Isaiah Austin Offered Job with NBA After Health Condition Ended Career

July 22nd, 2014 by Matt Fitzgerald Leave a reply »

Former Baylor basketball star Isaiah Austin had his dreams of becoming an NBA player cut short after being diagnosed with a health condition known as Marfan syndrome just days before the 2014 NBA draft. However, Austin may still be affiliated with the league once his education is complete in Waco.

Austin told TMZ.com that he has been offered an NBA job by commissioner Adam Silver, with the stipulation that he finishes his degree at Baylor. He also said he's already doing a little work now for the NBA Cares program.



Silver added an unexpected twist to the draft that made Austin's night far brighter. Just days after learning of the diagnosis that ended his basketball career, Austin heard his name called, having been made an honorary selection by the NBA.

Turner Sports' Ernie Johnson was one of many who felt the classy gesture was wonderful to witness:



If the league office isn't ultimately in Austin's plans, the 7-footer may be an imposing presence patrolling the sidelines as a coach, possibly at Baylor, per NBA.com's Scott Howard-Cooper:

I never really thought of coachi ...

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