When the junior varsity basketball team at Philip Simmons High School was closing its season earlier this month, team manager and freshman Carson Watters was surprised with a moment to shine on the court. Playing sports means everything to Carson, but because he has Down Syndrome, keeping up with other kids has been challenging. So, when coach Ryan McCauley waved Carson onto the court for a chance to make a shot, he kept trying till he made it in. NBC News’ Kate Snow shares Carson’s family and team’s emotional reaction to the big moment.
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Well done mom and dad! You have encouraged and supported this fine young man to be all that he can be despite challenges!
Took at least three shots. Maybe give him one crack at it at the beginning of each quarter and if he goes zero for four, so be it. At least a basket in that way would feel more like he earned it. This way doesn't seem any different than a bucket in practice.
When I went to school, kids like Carson would get bullied and made fun of, I'm glad to see it's different now these days.
the edits are 🔥
Nice of the opposing team to let them do this
Glad they did this for him and the other team took part.
Way to go, Carson! Big future for that handsome young man. 💜💜💜💜💜💜
If this doesn't make u smile
This is beautiful. I want this for my son ❤️
❤🙏🏾
I love how mom put her phone down. She didn't need a video, she was going to remember that for ever
He is going to get hurt.
He has the spirit for the game and that'll do.
Beautiful. I’m so glad to see the youth support each other in a positive way
Carson is a sports hero in many way. He's living life to the fullest and I'm proud as his fan.
Awesome 👍
I love this so much, it's not about his disability but about his ability to want to participate that just makes me smile, his teammates and couch are angels truly angels on earth
Carson! You are so good!!! Great shot buddy. You are a great athlete with a lot of skill and heart. Beautiful young man!
That’s wonderful! You got it, Carson! You go!🙏🧡✌️
Way to go Carson!
This is sportsmanship, great teammate's and coach.
Carson is cute and a great athlete. What a combination 😍.
Outstanding!!! character matters. His excellence is inspiring.
Man. Allergy season, am I right?
I love how many sports Carson plays! A true athlete!
Carsons coach and team mates are the best. Congrats on that awesome shot Carson!!!
These kids are teaching us how we should alway act towards each other. I'm not crying your crying
What about a shoutout to the kids on the other team for been absolute champions and letting Carson score?
That's cool. How wonderful. 💜
Great story blessings to Carson ❤
I'm glad that Carson is showing everyone that he's capable of being in sports and everything else that everyone else can. Even though he has down syndrome, he's very capable of doing everything and this shows that.