Here's Why John Wall Broke Down During His Post-Game Interview Last Night

He couldn't get through the post-game interview.

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There are no jokes, no highlight-reel Vines, and no magical GIFs in this post, just Washington Wizards guard John Wall showing true, raw emotion after a wild 133-132 two-overtime win against the Boston Celtics. Following a 26-point, 17-assist, 7-rebound performance, Wall broke down in the post-game interview while dedicating tonight's game to Miyah Telemaque-Nelson. 

Miyah, who was only six year old, passed away this morning after battling with Burkitt's Lymphoma. Wall and Miyah had become friends earlier this year, and Wall fulfilled her dream by helping her meet Nicki Minaj. According to the below Wizards Instagram post, the two kept in touch and Facetimed on occasion. Wall also wrote Miyah's name on his shoes tonight and said he'd give his jersey and shorts to the family.

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