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Netflix Show Honors Fallen Young Athlete
23 Apr
Summary
- Netflix's 'Running Point' dedicated an episode to Niko Mijailovic.
- Niko was a 15-year-old student and star athlete who died tragically.
- The tribute came after the boy's family shared their connection to the show.
A touching tribute was featured in the latest season of Netflix's basketball comedy series, 'Running Point.' The third episode, released on April 23rd, included an end card dedicating the installment "In Loving Memory of #6 Niko Mijailovic."
Niko, a 15-year-old eighth-grader and varsity volleyball star at Campbell Hall, tragically died a year ago while being picked up from school. His family shared that 'Running Point' Season 1 was the last program they watched together.
Friends of the Mijailovic family have ties to the production, bringing Niko's story to the attention of the show's producers. Deeply moved, and with the full consent of the family, the decision was made to honor the young fan's memory.
