Needham Boy Gets Wish of Joining Boston Celtics

BOSTON, MA — A Needham boy who dreamed of playing for the Boston Celtics got his wish Tuesday.

Through the Make-a-Wish Foundation, 11-year-old Stephen Register, who suffers from intractable epilepsy, was able to sign a 1-day contract with the team and take part in a shootaround at TD Garden with Amir Johnson and Kelly Olynyk.

As part of the honorary contract, Register received his own jersey and took questions from the media in a press conference with Johnson, Olynyk, and team president Rich Gotham.

In addition to the practice session at the Garden, Register received a welcome message over the PA system and saw his name appear on the jumbotron. He was also treated to a performance from Lucky and the Dunk Team.

Over the past 30 years, the Celtics have granted 40 wishes for the foundation.

Images via Make-a-Wish Foundation