He’s no ordinary kid, with extraordinary family and friends. At five years old, JP Gibson doesn’t understand that he’s a hero that’s touched lives literally around the world. JP Gibson thinks he’s just a normal kid. He doesn’t realize how far-reaching his story has become, how many people it’s inspired.
To the Utah Jazz players JP Gibson was “just their little tiny teammate.” To the NBA, JP Gibson was an inspiration. Adam Silver, NBA executives and Ahmad Rashad know JP. Rashad sought out the family for a picture with them after learning of JP Gibson’s story.