Isaiah Austin is an American basketball player who completed his college career for the Baylor Bears in 2014. He had been considered a first-round prospect in the 2014 NBA draft until he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome. On June 26, 2014, between the 15th and 16th picks of the 2014 draft, Commissioner Adam Silver made Austin a ceremonial pick, which fulfilled his dream of getting drafted. The crowd gave him a standing ovation as he walked up to the podium. He was offered an NBA job by Adam Silver, with the stipulation that he finishes his degree at Baylor University

Marfan syndrome is a disorder that can render its victims vulnerable to aortic aneurysm ruptures, especially during intense physical exertion.

Vowing from the instant of his diagnosis to reap good from his misfortune, Austin has fulfilled that pledge by becoming the public face of a movement to publicize the disorder. The stakes are high: Undiagnosed Marfan syndrome typically kills the afflicted in their 40s, while treatment leads to more-or-less normal life expectancies.

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