In the book "Laker Girl," executive Jeanie Buss described the impact Johnson's announcement had on Jerry Buss, her father and the Lakers' owner: "I've only seen my dad cry twice. Once was when his mother passed away. The other was the day of that press conference.Kidd uses a wheelchair and also has a feeding tube implanted because his ability to swallow has been compromised by his condition.Kidd trip to Indy came about as a result of Morehead State University football coach Matt Ballard sending a letter to the Colts team offices requesting the teenager and his family be given the opportunity to attend a game. Stephanie Mathes, the team director of community relations, was moved by the youth plight and contacted Ballard and Catherine Rogers, public relations director for the Rowan County schools, with an offer of tickets and sideline passes.Numerous individuals from throughout Rowan County contributed money to cover the family travel and hotel expenses, Rogers said.Mr