Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden spoke via video call Wednesday with John Hao, a fan of Harden’s and one of the Michigan State University students wounded in a mass shooting on campus last week
. A video shared with CNN by Harden’s management team shows the NBA star giving words of encouragement to Hao, who remains hospitalized. “Everything will work itself out. You’re strong,” Harden says during their conversation. “Keep pushing and keep fighting.” Hao was among those shot at Michigan State’s campus in East Lansing on February 13. The shooting killed three students and wounded at least five others, officials said.
Hao is pursuing a career in sports management, and Harden is his favorite basketball player, a representative of Hao’s family told CNN. Gifts from Harden to Hao include a pair of game-worn sneakers. CNN has sought comment from Harden’s agent and the 76ers. Classes and athletic events have resumed at Michigan State.
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