Bucks' Maker gives up 1st-class seat to avoid flight delay

Thon Maker has no issue with taking one for the team.

The 7-foot-1 big man graciously agreed to surrender his first-class seat and cram into a economy spot in order to get a delayed United flight moving on Sunday evening.

Paul Kuzma, the man who sat next to Maker, praised the Milwaukee Bucks center for his selfless act on Facebook, revealing that Maker was more than happy to give up his premium seat:

Moments later, a (7-foot-1) tall young man who could not even stand completely straight in the aisle of the plane made his way our direction. My heart sunk, not for me, but for him! I saw him emerge from an Economy Plus window seat!

I told him I was so sorry, knowing this would be uncomfortable for him. He nonchalantly said it was worth it to get this delayed flight going. He had practice to attend in the morning and had a 2+ hour drive to get where he was headed after landing.

He couldn't even fit his knees into the Economy seat! Every time the snack cart came by or someone had to use the restroom, he had to get up and move out of their way.

The entire flight, there was not a hint of resentment in his voice. He was even happy to allow me a picture with him and an autograph. Class act, Thon!