Hawks' Smith to pay Rajaan Bennett family's living expenses
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith said he would help the family of slain high school football star Rajaan Bennett with their living expenses for the next six months.
Bennett was shot and killed last month by his mother's ex-boyfriend. The 18-year old McEachern High School senior, who had a 3.8 GPA had signed with Vanderbilt to play football there starting in the fall.
Smith, who also attended McEachern, met Bennett last summer, according to a news release from the Atlanta Hawks.
Smith said he was "very impressed with him as a person, student and athlete. I can't imagine what this family is going through, but hopefully this will give them one less thing to worry about as they try to cope with this terrible tragedy."
The Hawks will recognize Bennett before Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons.
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