![]() The shootings at Michigan State happened in February during evening classes at Berkey Hall and nearby at the MSU Union. Hao said his spirits were strong and he was now a 76ers fan because of Harden. “When I got injured, he read the news about that, he just came to give us all the support we need,” Hao told The Associated Press. The family watched the game from a club box at the Wells Fargo Center. Harden also kept his promise that Hao could attend a game. “Just think about the positive things and keep pushing. ![]() ![]() “I know it’s tough right now, just gotta be mentally strong,” Harden said in February in video of the call. Harden learned after the shooting that Hao was a fan of his and donated sneakers, money and then called the student to offer encouragement. Hao’s father also wore a Harden jersey and posed for pictures as the 76ers warmed up behind him. 1 Sixers jersey and attended the game with his parents. Hao recently left a Chicago rehabilitation facility where he’d been since a February shooting on the East Lansing campus that killed three students and injured five others. The 20-year-old Hao and his parents had been invited by Harden to attend a 76ers game once he was available to travel. Hao was all smiles as he looked on from the court, a needed respite from looming rehabilitation for the international student from China who attended Game 4 as Harden’s guest.īefore the game, Harden leaned into Hao and got small pats on the back before resuming his pregame drills. ![]() “He brought me good vibes, good energy,” Harden said. Harden had just scored 42 points, removed his sneakers, signed them and handed them to his new friend. ![]()
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