An Amputee With a Basketball League of His Own

Check out ESPN’s story here.

At the age of 14, Scott Odom had his leg amputated after being diagnosed with cancer. While many thought this basketball and baseball player would never play sports again, Odom was determined to prove people wrong and played both sports in high school. He aspired to play in the NBA after graduation. However, this goal did not seem possible to others.

Rather than quitting, Odom simply started his own league, Amp1. He founded the league to inspire others not to give up on sports. Amp1 is the only organized team of amputees in the U.S. that plays stand-up basketball rather than wheelchair.

This team is really good! Odom, in particular, specializes in 3 point shots. He explains that able bodied players don’t take their team seriously in the beginning of a game. However, when Amp1 shows their skills, it turns into a regular game of basketball in which both teams actually compete. This year, the team launched a national tour and has developed a solid fan base.   

Take a look at the team in action….