Just before the 2014 NBA Draft, Isaiah Austin saw his dream of playing professionally dashed.
The former Baylor center was diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissue. NBA commissioner Adam Silver made Austin a ceremonial pick between the No. 15 and No. 16 picks of the draft on June 26, 2014, to at least fulfill Austin's dream of getting drafted.
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The Marfan diagnosis was supposed to be career-ending, but Austin made a surprise announcement via Instagram on Wednesday.
"Ever since the draft I've been getting checked by my doctor, and through those checkups, we've been monitoring my heart, making sure that nothing has changed, and he said that I am stable," Austin said.