The shootings at Michigan State happened in February during evening classes at Berkey Hall and nearby at the MSU Union. Hao said his spirits were strong and he was now a 76ers fan because of Harden. “When I got injured, he read the news about that, he just came to give us all the support we need,” Hao told The Associated Press. The family watched the game from a club box at the Wells Fargo Center. Harden also kept his promise that Hao could attend a game. “Just think about the positive things and keep pushing. “I know it’s tough right now, just gotta be mentally strong,” Harden said in February in video of the call. Harden learned after the shooting that Hao was a fan of his and donated sneakers, money and then called the student to offer encouragement.
Hao’s father also wore a Harden jersey and posed for pictures as the 76ers warmed up behind him. 1 Sixers jersey and attended the game with his parents.
Hao recently left a Chicago rehabilitation facility where he’d been since a February shooting on the East Lansing campus that killed three students and injured five others. The 20-year-old Hao and his parents had been invited by Harden to attend a 76ers game once he was available to travel. Hao was all smiles as he looked on from the court, a needed respite from looming rehabilitation for the international student from China who attended Game 4 as Harden’s guest.īefore the game, Harden leaned into Hao and got small pats on the back before resuming his pregame drills. “He brought me good vibes, good energy,” Harden said.
Harden had just scored 42 points, removed his sneakers, signed them and handed them to his new friend.
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