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Tony Snell played nine NBA seasons with six different teams, and during that time, he established himself as a solid 3-point shooter.
In the last two seasons, he has played in the G League, and he is looking to get signed by an NBA team by the end of this week in order to qualify for the players association’s retiree benefits program.
The reason: He wants to secure services for his two sons, both of whom were recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Turner Sports analyst Charles Barkley publicly asked for Snell to be signed in order to secure those services, per Awful Announcing.
Charles Barkley calls on NBA teams to sign Tony Snell after a viral article from @YahooSports this week detailed the veteran forward’s need for medical coverage for his two children with Autism pic.twitter.com/VOgk2RF73o
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 2, 2024
Snell’s sons are both toddlers, and when their nanny pointed out some developmental delays they were experiencing, an evaluation resulted in the diagnosis.
Snell himself was diagnosed with the same disorder, and thus he has turned his NBA career into a crusade for something much larger than basketball.
It has often been said that the NBA is a fraternity where its members take care of each other, and it would be a heartwarming story for a team to sign Snell for the sake of his family.
Having children with disabilities puts a huge burden on families, not just physically and emotionally but also financially.
NBA players are lucky enough to not only make big bucks but to also have access to world-class healthcare — here’s hoping that Snell and his children get the help they deserve.
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