A professional athlete from Shreveport is giving back to his hometown.

Antawn Jamison is teaming up with Community Renewal International, Bellaire Baptist Church and Kaboom, to design a dream playground for children.

"For me, it's about giving back, putting smiles on kid's faces.  Let them know that I'm from the same situation you're from and that if you continue to work hard and dream, anything is possible," said Jamison.

Kids met at the Friendship House on St. Charles in Bossier City today to draw their dream playground.

Elements from their drawings will be used in the final design for the playground.  

It will be built across the street from the Friendship House on St. Charles on September 4th.

Jamison is forward with the Washington Wizards of the NBA.