‘“My parents, they didn’t really want to tell me. They didn’t want to burden me with with a heavy heart before a game,” he said. “But to go out there and play for her, I don’t think it could have been a better tribute. I called my family right after the game and just start bawling and they were crying too. But they both said she’s got the best seat in the house, her and Papa do. It was pretty surreal. It was a special moment for myself and my family.”’