A Thunder fan battling lung cancer got the chance of a lifetime during the NBA Playoffs.
Seth Viher, from Edmonton, Alta., was sitting courtside as the Oklahoma City Thunder played the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs at the Paycom Center. But this trip was extra special for Viher. It was his wish.
He came to Oklahoma City, attending his first ever NBA game, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Viher is battling synovial sarcoma in his lung.
As he sat with a basketball in his lap, one by one, the Thunder players came to sign it and take pictures with Viher.
“It’s my first time in Oklahoma City. It’s my first NBA game. So, a really good one to be at,” he said.
The Thunder are looking to move 2-0 against the Suns. The Thunder had a blowout win over Phoenix in Game 1.
When asked if he had a favourite player, the answer was obvious.
“Shai, obviously, because he’s Canadian, and I’m from Canada,” Viher said. “And then Chet. Followed him during his rookie year and just haven’t really stopped following since.”
Wearing his orange No. 2 jersey for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Viher sat front and center, ready to see his dream of watching his favourite players become a reality.
