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The Hawks signed a young fan with leukemia to a one-day contract

The Atlanta Hawks are giving eight-year-old fan Lake Bozman the experience of a lifetime by signing the young cancer patient to a one-day contract. 

The Hawks added another piece to their juggernaut roster on Tuesday when they signed eight-year-old Lake Bozman to a one-day contract. 

Leah Still cheers on her dad Devon during his off-season workouts

Lake has Acute Myeloid Leukemia was one of 14 children chosen by Bert's Big Adventure, a local charity for children with chronic and terminal illnesses, to go on a trip to Disney World. When he wasn't able to go, the Hawks invited him to hang out with them instead. 

Michigan State students to honor 'Princess' Lacey Holsworth

Lake and his family will get a tour of the locker room and will be on the court for warmups. They'll also sit courtside during Tuesday's game against the Suns. 

- Dan Gartland