Jarrius Robertson

Il Piccolo Jarrius Robertson Mvp Dell'all Star Game

... Lowry, Jason “White Chocolate” Williams, Oscar Schmidt, Draymond Green, Fat Joe, Jemele Hills. Solo per citarne alcuni. Eppure la stella, l’MVP del match è stato Jarrius Robertson. Il nome può non dire molto ma forse la sua storia parla per lui. Jarrius è un ragazzino di 14 anni di New Orleans che fin dalla nascita combatte contro una malattia congenita al fegato. Ha già subito un trapianto ma l’operazione non è andata come ci si aspettava, tant’è che il 14 enne è in attesa del secondo trapianto e nel pieno ciclo di medicinali e terapie. L’All Star Game di New Orleans, rappresentava una bellissima e ghiottissima occasione di farsi conoscere e apprezzare anche dal punto di vista cestistico, non solo dai suoi idoli ma anche dal pubblico di casa propria. Jarrius non si è limitato a guardare i campioni NBA dal bordocampo, ma ha lanciato un avviso a Draymond Green: “Un giorno sarò All Star come te”. Poi l’ha dimostrato. Entra in campo senza paura, sfoggia qualche linguaccia e si prende l’ovazione del pubblico. Poi aspetta che finisca ...

Tnt's Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley Have Praise For Pelicans' Anthony Davis

... All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center. "Oh man he's just special, and he seems like a terrific kid," Barkley said. "He is a special talent. I root for him.". When asked if he thought Davis had enough talent surrounding him, Barkley responded: "At one point Michael Jordan didn't either.". Barkley is hoping Davis sticks around in New Orleans and doesn't follow the trend of superstars switching teams. "I prefer the Dirk Nowitzki approach," Barkley said. "I'm going to keep trying and we are going to get better and then we're going to win. That's what happens. Michael Jordan went through some growing pains and he is the greatest player ever. (Jordan) didn't say 'I want to go play with some of my friends.' ". New Orleans memories. Smith has many memories about the city of New Orleans. He was being recruited by North Carolina and watching on television when Jordan hit the game-winning shot for the Tar Heels in the Superdome in 1982. And Smith made ...

Who Is Jarrius Robertson, The Inspiring Young Fan Stealing The Show At Nba All-star Weekend

... Celebrity Game, he told For The Win‘s Adi Joseph that he’s the playmaker that Le Bron James needs. “Yeah man me and Le Bron gonna be like Jordan and Scottie Pippen,” Jarrius said. He told Russell Westbrook the Thunder need more shooters to make the playoffs. Great moment from today's availability between Westbrook and @Jarrius. Sign the kid, Presti! __link__/ci Kt Ev 2 ty A. — Royce Young (@royceyoung) February 17, 2017. He fought Charles Barkley. — Jarrius Robertson (@Jarrius) February 17, 2017. He hung out with Anthony Davis. AD and me u know how we be 😂 #NBAAll Star __link__/eig FP 7 Hk P 2. — Jarrius Robertson (@Jarrius) February 18, 2017. He got a little bored while waiting to talk to John Wall. When the capital J journos won't let @Jarrius ask his questions 😂 😂 😂 #NBAAll Star __link__/AXv DMmq Gls. — Washington Wizards (@Wash ...

Biliary Atresia Patient Jarrius Robertson Had Himself A Day At The Nfl Honors Ceremony

... from when he signed his contract with the New Orleans Saints. 4-months later, Jarrius is onto bigger and better things. The 14-year-old suffering from a rare liver disease known as biliary atresia was all over the NFL Honors red carpet, interviewing and meeting football players. More importantly, he got to present an award on stage with his temporary head coach, Saints’ Sean Peyton. What a night it was for Jarrius. Before his big moment on stage, he got to hang out with some of the NFL’s greatest. — Jarrius Robertson (@Jarrius) February 5, 2017. Dolphin’s receiver Jarvis Landry. — Jarrius Robertson (@Jarrius) February 4, 2017. Antonio Brown and his funky hairdo. — Jarrius Robertson (@Jarrius) February 4, 2017. And even his all-time favorite quarterback, Drew Brees. — Jarrius Robertson (@Jarrius) February 3, 2017. Before the ceremony began, Jarrius was a little upset that Saints’ Head Coach Sean Payton wasn’t there for their award presentation practice, and during their interview, he let him know. — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) February 4, 2017. As the night went on, the awards began and it was time for Jarrius’ announcement of this year’s NFL Comeback ...

