10 Years After
Ten years after his viral 2006 basketball game, Jason McElwain (J-Mac) was thriving as a motivational speaker, assistant coach, marathon runner (qualifying for Boston!), and author of The Game of My Life, continuing to inspire many with his autism journey, though he later shifted focus due to a serious car accident in 2022, becoming an advocate and speaker for autism awareness.
What he was doing around the 10-year mark (2016):
Coaching: He served as an assistant coach for his old high school team, Greece Athena, continuing to mentor players and working at basketball camps.
Running: He'd become a dedicated marathoner, running the Boston Marathon multiple times and even qualifying for it, a huge achievement.
Speaking & Writing: He co-authored The Game of My Life, sharing his story, and gave motivational speeches.
Work: He worked at a local Wegmans grocery store bakery.
Later Developments (Post-2016):
Car Accident (2022): A life-threatening car accident led him to step back from coaching.
New Path: He embraced his role as an autism advocate and motivational speaker, focusing on mentoring through his own experiences, even launching "The J-Mac Show".
Continued Inspiration: He still uses his platform to promote autism awareness and inspire others, releasing a bobblehead with proceeds going to AutismUp.
In essence, J-Mac used the fame from his basketball night to build a life of purpose, showing perseverance and inspiring millions with his journey with autism, a legacy that continued to evolve even years later