BLIND & BANNED: ISAIAH AUSTIN Almost Made The NBA! What Happened Stunted Growth

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  • Imagine waking up day after day, 6am workout after 6am workout, talent good enough to go all the way to the door step of your dreams and then everything gets red. You can’t see anything. You regain your vision and can still see the door right in front of you, even touch it so you know it’s real, and then they shut it, right in your face and tell you to stay away forever. Today’s feature can attest to just that. Blessed in the physical gene pool beyond what anyone could ask for at 7’1, made to play the sport of basketball, along with a love for the game equaling anyone that’s ever felt that love. He dominated competition ever since he was a 6’7 middle schooler, on his way to becoming a McDonald’s all American, one of the highest levels of achievement you can have as an ammeter. All signs pointed to an eventual lottery selection based on his high school performance, again size as a 7 footer, and becoming a top 10 shot blocker in college by the time he was ready to leave. But Isaiah Austin was hiding a very big secret. It wasn’t until he’d already enroll in college that word started to get out that he had a serious problem. One that could threaten to jeopardize it all. He couldn’t see from his right eye, due to an injury he suffered in elementary school on the baseball field. He was struck in the eye with a baseball, that loosened his retina, and two years later he injured the eye again after a hard slam that detached it almost fully. He did everything he was supposed to, and was sure to have at least a first round NBA career. Right before the draft, NBA doctors learned of how bad the situation was with Isaiah and banned him from playing in their league. Deeming it a health risk. BLIND & BANNED: ISAIAH AUSTIN Almost Made The NBA! What Happened Stunted Growth
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  • @stuntedgrowth
    @stuntedgrowth  Před 2 lety +36

    How would Isaiah Austin's career have turned out had he been able to play in the league? Also am I alone in hating the "Honorary" draft? You dress up and bring out all your family, taste your dream, all for them to not let you in the door. Must've been tough to deal with for him.

    • @Handysoccersc
      @Handysoccersc Před 2 lety +3

      Waddup stunted. Just throwing out some future players that would be good . Michael Finley, Yao, amare, Loul deng, etc

    • @andrebryant5081
      @andrebryant5081 Před 2 lety +3

      Yep that honorary draft doesn't give you first round lottery pick contract

    • @MKISports
      @MKISports Před 2 lety +6

      I hate it too. But if the NBA fulfilled their promises to him to have a position in the front office some time soon, I'll still be happy for him that his career would STILL move forward, even though he's not playing anymore.

    • @eaakh5105
      @eaakh5105 Před 2 lety

      Royce White Jr From Minnesota, Iowa State , Lottery pick #14

  • @Jonathanfifer00
    @Jonathanfifer00 Před 2 lety +28

    He had the perfect game for this era

  • @bigkirv4950
    @bigkirv4950 Před 2 lety +17

    I don't feel as if his growth was stunted. It was just one of those things that he really couldn't control. Overall, he made it further than most of these hoopers and now he's doing good in life! Austin you are a legend in my books! 💯

  • @PhiloFery
    @PhiloFery Před 2 lety +45

    And what's really messed up about this is they allowed Lamarcus Aldridge to come back after his life threatening injury, so damn quick too, smh.

  • @bjnt92281
    @bjnt92281 Před 2 lety +9

    Bottomline, when the NBA saw his diagnosis the first name that came to their minds was Hank Gathers(RIP) and they didn’t want a similar situation to happen.

  • @LonerBecause
    @LonerBecause Před 2 lety +19

    I'm glad you covered his story

  • @jonathanturner5618
    @jonathanturner5618 Před 2 lety +24

    I thought he was going to be great in the league. I really liked his game. Sad that he couldn't play. He's balling for the BIG 3 tho.

  • @juannunez5767
    @juannunez5767 Před 2 lety +11

    Waivers, lawyers, insurance policies, and PR have the final say in a lot of decisions that big business like the NBA make. If there's a 0.1% chance of a player dying in an NBA game or practice, the league isn't going to take that chance. They might make an exception for a proven star who has fans and sells merch if it's good PR, but they aren't going to take that chance to on a kid most NBA fans won't remember after draft night is over.

  • @Zaghzackio
    @Zaghzackio Před 2 lety +15

    He would have had a long and successful nba career imo. Sad what happened to him but atleast he can still play the game he loves.

