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Ryan Broekhoff’s storybook journey to the NBA: ‘never in our wildest dreams’

Sure, her son dreamed of playing in the NBA someday. Every young basketball player does at some point.

But the fact that he actually made it? That’s another story.

“I just want to cry” Toebelman said. “Never in our wildest dreams did we ever think he would be here and it’s amazing.”

Toebelman arrived from Australia two weeks ago for a six-week trip stateside. The shock still hasn’t worn off, she said. Her son really does play for the Dallas Mavericks.

Even after a year and a half, she admits it’s still hard to believe.