WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Hall of famer Michael Jordan is making a big donation to his former North Carolina high school

He is giving Laney High School in Wilmington $1.1 million.

Half of that money will go to the athletic programs and the other half can be used for anything else the school needs.

The Charlotte Hornets chairman also gave back to the state recently after Hurricane Florence, donating $2 million to help those affected.