MABLETON, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Orlando Magic forward Wendell Carter Jr. continues giving back to the community that raised him, hosting a free youth basketball clinic Saturday in Mableton.
“I’m forever grateful (for) the fact that I can come back home and see so many familiar faces,” the former Pace Academy standout said Saturday.
Held at Whitefield Academy, Carter‘s “A Platform2 Foundation” provided 8th through 12th grade boys with hands-on coaching through various basketball drills along with a free lunch, t-shirt and financial literacy workshop.
Saturday served as the fourth installment of the kids camp, which was slightly more streamlined from years past, according to the 7-year pro.
“Camps that we’ve had over the years were mostly about trying to teach kids African American studies, financial literacy and allow them to play basketball,” Carter Jr. said. “Knowing that most kids just got out of school, they’re enjoying summer now … we want this to be more of a relaxing camp.”
Carter Jr. averaged 9.1 points per game over 68 appearances for Orlando in 2024-25.
“Give them a little bit of knowledge here and there but be a little bit more interactive with them,” Carter Jr. said.
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