Steph Curry once said, “You don't have to live anybody else's story."

James Michael England found his love between the lines on the court.

His goal is a simple one.

"Be like Steph Curry,” said England, a senior at Middlesboro High School.

England’s story started 18 years ago, in October of 1998.

From birth, doctors diagnosed him with Down syndrome.

"Anything he goes for, he does it. I think that's making him stronger,” said James Michael’s father, Jimmy England.

"He's at practice every single day. The boys do great with him. He is always there. He asks me every single day when I come into school, 'Coach, when is practice?'" explained Middlesboro’s Head Basketball Coach, Isaac Wilson.

Life is made up of millions of moments.

Steph Curry, in a press conference, talked about preparation for the bigger moments in life, “There’s going to be a time it’s all going to work out because you’ll be ready for that moment.”

On December 9th, Middlesboro hosted Harlan County in a Friday night basketball game.

By the 4th quarter, Harlan County held a commanding lead over the Yellow Jackets.

"I looked up and we had 1:40 left. Given the time and the situation, I said, 'Hey, we're going to roll with him,’” said Wilson.

James Michael had never played a varsity minute.

"It was an awesome pass,” said an unselfish James Michael, when asked about the first time he touched the ball.

Just seconds later, a Harlan County player fouled England.

"He was dribbling up the floor, and I just fouled him so he could shoot free throws,” explained Taylor Spurlock, a freshman at Harlan County.

James Michael stepped to the line for his shot.

His first two shots missed, but nobody moved; rather, they passed him the ball again.

His third shot was perfect.

"In his heart and in his mind, he is playing with Steph Curry,” said Jimmy England.

When asked how he would compare his performance to that of Steph Curry, England said, "I just threw up some bombs.”

James Michael England finished the game with 5 points, 2 steals, and according to the official score sheet, 1-for-1 on free throws.

Despite playing a game often remembered by wins and losses, players and coaches left a lesson on the free throw line of true sportsmanship.

"Just knowing that the people take the time out to let him live his dream; that's what he's doing right now. He's living his dream,” said an emotional Jimmy England.

James Michael England says he hopes to someday play for the Golden State Warriors.

First, however, he will need to graduate high school.

England is set to graduate from Middlesboro High School this spring.

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A student with Down syndrome not only played in Middlesboro's varsity basketball game against the second-ranked team in the mountains but scored five points.

None of James Michael England's shots, however, were quite as big as the free throw he made after being fouled.

Taylor Spurlock's foul gave England a chance at a 1-and-1 set of free throws.

After missing the first, nobody moved to grab the rebound.

Instead, England grabbed the ball again for an extra try.

Players on both teams rebounded for him until he scored the first point of his varsity basketball career.

The crowd erupted as England celebrated.

England scored again on each of the next two possessions.

England officially finished the game with five points, two steals, and one made free throw - on one attempt.

Middlesboro lost the game, but James Michael England won the night.

WYMT will have the full story including an interview with England later in the week.