Daily News | Isaiah Wong’s basketball career is a family affair, starting with his mother, LaChelle
The computer screen LaChelle Wong was staring at grew fuzzy.
On Mother’s Day, the Inquirer highlights single mothers who have raised noteworthy athletes in the Philadelphia area, revealing the sacrifices they made, the odds they overcame, and the lessons they taught along the way.LaChelle Wong, now 47, was about 35 years old when an autoimmune condition caused inflammation in her corneas while she worked in a high-stress environment as a project manager overseeing engineers in New Jersey.
“I don’t know how,” she said. “But you put yourself second all the time. I didn’t know anything else but make sure they’re OK first and then I’ll go check [on me].”Former Bonner-Prendergast star Isaiah Wong’s hard work has led him to the NCAA TournamentEventually she reached Brian, who was enrolled in community college. He drove her to pick up his siblings. Then she went to the hospital.
“The type of parent I am is the type of parent I needed growing up,” she said, “because I definitely had potential.” At times they would all be in the gym either rebounding for, guarding, or motivating Isaiah, including the youngest, Elijah, who also went to Bonner-Prendie.Isaiah was named ACC player of the year last season and led the Hurricanes to the Final Four.
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