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Minnesota Lynx Host Young Fan Ariya Smith for Afternoon Practice

Sponsored by Make-A-Wish, one WNBA fan spent her birthday with her favorite basketball team.

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Lynx were joined by a very special guest. Fourteen-year-old Ariya Smith visited the Lynx's afternoon practice as a part of the Make-a-Wish program. ESPN also made an appearance at practice to document the event.

Maya Moore joined by a special guest @ #Lynx practice! 14yr old Ariya Smith joining team thx to @ESPN & @MakeAWish. pic.twitter.com/bTY91FEFCN

— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) June 10, 2015

According to coach Cheryl Reeve, Maya Moore worked with Make-A-Wish to invite Smith to Minneapolis and participate in team activities.