In this age of emails and social media, Bentley Baker of central Connecticut actually took the time to write 14 letters -- by hand.
In his letters, Bentley offered the recipients words of encouragement, some questions about the NBA basketball bubbles and one simple, final question: Can I have your autograph?
Among the people that Bentley wrote to was San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.
Bentley told ESPN that Popovich responded with three thoughts:“To Bentley, make education and honesty your priorities and you will be happy and at peace.
“I always told myself if I was ever in a position where people actually felt like writing to me, for whatever reason, I would do my best to respond,” Popovich said.