"I wish people knew the amount of practice and hard work it takes to become a good wheelchair basketball player," says Lee Brown. "On a daily basis, you see athletes adapting and working to do things doctors and therapists may have said weren't possible," says Lee. Lee, 52, is a member of the Austin River Re'cers, a nonprofit community-based wheelchair basketball team. Lee and his teammates also coach youth basketball wheelchair teams. "I play or practice six to eight hours a week and also coach," Lee says. After being injured in a motorcycle accident, Lee thought his basketball playing days were behind him. But he wants others — especially young people — to know that just because you're wheelchair bound, doesn't mean intense athletic activity is out of the question. "I wish the school districts had better communication that wheelchair basketball is around and a sport that could earn athletes a higher education and possibly a career," Lee says. "And not to mention just physically and mentally boost your health." (2/2) 📸. by:@cielito.vivas