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Alize Johnson Opens Basketball Courts in Hometown

It's been a busy offseason for Alize Johnson.

As he approaches his second NBA season, the energetic rebounder has been working hard on improving his game. But it isn't just his game he's focused on improving.

Johnson, who grew up in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, decided to give back to his community in a big way, helping open three basketball courts at a once-neglected site in his hometown.

"I had a dream when I was playing at the parks to be able to build one. So whenever I reached the NBA, I always gave them my word that I would come back and build a park," Johnson explained.