Sixers honor Bensalem basketball star Kevin Grow

frome 6 ABC Action News:

PHILADELPHIA - February 18, 2014 (WPVI) -- Bensalem basketball star Kevin Grow made his debut as part of the Philadelphia 76ers, after signing a two-day contract.

On Tuesday night, Grow was introduced on center court with his new teammates.
Before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the teen was outfitted with his own custom jersey and a stall in the team's locker-room.
It was another memorable night for an inspirational young man.
The Sixers announced Monday they were signing the senior to a ceremonial two-day contract.
Signing the two-day contract capped an amazing week-long run in the national spotlight for the Bensalem High School senior.
Last week, Action News' Jeff Skversky reported on the 18-year-old whose story garnered attention from around the Delaware Valley.
"We said two minutes and you take advantage of your two minutes of fame. His life will be changed forever," said Earl Grow, father.
The teen, who has Down Syndrome, was the high school team's manager for the last four years.
Then, his coach let him suit up for the final two games of the season.

It’s Official: Teen With Down Syndrome Signs Contract With The 76ers

by Steve Beck and Dan Wing from CBS 3 Philly:

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Bucks County teen who became an internet sensation after his amazing performance on the basketball court signed a ceremonial contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.

The 76ers announced that they would sign Bensalem High School senior Kevin Grow to a two-day contract Monday.

The contract was offered in-person by Sixers President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Sam Hinkie at the team’s practice facility.

Grow, who has Down syndrome, had been a team manager for the Bensalem boys basketball team for four years. But it’s what he did on senior night on the court that’s garnering all of the attention.

Kevin got to play, and when he did, he made magic happen.

“They put him in for the last two minutes and he started hitting three point shots and couldn’t miss,” Kevin’s mom said.

Kevin hit four 3-pointers in the last two minutes of the game to help beat Neshaminy 64-40.

Overnight, Grow became an internet sensation.

The 76ers made the big signing on Monday evening, as Grow was inked to a two-day ceremonial contract.

Sixers Head Coach Brett Brown seemed to warm up to his newest player pretty quick.

Brown – “Can you play defense?”

Kevin – “I can play defense, yes.”

Brown – “I know you can shoot, but you can play defense too?”

Kevin – “Yeah.”

Brown – “I say we give him a three-day contract.”

With that, Kevin signed on the dotted line and was handed his practice uniform. But before he could hit the floor, Coach Brown let the inspiring teen know that the team needed his help.

Brown – “You’re going to teach our young guys how to hold your follow through, and how to shoot like you shoot.”

Kevin – “Okay.”

Brown – “Can you do that?”

Kevin – “Yeah.”

Brown – “I know you can. We welcome you to the team man. Thank you for coming.”

Kevin – “Thank you so much.”