Michael Jordan Sent Boxes of Gear To Autistic Fan Who Wore Full MJ Uniform at Pickup Game
Jeffrey Harrison, aka CDA MJ, is quite possibly Michael Jordan’s biggest fan.
When someone recorded the 33-year-old Harrison wearing a full MJ uniform at a pickup game in July, the video instantly went viral. But that wasn’t the full story.
This nigga got the full Jordan everything on lmao pic.twitter.com/gdcr4tnp3r
— Bubba Scarfs (@J_Hardiman23) July 5, 2016
About a week after Harrison became an internet sensation, a local Idaho TV station told Harrison’s story—how he’s been a fan of Jordan since age 4, and his love of basketball has played an integral part in his life with autism.
As close friend @AlfredByrd told me, he doesn't take meds for his autism. Basketball is his drug. Something to focus his time & energy on.
— Darnay Tripp (@DarnayTripp) July 11, 2016
Word got all the way to the G.O.A.T. himself, who has been in a particularly giving mood recently.
MJ sent Harrison two boxes of gear, a letter and personally called his No. 1 fan on Friday. Jordan wanted to do something special for Harrison. Boy, did he ever…
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