NBA legend Kemba Walker held the official opening of the new Kemba Walker Sports Academy in Concord last and Andrew Phillips captured these photos from the event.
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This is a look inside the Kemba Walker Sports Academy in Concord.
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Special to the Independent Tribune
Kemba Walker Sports Academy
Retired Charlotte Hornets legend Kemba Walker cuts the ribbon on his new Kemba Walker Sports Academy in downtown Concord.
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Kemba Walker Sports Academy
Kemba Walker pauses for moment during his comments at the ceremony.
Andrew Phillips
Special to the Independent Tribune
Kemba Walker Sports Academy
Kemba Walker sits with his family during part of the program
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Special to the Independent Tribune
Kemba Walker Sports Academy
Kemba Walker poses for a photo with his family at the opening ceremony.
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Kemba Walker Sports Academy
Kemba Walker speaks the crowd gathered for the special event.
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Kemba Walker Sports Academy
Kemba Walker speaks to the crowd which included former teammates, family and diginitaries.
Andrew Phillips
Special to the Independent Tribune
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Kemba Walker's family and friends.
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Special to the Independent Tribune
Kemba Walker Sports Academy
Kemba Walker's #15 Hornets jersey hangs from the ceiling.
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Special to the Independent Tribune
Kemba Walker Sports Academy
Young players look at the posters displayed at the Kemba Walker Sports Academy.
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Kemba Walker Sports Academy
Fans, family and friends file into the Kemba Walker Academy in Concord.
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Kemba Walker Sports Academy
The sign on the outside of the new Kemba Walker Sports Academy.
Andrew Phillips, Special to the Independent Tribune
For Charlotte Hornets legend Kemba Walker, the ribbon-cutting ceremony at his new skills academy on Spring Street is the culmination of a longtime dream come true. It finally happened, even after the process was delayed by a foot of snow in January.
