BOSTON – It was a Christmas dream come true for one young basketball fan, thanks to the Boston Celtics and Make-A-Wish.
Delivered game ball
Ikenna Okere, 13, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia back in December of 2023. Last Christmas was a difficult one. Okere spent the holiday in the hospital in immense pain.
This year was a different experience, with his wish coming true. Okere got to experience a Boston Celtics game like never before. The Celtics superfan got to deliver the game ball and watch the showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers from courtside seats.
Okere even got the chance to meet his favorite player, Jayson Tatum, who stopped by to sign his jersey…