![]() "Growing up in South Carolina and having a space to call my 'home court' has shaped me into the person and athlete that I am today," said A'ja Wilson. The 2X MVP and 4X All-Star addressed the crowd and performed a ceremonial "first layup" on the revamped court designed by local artists, Charmaine Minniefield and Cienna Minniefield. Simultaneously, across the country on November 12, power forward A'ja Wilson visited her hometown of Columbia, SC to unveil a new community court at Hyatt Park. " San Francisco has become my home and I care about this community deeply -I cannot wait to see the future legends that will dominate the game on this new court." "Having an inspiring place to play is important to any athlete, which is why partnering with Buffalo Wild Wings and Mtn Dew Legend to revamp this court for the community has been so rewarding," said Thompson. Excited KIPP students and school officials packed the gym and participated in an epic 3-point competition hosted by Thompson, a phenomenal shooting guard known for his signature shot. ![]() The new court features the work of local artist Abriella Sammy and Luis Perez of Hero Flooring, LLC. On November 9, 4X Champion and 5X All-Star, Klay Thompson hit the court in California to unveil the upgraded and redesigned space at KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory school. In partnership with nonprofit Project Backboard, this all-star team worked with local artists to build fun and inspiring places for youth athletes to grow their love for the game. ![]() 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Buffalo Wild Wings ® and Mtn Dew Legend ® recruited basketball superstars Klay Thompson and A'ja Wilson to surprise local communities in San Francisco, CA and Columbia, SC, with refurbished basketball courts ahead of the holiday season. Newly designed courts created in partnership with Project Backboard and local artists were unveiled during special community events in San Francisco, California, and Columbia, South CarolinaĪTLANTA and PURCHASE, N.Y., Nov. ![]()
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