John Henson plays bigger than he is

Posted Jun 25, 2012
John Henson was not like most 5-year-olds. For starters, the tall, lanky, soon-to-be NBA first-round draft pick was ambidextrous on the basketball court before most kids could even tie their sneakers. That was the cue to Henson's parents, Matt and Annette, that their son was special. (USA Today)

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