LeBron James is a class act.
Like many people his age in America, Emanuel Duncan really wants to meet LeBron James, according to the Indianapolis Star.
“My bucket list is to meet LeBron. That’s the one thing I want to do. Meet LeBron James. That’s my role model. He inspires me to do everything. To be a good person, to put other people first, to live your life and do what makes you happy. If I meet LeBron James, that would make my day. I wouldn’t ask for anything.”
He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a terminal disease whose sufferers generally have a life expectancy that can extend into their 30s or 40s. However, at 19, Duncan is already at an age where some pass away from the disease.
Being a global superstar, LeBron James probably hears a ludicrous amount of devastating stories from fans like Emanuel regularly. So it would be unlikely that James would be able to find the time to respond to him, right?
Wrong.
LeBron sent Emanuel Duncan of Indy a signed jersey, some shoes, promise bands and some @beatsbydre headphones. First-class move, @KingJames.
— Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) November 13, 2015
Emanuel may not have got the chance to meet his hero, but he received pretty much the next best thing. Not only did the NBA star send him a wonderful array of gifts, but he also enclosed a touching letter to Duncan, which easily trumps everything else that was sent in the package.
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LeBron's letter to Emanuel. Don't ever say LeBron is no hero. Not to me. LeBron saw this: https://t.co/H4KdwxCEdg pic.twitter.com/hD34HAMQOj
— Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) November 13, 2015
What a wonderful gesture.