  • @AndreaBaixinho
    @AndreaBaixinho Před 2 lety +7

    Austin has been basically unstoppable in the BIG3

  • @unappealingundesirable2826

    I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Sonics and Blazers fan. Japanese-American. Heaven Bless Isaiah Austin. Great human being, who is at peace with the unfortunate hand he was dealt. My Dad unexpectedly passed away in 2003 (we believe an embolism), and until Thanksgiving 2003 (when I MYSELF went to the ER, with what fortunately was just "anxiety"), seriously thought about ENDING my own life.

  • @ionlymakeobviouscomments3170

    Can you do videos on
    Derrick Williams
    Brandon Knight
    Justice Winslow
    Andrew and Aaron Harrison
    Thomas Robinson
    Ty Lawson
    Jabari Parker
    Jahlil Okafor
    Austin Rivers
    Royce White
    Perry Jones
    Just to name a few, I know some of these guys are still in the league but I'd like to see them in future videos.

    • @nickl4326
      @nickl4326 Před rokem +1

      Perry jones was a physical freak 💯

    • @brandonwalter614
      @brandonwalter614 Před rokem

      Perry jones and Royce white PLEEEEEAAAASE.

  • @GHOST91141
    @GHOST91141 Před 2 lety +4

    He be holding it down in the BIG 3

  • @nix420stuntd7
    @nix420stuntd7 Před 2 lety +3

    How does Stunted Growth not get more views? amazing

  • @sh4mg0d
    @sh4mg0d Před 2 lety +2

    I can't believe you made this, haven't heard of him for a while

  • @gothamcityarcade
    @gothamcityarcade Před 2 lety +3

    I do agree with him suit up for at least one game and also let score just one time... I am hurting for the man.. I wish him and family the best..

  • @rogeliofelix13
    @rogeliofelix13 Před 2 lety +1

    This story always brought me closer to tearing up. And so did this video. Thanks JC. Great vid

  • @saggyjoe
    @saggyjoe Před 2 lety +9

    I don't often disagree with you, but I think it was best Austin didn't get that chance. There are more important things in life and that's life itself. I would have hated to see a player who were to die on the basketball court. As you've said, there are more to life than basketball. Marfan Syndrome isn't something that can be taken lightly, and if Austin were to pass out, that would be really bad PR as well. I think he did what he could, the level competition where he played is nowhere near the NBA and the stress on the body would have been different. The NBA is a scumbag league, but I respect this particular decision.

  • @thebestcentaur
    @thebestcentaur Před rokem +1

    I followed this dude’s story back in the day. He could have become what AD became IMO

  • @sleepyhoops
    @sleepyhoops Před 2 lety +1

    As someone with retinopathy that also loves basketball… man it really hits home watching this. But God always makes a way.

  • @antwan1357
    @antwan1357 Před 2 lety +2

    Sadly he gets banned , but in hindsight that decision probably saved his life.

  • @mattbyrd123
    @mattbyrd123 Před 2 lety +4

    This story so sad🤒😭🤦‍♂️

  • @KinoKingYT
    @KinoKingYT Před 2 lety

    Great video

  • @AguilaDeOnix85
    @AguilaDeOnix85 Před 2 lety +2

    That shit sucks, man. They should have let him try. All these damn injuries people come in with (Thinking Blair and his lack of cartilage, Greg Oden!). What would be wrong with drafting him 2nd round or a 10-day or something.

  • @phillipjamison4939
    @phillipjamison4939 Před 2 lety +3

    You didnt even mention the big 3

  • @mr.selfmade9830
    @mr.selfmade9830 Před 2 lety +2

    Get that man a documentary

  • @Classicbasketballdvds
    @Classicbasketballdvds Před 2 lety +2

    i really like his game in the Big 3. he was nice

  • @samuraibeastwarrior2886
    @samuraibeastwarrior2886 Před 2 lety +1

    dude could had been the next Antony Davis

  • @OldSchoolGameDork
    @OldSchoolGameDork Před 2 lety +3

    He was really good playing in the BIG3 this year. It's just too bad he had to play with Swaggy P. lol

  • @Shawn-ho6de
    @Shawn-ho6de Před 2 lety

    I remember Isaiah Austin....you can't help but not like this guy.

