. Not every high school does that. That's a good senior class.

[@Gupieland]

Who would give this a thumbs down?

[@ero2bosniamods887]

The other team lol

[@kennethgibson1092]

Some pos with no heart

[@Vegheadsrock]

The truth is that people love to see the underdog achieve his dream. Go Jason! You rock dude! Everyone I show this to cries.

[@lucyjo06]

In every society where parents fear for their children being bullied, this story is so refreshing. Everybody including the teachers and students at the school should be congratulated for giving this student every opportunity to express himself as they would any other student. This is an example to the world.

[@heartsdesire456]

i remember seeing this on TV. It makes me happy to see that there are decent children left in the world. At my highschool everybody tormented the boy with autism and i couldn't stand to see it. It made me sick to be associated with those people. Seeing a whole group of young people being decent human beings gives me some comfort in the future of humanity.

[@imaloserdude7227]

I love basketball and this little story just puts an exclamation mark on how I feel. I'm trying to stop crying in Starbucks, but can't. Awesome! Absolutely awesome! Jason was a hero for a day, on fire and doing exactly what he loves.

[@EkoluX3]

This is one of basketball's greatest moments and Ive been playing and watching for 43 years old.

[@Abstrack23]

148 dislikes comes from people that dont have a soul. seriously how can anybody dislike this kid, this is the most inspirational story i ever heard of.

[@peterlamborn8481]

J-Mac with da shot boy

[@disastrousabsolite]

All 202 people who disliked this video are heartless

[@kastrosadam892]

Puppy Con 203 people

[@donvdm1643]

Adam Castro I made it 210 for you, no need to thank me.

[@amazjcproductions3108]

This is absolutely heart-warming. This makes me think about some of the players on my youth softball team. No one is different, the game is the same for all.

[@ZachK1231]

I just love that the students are so excited for him. Great example of how everyone should be!

[@marijaunnaz]

damn he killed it

[@Rarjona74]

Beautiful!! 😂😉👏👏😘 Amazing Good Job Jason!!

[@olyhanscoms]

To those that disliked....I didn't see a story about a kid that had a disability or someone I should feel sorry for. I saw a high school kid that was given a chance to prove himself and make a memory he can be proud of. Don't try so hard to make a negative out of such a great story!

[@sobetsygirls]

You know what, Jason should be so proud of himself. Jason, I saw you at a close school. You were great!!

[@DavidDouglasJr]

They should have put him in four years beforehand

[@Markbetta]

Awesome person!!!! He is coming to talk to my school tomorrow!!!! Lane Tech!!! Then he will visit our 2nd period room to talk personally to us c:

[@kgaccount]

Cute! I'm sooo happy he had this moment. Wow. What a special person. His parents are blessed

[@margaretricketts5239]

beautiful story about persistence and faith..loved it

[@MelbourneShUffler121]

thats really sweet

[@DTCB42]

I didn't know 50 cent had a brother

[@aidandanby7577]

Amazing!! I have an Autistic boy aged 7 and that warms me up when I watch it!! Well done J Mac

[@SuperFear83]

man i got shivers when he hit that first 3 and everyone erupted...this video is a few years old I hope this kid has a great life!!!

[@funstream48]

Anutha one.

[@johnnatoli1535]

Shot better than lonzo in his debut

[@hannahjoelydia]

Excellent ... we need to see more videos like these.. they sure make you feel happy!

[@Tebbbaz]

No matter how many times I've seen this I still bawl my eyes out as much as the 1st time

[@mattlaw8020]

This is so amazing, makes me tear up hearing that crowd roar everytime he hits a 3

[@keithgreen3127]

still one of the most incredible stories I've ever seen

[@nickymcauliffe1636]

well done jason, 4 mins left and you put all your hard work in it and you deserved it, well done champ

[@09chacon]

Senior year and out with a bang!!! Good for him! These are the unexpected moments that makes life so interesting.

[@jazzwolf5249]

This is a amazing story, it is known that people with autistic have a big talent, they are not weird or something else. It really looks like a movie, the begining of his game was not the best and a minute later he was a hero, hope he will never forget this moment.

[@Musicarqlzers]

i love this kind of story.. made me smile a lot..

[@brianclough]

Well done son, I hope you've gone on to even better things in life. You're an inspiration to many.

[@100hishamm]

Amazing Jason - I almost cried from joy watching you playing, best of luck.

[@elizaheathen]

this makes me cry every single time i watch it.

[@ImSqky]

This is truly amazing! Good job J-Mac!!!

[@thatguytwanald]

I absolutely love this story. Congratulations dude!

[@FCMAN232]

This guy inspires me so much. I have Asperger's Syndrome, so I live my life everyday based off him. THANKS JASON!

[@Gidget7816]

This made me tear up with joy. My son has high-functioning autism. He is only six, but he is brilliant. I know it may not seem like this boy has a disability, but for those that dispute it, they most know nothing about it. I have such high hopes and aspirations for my son. I know that he can make all of his dreams come true, just like Jason McElwain is doing. Please do not put down a person that has a disability. You know nothing about what it is like for them or what they are going thru

[@groundpounder66]

still puts tears in my eyes.

