Refurbished Dominique Wilkins Basketball Court Unveiled At Atlanta YMCA
The “Human Highlight Film,” Dominique Wilkins was bestowed another honor several months ago when the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena unveiled a refurbished basketball court named after the NBA Hall of Famer.
On April 18, the team revealed a newly renovated Good Neighbor Club at the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA in southwest Atlanta. This makes it the 10th Good Neighbor Club and features a gym renovation including the aforementioned refurbished basketball court.
“I’m super excited to be a part of the Hawks and State Farm’s new Good Neighbor Club and help continue to impact the local youth at the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA,” said Wilkins in a written statement. “The Young Brothers have continued to serve our local community and understand the importance of uplifting the game of basketball. From the court dedication 15 years ago to now, it’s been amazing to see the legacy grow and I’m excited to watch this Good Neighbor Club impact even more local youth.”
The NBA team just released a video featuring Wilkins talking to Ambassador Andrew Young and his brother, Dr. Walter Young at the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA. The gym has been instrumental as a local home for high school kids, a center for voting, and a home for community impact.
Included in the recent renovation of the center are new backboards and hoops, an upgraded scoreboard, new wall pads, a partition replacement, lighting upgrades, additional basketball equipment, and more.
Luminaries who appeared at the unveiling were YMCA of Metro Atlanta CEO Lauren Koontz, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta City Councilmembers Byron Amos, Michael J. Bond, Antonio Lewis, and Marci Overstreet.
Wilkins recently announced that he has partnered with a real estate fund, named Roots that creates wealth for investors and renters. He joins them as an investor, spokesperson, and partner. The Atlanta Hawks legend is collaborating with Roots to get the word out that people in Atlanta who rent their properties can invest in the fund by paying their rent on time and taking good care of the property they are renting. This gives people who are not usually involved in investing the chance to do so.
Refurbished Dominique Wilkins Basketball Court Unveiled At Atlanta YMCA
