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    MJ is Handing out Free Sneakers, Turkey Dinners in His Hometown for Thanksgiving

    Written By

    Pete Michael

    Date

    2018.11.21

    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.

    Author:Pete MichaelDate:2018.11.21Tags:

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