[@kcosgrovelakers]

I'm high functioning autistic. I'm subscribed for the first time right now. I'm really a 329th subscribe. Jason McElwain is like Steph Curry in a game. His three point scoring in a game. I love basketball.

[@bjvee]

Awesome - what a fantastic story - go Jason. All the respect in the world to you.

[@Corneilus1]

Still the greatest sports video on KZbin!

[@hopeful9723]

I think that it is so cool that he can get along with everyone, and that he is that good considering what he has to go through.

[@TheBadAssCOW]

This almost had me in tears. Amazing!

[@iluvvmusic101]

wow i wish my school had that many fans!! i love this story, I swear I started crying the first time I watched it!!

[@michaelrs21]

I start tearin up a little bit every time i watch this

[@benjaminp4]

Always makes me smile when I watch this.

[@stefan2serb]

ey man forreal i got teary as well man shit, when they all swooped the court for him man imagine that must have been the best day of his life! and well deserved, shit like this gets me mad emotional real talk

[@1bubbletrouble]

That's really great and inspiring, and I am just asking why would you want to dislike this.

[@SamanthaLynnBby]

that's beautiful that theres good people in the world who actually accept him for who he is..i wish there was more people like that..he just wants to be treated normal...sick people in this world... God needs to make more people like him..

[@jaylentv1]

Omg...my heart is so full watching this..❤

[@MrOscard47]

man do i love his story...it makes me tear up

[@angdupuis]

I am the mother to two autistic sons. I am glad that the world is able to see the joy,,,the life,,,the purity in a child with autism. Give them tools to show you who they are and what they can do. Let them guide you,,,and they will repay you,,,with joy. Autism does not define my boy's, rather they teach me every day,,,,,,what autism is not. It is not a life sentence,,,when the world accepts them,,they will grow to love them.

[@Shizcake7]

Holy mother of mothering mother! I'm at a lost for words! haha. That is soooo amazing! I literally got the chills watching this!!!! This is deff. added to my favorites on youtube now

[@Cherbear567]

Lovely - I am bawling. This was really nice to see :)

[@peanut6599]

Inspiring. Great job. Looked like he was having the time of his life.

[@mwcarolina]

this is a great story to hear, i am happy for this kid.

[@uproar84]

Just one of those videos that will live forever.

[@Purple2442]

gives me chills every time.

[@SamuelOtaala]

SHITTT! I got goosebumps when he sunk his first three pointer. Awesome stuff! Also, was sent here by Criss Angel, so i guess I gats me thumbs up!

[@jpmorgan187]

Inspirational. You have to wonder how Jason would've played if they gave him a chance earlier.

[@lafontaine13]

incredible, beautiful...pure

[@hyronv]

This is so sweet to watch!

[@MillowQc]

Feel good stories, gotta love em.

[@jimavers4805]

Never gets old...

[@mattc941]

Thats a great school were his teammates were genuinely that excited for the dude, not matter gender, race, whatever. Thats so awesome.

[@LoCoAde87]

Teared up myself watching this. Delighted for the lad.

[@KaostarTheWolfyGamer]

I remember watching this on Countdown With Kieth Olbermann many, many years ago. Damn awesome kid!

[@trav_1981]

Wtg Jason, keep doing what u love, that's all that matters...As to those that disliked this video, ARE U INSANE!!! These are the type of athletes u should pay attention to.

[@dogggcatt2]

he gives me and my family so much hope for my little brother

[@Basssinger86]

There's not much I can say that hasn't already been said. That kid is incredible!

[@goodship2]

GREAT video by the way. I love things like this. ^-^

[@Violinstef]

Wow, I can't believe this happened 3 years ago. It's such a great story!

[@candie8301972]

Been trying to google any professional athletes that did what Jason has done in a game. Nothing related came up except Jason's story. This is more amazing than that I could have ever imagined! The story is awesome enough, having no results with as far as professional b ballers to what Jason has done in that 4 minutes is more impressive. WOW!

[@Merely]

loved it!!! brought a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. :)

[@JohnNicholasDLC]

I still cry when I watch it

[@losingzoe]

this is awesome! so happy for him!

[@traveller4life123]

Sat at my computer with tears in my eyes.

[@ccsparrows]

Makes me tear up so bad

[@eventhorizon55]

What an inspirational story...

[@uhCatify]

My brother has autism. And its so nice too see that not everything is to worry in an autistic child. This shows that there not any different and that they can do just as much as any of us can. Good job.

[@Kevsgirl234]

YOU COULD NOT BE MORE RIGHT! He is obviously HIGH functioning and very social. At least he FINALLY did get his chance :)

[@huntersnoderly1638]

These daggum GOOSEBUMPS!

[@EXIx2]

Video still makes me cry, bro

[@Cruel456]

That's something the world needs... no suicide blasts, earthquakes, oil spills or something... good news and incredible storys like this make the world better...

[@asadayaan2cute]

Jason looks like an amazing friend :)

[@kaivilyn]

This is just amazing! :D

[@JustinCox76]

amazing. very proud of him.

[@kwgrid]

Love this video!!