The GOAT gives back.
Michael Jordan is giving back these holidays to a town he holds particularly close to his heart.
Today, His Airness stopped through Wilmington, North Carolina, an area which was severely damaged by Hurricane Florence in September. Having already donated $2 million to relief efforts, MJ spent the day handing out Thanksgiving meals and later stopped by the area’s Boys & Girls Club, where he had a special treat for a handful of lucky kids. He hooked the kids up with Air Jordans, including one box which appears to be the anticipated “Concord” Jordan 11.
Next stop: Michael Jordan surprises kids at the Wilmington NC Boys & Girls Club with new Jordan Brand shoes. pic.twitter.com/vbrMgATMnS
— Steve Reed (@SteveReedAP) November 20, 2018
“I wanted to come back and see the city and see how things have progressed and see how things have been damaged. It’s a long road back, we know that,” Jordan told The Associated Press. “That’s one of the reasons why I started the contributions. So I mean, it’s going to take some time, but I think the spirit of Wilmingtonians are really strong, and obviously I’m one of them. So I felt the need to come back and at least lend that support to them.”
Hornets owner and 6-time NBA champion Michael Jordan handing out Thanksgiving meals to people in his hometown of Wilmington, NC who were devastated by Hurricane Florence. Jordan previously donated $2 million for hurricane relief. pic.twitter.com/vrTknjWGHP
— Steve Reed (@SteveReedAP) November 20, 2018
Michael Jordan on coming back to Wilmington. pic.twitter.com/mPSWQmL7PM
— Steve Reed (@SteveReedAP) November 20, 2018
Good on you, GOAT. We need more of this in the world.