By R.L. Bynum
Leaky Black got the royal treatment in Charlotte.
As part of a Charlotte FC tradition, the Major League Soccer team has a pregame coronation before each match. The guest of honor sits on a throne in the supporter’s section of the stadium the team shares with the Carolina Panthers after being crowned.
It was Black’s turn as the coronation honoree, and he enjoyed the moment to loud cheers as he was honored before Charlotte FC’s 1–1 draw Wednesday night with Orlando City. A crown was placed on Black’s head.
His mother, Carla Black, captured the moments in this video she posted on social media.
Black signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets in July after a five-year playing career at North Carolina.
Black, who grew up in nearby Concord, played in a school-record 155 games for Carolina, starting in 130 during the last five seasons. He averaged 5.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 26.9 minutes per game for his career.
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Photos via @CharlotteFC