  • @user-fq4jo7tw5k
    @user-fq4jo7tw5k Před 2 lety +3

    Very interesting story. We heard it here first! #stuntedgrowth

  • @jroc1879465
    @jroc1879465 Před 3 měsíci

    This Bol Bol is the reason I hate comparisons to Wemby. Once they start talking about how versatile he is I just roll my eyes. If you ever seen Isiah then you would truly understand how far the talent gap is. Isaiah wasn’t Wemby, but he was far better than Bol Bol. I remember watching Baylor games saying, “He going to be great once he gets a little more size.” A great midrange shooter, could hit the 3, had a handle, and the reason why we need to stop comparing Bol Bol to Wemby… HE PLAYED DEFENSE! He was a rim protector who gave the same effort on both ends of the court.

  • @Frenchmere
    @Frenchmere Před 2 lety +5

    NBA is weak for that shit smh

  • @trekent4748
    @trekent4748 Před 2 lety

    U gotta do Greg Oden bro 👀👀

  • @AndreaBaixinho
    @AndreaBaixinho Před 2 lety +24

    I can only imagine how good he would've been if he hadn't had the health issues. He could have been an Anthony Davis type of player

    • @andrebryant5081
      @andrebryant5081 Před 2 lety +3

      Yea I could see him dealing with a lot of injuries like AD but games when injury free and on fire being hard to stop without double teams.

    • @dme1236
      @dme1236 Před 2 lety +1

      I Say A Marcus Camby Type Player

    • @persistregion
      @persistregion Před rokem

      the reason he was this good was because of the health issues, had he not had marfan syndrome he wouldn’t be 7ft, had long arms or fingers that are beneficial to basketball players, it’s just really really unfortunate

  • @israelhampton2458
    @israelhampton2458 Před 2 lety

    I saw this dude play live in hs at a camp he was the show and his daddy crazy lol

  • @FnIggnent
    @FnIggnent Před 2 lety

    Broadie was COLD.. he would have been a demon in the league

  • @BjtheLawyer_
    @BjtheLawyer_ Před 2 lety +2

    He was in my high school class. Dude is highly skilled despite only having one eye.

  • @williamrobinson6457
    @williamrobinson6457 Před 2 lety +1

    His eye stunted his growth 🥺😢

  • @1983khd
    @1983khd Před 2 lety +5

    You can’t say he was blessed physically when he’s loss of vision is the reason he didn’t make it.

  • @shyce100
    @shyce100 Před 2 lety +2

    Do Johnathan bender

    • @henning14
      @henning14 Před 2 lety +1

      He’s already featured

    • @henning14
      @henning14 Před 2 lety +1

      czcams.com/video/CsfUxHcljz0/video.html

    • @shyce100
      @shyce100 Před 2 lety +1

      @@henning14 oh shit I didn’t notice

  • @MKISports
    @MKISports Před 2 lety +1

    I just wished Isaiah Austin played as a naturalized player for the Philippines.

  • @carltonbanks2865
    @carltonbanks2865 Před 2 lety

    Young Jabari Parker, what happened to that kid, I think he's a Celtic but he's Stunted Growth material. BTW we love Isaiah down here in Bear Country, him, nephew Pierre Jacskon, Duece Bello, Perry Jones and all them cats. Baylor c/o 2000

  • @Charnelle3
    @Charnelle3 Před 2 lety

    There really needs to be more room for players with disabilities in the league.

  • @ezekielcaselton5842
    @ezekielcaselton5842 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, I sure didn't know he played 5 more years.

  • @dalarioaustin6488
    @dalarioaustin6488 Před 2 lety

    We have the same middle and last name crazy

  • @Bsfnelz20
    @Bsfnelz20 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow how do the doctors miss that

  • @MusicProducerGameDeveloper

    I.m blind in one eye too

  • @georgethimakis4710
    @georgethimakis4710 Před 2 lety

    I was just wondering about him then this video popped up

  • @therealspikeflee
    @therealspikeflee Před 2 lety

    Man do John Wall please

  • @phatboi12700
    @phatboi12700 Před 2 lety

    DAMN I REMEMBER WAT HAPPENED TO HIM BRO WAS RAW

  • @BigCam95
    @BigCam95 Před 2 lety +1

    did you really just compare this man to a avacado?

  • @fredierickjalbuenafat1689
    @fredierickjalbuenafat1689 Před 8 měsíci +1

    SC30

  • @atribecalledjudah5436
    @atribecalledjudah5436 Před 2 lety +1

    Lost my little respect for the NBA.

  • @cmayy8317
    @cmayy8317 Před rokem

    Repent from your sins and live for Jesus Christ 😊