WASHINGTON — It's time for my "Get Uplifted," a time to spotlight the positivity around us and highlight the stories that lift our spirits.
Today's uplifting moment comes from NBA All Star Bam Adebayo, who signed a huge contract extension this week. The first thing that he did once he got his raise was to surprise his mother by buying her a new home for her 56th birthday.
I love it. Gotta take care of Mom!
This is especially meaningful because Bam grew up living in a trailer with his mother as she struggled to make ends meet.
Adebayo never forgot this, telling ESPN: "Just seeing that woman go through all she went through and finally getting a break and being able to say, 'This is mine,' and 'I own this,' that was a big thing for me. My mom's never owned anything, so I always wanted her to own something that she could say, 'This is mine' and feel good about it."
This is sweet. As great of a basketball player as he is, he's an even better son.
Congratulations to Bam, and Happy Belated Birthday to his Mom!
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