College Basketball Player in Indiana Pays Off Sister’s Student Loans in Thoughtful Christmas Gift

Last Updated: January 02, 2023, 14:24 IST Anthony posted about his touching gesture on Twitter. He also shared the video of the moment her sister got to know about her Christmas

gift. (Credits: Reuters) Anthony posted about his touching gesture on Twitter. He also shared the video of the moment her sister got to know about her Christmas gift. In the video,

Lauren can be seen opening a card from her brother.There is a saying that family comes first in the Hoosier Nation. Now, a heartwarming story from Indiana has emerged on social

media which further bolsters this saying. Indiana University basketball player Anthony Leal has won the hearts of netizens with his thoughtful Christmas gift to his sister Lauren

Leal. Anthony used his own earnings to pay off the student loan debt of his beloved sister. Anthony posted about his touching gesture on Twitter. He also shared the video of the

moment her sister got to know about her Christmas gift. In the video, Lauren can be seen opening a card from her brother.In the card to Lauren, Anthony wrote a touching note which

is captured in the video: "Hey sis, I wanted to let you know how much I look up to you and admire who you are. Your soul is beautiful, and you are the best role model ever. There

is no doubt that I have made it to where I am today because of you. Someone like you deserves no burdens or restrictions in life, and I feel like the best way to help you with that

is by paying off your student loan debt."While sharing the touching video, Anthony tweeted, “Some folks have negative opinions about NIL. But without it, things like this

wouldn't be possible…"His tweet took the Internet by storm with over 2 million views on the microblogging site. Several Twitter users have appreciated Anthony for putting the

needs of his family before his own.One user wrote, "That's amazing! Well done kid! As I said in Vegas, 'You are a great ambassador for Indiana basketball!'”Another user tweeted,

"Such a kind and loving gesture. God bless you and your family during this holiday season. Merry Christmas, Ant!”Such a kind and loving gesture. God bless you and your family

during this holiday season. Merry Christmas, Ant!—Jayson Clingenpeel (10-3, 🔴⚪️) (@JayClingenpeel5) December 25, 2022One responded to Anthony's tweet by expressing her

gratitude. She further described her emotions when she received her gift.Never in my life have I felt this level of shock. I was so stunned and absolutely speechless before my

tears flowed. Saying "thank you" will genuinely never be enough! Merry Christmas✝️ https://t.co/4nTssc2KQ3 — Lauren Leal (@leallauren3) December 25, 2022Anthony, a former