Charlotte Hornets player helps youth in shopping spree

Photo courtesy of Academy Sports + Outdoors

Photo courtesy of Academy Sports + Outdoors

MATTHEWS – Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk helped 20 children from Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Central Carolina during a holiday shopping spree Dec. 19 at Academy Sports + Outdoors.

Each child received a $150 Academy gift card. Monk also gave each “big” and “little” a ticket to a Charlotte Hornets game.

The store carries apparel, shoes, sports equipment, toys and Charlotte Hornets gear.