I dare you to make it through this video without smiling (or crying)
By now, you’ve heard how Nerlens Noel brought 7-year-old leukemia patient Kelly Melton with him to the Derby. The heartwarming story is making the rounds in the national media this afternoon, along with the pictures that we’ve posted on the site over the past few days. Enjoy this video of the two on the red carpet, courtesy of the Courier-Journal.
Is it a little dusty in here or is it just me?
33 Comments for I dare you to make it through this video without smiling (or crying)
Tears and smiles.
What a class act! Gonna miss you Big Guy!!! Prayers to the little man!
That flat top feller is a good kid.
This is KY we don’t need the little girl w/ the sign we know who he is! Class has become the expectation for Nerlens, which is an unusual thing for a young man of his years.
Great player an even better person.
This is what Cal means when he says he recruits character… these guys are all great kids.. yes Nerlens is one of a kind!! A big thanks to him for representing the university and state so well and a prayer for Kelly.
The chick holding up the Nerlens Noel sign is smokin hawt.
What a great kid Nerlens is.
I shared this on facebook. Athletes have such a huge impact on kids and also the community. There’s so many more athletes that should look at what Nerlens is doing and mimic!
but these guys are all thugs, don’t go to class, don’t care about anything other than getting rich, etc. right? i have a 7 year old boy myself. this is so awesome of nerlens to do, and you can tell he isn’t just doing it to help his image. he genuinely cares and connects with people out of the kindness of his heart. he’s a genuine, sincere dude and i’m going to miss him.
That is a lesson in what we all can call CLASS! a caring young man way beyond his years….A prayer to them both….
Where is Archie Goodwin and all of his charity? Oh wait, he has none. He’s a selfish stuck up kid. I’m so proud of Nerlens and wish other players were like him.
Where’s my basketball escort?!
12 now now….
You are one hell of a young man Mr. Noel. You might not realize it but you gave that little fella the best day of his life I am sure. Good on ya sir! I wish all young men had your attitude and generosity!
I only posted this vid twice in the comment section in other posts. (Mrs. TT, might have been one of your posts)
Roland, do you want a medal or something? Lighten up, buddy.
Give credit where credit is due. You’re a hack anyway.
Apology for Mrs TT:
It was that Jones guy and Nichols posts:
http://kentuckysportsradio.com/?p=132885#comments #28
http://kentuckysportsradio.com/?p=132832 #25
question: Why writers at KSR SELDOM READ this site?
I wish I was as charitable at Nerlens. He really is an awesome guy.
TT, you’re awesome. Roland probably is compensating for where he lacks in other areas.
I can’t get enough of RSR! Always bringing the best articles and insight in the most uptight manner possible!
what? 18 your not me and 17 your not Mrs TT but from KRS.
Still you writers, here just write and seldom read.
Truthiness rulez.
17, I got medals the old fashion way.
18, I never said that. Just wish the writers could read.
Went to ESPN.com to see if they picked up this awesome story. Guess what? Lead story on BB site is article about guess who? That’s right. Kevin Ware. Surprise, surprise.
What an inspiration.Children adore him, and he is going to be sorely missed. My alltime favorite Cat, and I know he has to go, but I’ve never seen a player care and do so much for children. I just wish he could stay one more year some how.
My reaction: http://media.tumblr.com/14320503e5d7d848812029b9c864e415/tumblr_inline_mijov22HWI1qz4rgp.jpg
Roland, congratulations on becoming the biggest POS on this site. Go troll some other site since you seem to hate this one so bad. You’re the only one hiding behind your computer. I feel safe to say you are quite the piece of chicken sh*t in real life. You’re crabby and pathetic and quite honestly needs your ass beat! You put down Tyler every day, a woman none the less. Real tough man LOL
Awesome. Nerlens is an all-time Cat despite the short stay, injury and tough season. Wish we had him for longer. God bless little Kelly too.
Nerlens is that man. Love the guy.
Nerlens!!!! He is so awesome.
Roland… serious? You think they have time to go back and read every single comment on every single post? And even if they did, you want them to give YOU credit in the title for posting a link in a comments section on a blog? lol.