FLINT, MI – Two NBA stars will return to their hometown this weekend to take part in a Jr. NBA All Star Weekend event to inspire young athletes.
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges and free agent guard Monte Morris will attend an event to culminate the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village Jr. NBA season, which features local athletes in elementary and middle school.
It will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at the Insight Health and Fitness Center at 4500 S. Saginaw in Flint.
SBEV’s Jr. NBA league aims to teach youth the fundamentals of basketball while promoting physical activity, character development and teamwork, according to a news release from SBEV.
The league is sponsored by the Miles Bridges Foundation, Coco 5 and the GameLik3 Cares Foundation.