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UNC Basketball Alumni: Michael Jordan donates more than $1M to Laney High School

Former North Carolina Tar Heels standout and NBA legend Michael Jordan is giving back to his High School in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Jordan announced he was donating more than $1M to Laney High School on Thursday afternoon, dating back to a portion of sales from an Air Jordan V dubbed “Laney” from 2013. Jordan Brand released the colorway of the popular Air Jordan V and included in the contract with the school that portions would be donated back.

WECT 6 has more details on the donation including a quote from Athletic Director Fred Lynch:

“Mike decided that he wanted to take care of Laney High School,” said Laney Athletic Director Fred Lynch.