A high school student with special needs is getting a lot of love from his classmates after sinking the winning shot at a basketball game.
Robert Lewis, 19, has Down syndrome and is the manager of his high school’s basketball team.
Last Friday night, the head coach asked Robert to sub-in.
Robert managed to get the ball and sink a 3-pointer, triggering an eruption of cheers by the entire gymnasium crowd.
“After the game, everyone picked me up and said, ‘Money Robert!’ I just loved it,” said Robert.
His parents were moved by the emotional moment.
“I have never seen so much love in one gym in my life,” said Robert’s mom, Judy Lewis.
Robert’s brother, Matthew, was playing on the opposing team that night.
Everyone there said they’re proud of Robert’s shining moment.
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