Little Teddy was given the opportunity to high five every player as they ran onto the court.
Inside Edition
The Arizona boy whose 32 classmates didn't show up at his birthday party has gotten the celebration of a lifetime, thanks to the Phoenix Suns.
The whole country was struck by the sorrow of Teddy Mazzini, who was pictured sitting all alone at a long table filled with empty plates.
Josh x Teddy! pic.twitter.com/96UTRlwk3l— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) October 25, 2018
But that frown was wiped away Wednesday, as Teddy was given VIP treatment at the Suns game before the team took on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
The team was excited to meet the little boy and presented Teddy with his own jersey.
Did we mention it’s Teddy’s first NBA game!?! #ThisIsWhyWePlay x @nbacares pic.twitter.com/lNt6sXeTno— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) October 25, 2018
Mazzini was invited to meet the players on the court for what was also his very first NBA game.
He sat courtside and was greeted by additional players and birthday wishes.
Pregame Teddy hype! pic.twitter.com/R1MvrQwGyI— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) October 25, 2018
The team also presented him with cake, and the Phoenix Suns Dancers sang happy birthday to him.
His dad can't believe the outpouring of support, calling it “overwhelming."
The Suns unfortunately fell to the Lakers, 131-113.
TEDDY IS IN THE BUILDING! 👑 pic.twitter.com/jiht7INcgU— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) October 25, 2018
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