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Isaiah Austin Covered by $1M Insurance Policy

Former Baylor Bears center Isaiah Austin, whose dream of becoming an NBA star was crushed this week after a career-ending diagnosis, has an insurance policy worth at least $1 million.

By Caterina Pontoriero | Updated on June 27, 2014
Baylor center Isaiah Austin, right, poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being granted ceremonial first round pick during the 2014 NBA draft. Austin was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome just four days before the draft. (AP Photo)

Former Baylor Bears center Isaiah Austin, whose dream of becoming an NBA star was crushed this week after a career-ending diagnosis, has an insurance policy worth at least $1 million, reports ESPN.

A pre-draft physical found that the 7-foot-1 Austin has Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder of the connective tissue. Those who have it are discouraged from taking part in strenuous exercise to avoid overtaxing the heart. Austin told ESPN that doctors found his arteries are enlarged and told him that if he played competitively, his heart could rupture.

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