WATCH: Why NBA star John Wall broke down in tears after win

Washington Wizards star John Wall scored 26 points and dished off 17 assists to lead his team to an epic double-overtime victory over the Boston Celtics. That led to this amazing moment in the post-game interview of the emerging point guard breaking down in tears.

 

 

Last season, Wall befriended cancer patient Miyah Telemaque-Nelson. She died earlier in the day at age six, leaving him in an emotional state throughout the day.

If you were blessed to meet and get to know Miyah you know how special of a little gir... http://t.co/FjGYmt9oZR pic.twitter.com/twA7IjMI4k

— John Wall (@JohnWall) December 9, 2014

— JST, GMA News