Orlando Magic's Wendell Carter Jr. Hosts Free Youth Basketball Camp in Atlanta

Orlando Magic forward Wendell Carter Jr. hosted the fourth annual free youth basketball clinic in his hometown of Mableton, Georgia, demonstrating his strong commitment to giving back to the community that shaped him. The camp, organized by his A Platform2 Foundation, catered to boys in grades 8 through 12 and included basketball drills, a financial literacy workshop, free lunch, and a t-shirt, blending athletic development with life skills education. Carter emphasized making the camp more relaxing this year to allow kids to enjoy their summer while still gaining knowledge and building connections. His foundation focuses on empowering marginalized communities through programs in financial literacy, STEM education, social justice, and African American history. Carter's community efforts have been widely recognized, earning him the NBA's Bob Lanier Community Assist Award and multiple other honors in 2025. The camp featured experienced coaches and mentors and aimed to instill discipline, leadership, and personal growth in the youth participants.