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Make-A-Wish Helps Teen Fulfill Dream Of Meeting Sixers Star

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A young fan received a special surprise before Thursday night's Sixers game.

Marquan Graham-Young, 16, was courtside to see the Sixers warm-up at the Wells Fargo Center.

The teen got to meet his favorite player Ben Simmons and even received a jersey.

Marquan was diagnosed with Becker muscular dystrophy in 2010.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation helped him fulfill his dream of meeting Simmons.

This was also Marquan's first time attending a Sixers game.

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