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... as unfinished business. Though it’s a light-hearted competition, Thomas has been fixated on responding to his critics. NBA SKITS @NBA_Skits. With something to prove on a competitive level, he's a clear-cut favorite to win. 3-Point Contest. Ron Turenne/Getty Images. After watching Murray rain three-pointers in the Rising Stars Challenge, it's almost guaranteed he'll show up in this contest next year. As for the 2017 contestants, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson will defend his crown. All the pressure falls on Thompson’s shoulders as the lone participant from his team in the event. Several contestants have displayed volume as well as efficiency in their three-point shooting. Kyle Lowry (Toronto Raptors), C. J. Mc Collum (Portland Trail Blazers), Nick Young (Los Angeles Lakers) and Thompson shoot above 40 percent from three-point range. The winner will emerge from that group. With all the pressure on Thompson to repeat, Mc Collum will snatch the three-point crown. After showing off his sideline-reporting skills on Friday night, the Blazers guard will set the net on fire ...

New Orleans Saints Super Fan Jarrius Robertson Takes Center Stage At Nfl Honors

... because Jarrius is best known at home as the heart of the Who Dat nation," Connick said. "Whether he's cheering the team on from a hospital bed or ribbing opponents from the sidelines of the Superdome, Jarrius is the ultimate hype man. In fact, he's so valuable the team even signed him to an honorary contract.". The Saints brought Robertson to their game in Kansas City in 2016 after signing him to an honorary contract. Once on stage with Connick and Payton, Robertson introduced himself and then threw it to them, saying he hoped they didn't mess up their lines. Robertson's father, Jordy, said before the event that Jarrius probably didn't realize the significance of what they were doing that night, not just for him, but for others in need of organ transplants. "We're here issuing out a very special award, but we're also here on a special level because we're actually reaching out all over the world now to get people to know about organ donation and fighting for a ...

Saints Lose, But Superfan Jarrius Robertson Looks Like He Still Had Heckuva Time In Kansas City

... 14, with a contract to be their "hype man" for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Robertson is interviewed at the Saints Training Facility in Metairie, La. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016. Robertson, who attends Lutcher in St. James Parish, is battling biliary atresia, a chronic liver disease that slows his physical growth, and is seeking a second liver transplant after already having a liver transplant when he was one year old. Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON. On Tuesday the New Orleans Saints surprised Jarrius 'JJ' Robertson, 14, with a contract to be their "hype man" for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Robertson warns the Kansas City Chiefs 'Don't Dance in My Endzone' at the Saints Training Facility in Metairie, La. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016. Robertson, who attends Lutcher in St. James Parish, is battling biliary atresia, a chronic liver disease that slows his physical growth, and is seeking a second liver transplant after already having a liver transplant when he was one year old. Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON. On Tuesday the New Orleans Saints surprised Jarrius 'JJ' Robertson, 14, with a ...

Saints' Super Fan Jarrius Shares His Spotlight For A Good Cause

... Now he needs another. Dr. John Seal is Jarrius' pediatric liver transplant surgeon. "Jarrius was born with a condition where his bile ducts don't form normally in the liver," Seal explained. Considering the serious surgery he needs, Jarrius is in the right place. Ochsner has been named number one in the country for liver transplants five years in a row and is the only accredited pediatric liver transplant program in Louisiana. In 2016, the Multi-Organ Transplant Institute at Ochsner has done more than 365 transplants, including heart, lung, liver and kidney transplants. Jarrius has charmed the doctors and staff at the hospital. "He's got this really radiant personality and that shines through in all of the camera time that he gets," Seal said. "But the reality is he's got some real serious symptoms from his liver disease.". When asked about it, Jarrius replied that he's always in pain, but he's dealing with the cards he's been dealt. Jeanne Bergeron is a transplant specialists at Ochsner. She has watched Jarrius go through the pain and struggles. "We know that his good days are great, but his bad days ...

Saints Superfan Jarrius Robertson Ready To Steal Show At Nfl Honors Ceremony

... Facility in Metairie, La. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016. Robertson, who attends Lutcher in St. James Parish, is battling biliary atresia, a chronic liver disease that slows his physical growth, and is seeking a second liver transplant after already having a liver transplant when he was one year old. Buy Now. Alex Restrepo | New Orleans Saints. Saints fan Jarrius Robertson poses for a picture with former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, who stands 7-foot-6, at his hotel in Houston for Super Bowl LI. (Alex Restrepo | New Orleans Saints). HOUSTON — When the NFL's past and present stars descend on the Wortham Theater Center on Saturday night for the NFL Honors awards show, they might all find themselves overshadowed by a pint-sized presenter. Jarrius Robertson, the diehard 14-year-old Saints fan battling a crippling liver disease, will take the stage. Robertson, along with Saints coach Sean Payton and entertainer Harry Connick Jr., will present the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year Award at the star-studded event televised by Fox from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., an experience that Robertson says will be bigger and better than anything he's gotten to do so far. Can't see video below? Click ...