Jevon Carter, Magic help unveil refurbished court at Oak Ridge: ‘It’s very important’
Growing up in Maywood, Ill. , Magic guard Jevon Carter played on an outdoor court at “Tenth Park,” where he discovered his love for the game of basketball. Last summer, Carter and other community leaders from the village located in the Chicago area helped refurbish that same court he used in his youth.
So, it wasn’t surprising when Carter, who signed with Orlando on Feb. 6 after spending the better part of the last three seasons with the Bulls, agreed to help the Magic and AdventHealth unveil a newly refurbished outdoor basketball court at Oak Ridge High School on Wednesday. “Our team, we are so fortunate to have players who get it,” Magic executive vice president of marketing and social responsibility Shelly Wilkes said.
“They truly understand the necessity of connecting with the community they play in. They see the value of being around the fans that support them, and Jevon, it was not a hard ask. “We said, ‘We’re doing this event, would you be interested?
’ and it was an immediate yes,” Wilkes added. “And that just shows the character of who he is as a player on and off the court. ” Carter, who’s averaged 8.
1 points, 2. 5 rebounds, and 2. 5 assists during 21.