Martin Luther King Jr. Day has become one of the marquee holidays of the NBA season with a full slate of games every year.The teams playing on MLK Day always pay homage to Dr. King, honoring one of the most important people in American history. From MLK-inspired warmup shirts to players delivering heartfelt pregame speeches to in-game tribute videos, the Brandon Brooks Jersey Civil Rights activist is at the forefront of every game played on the holiday.NBA on MLK DAY: | Take a look at how Dr. King was honored throughout the NBA schedule on MLK Day. Celtics star Jayson Tatum donning the Brian Dawkins Jersey MLK-inspired warmup shirts ahead of Celtics vs. Hornets."Now is the time to make justice a reality for all" Boston Celtics (@celtics) MORE: Grant Williams, the Vice President of the NBA Players A sociation, addre sed the crowd in Charlotte to speak on Dr. King's impact on the players today."We're fortunate and thankful to have someone as impactful as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." Boston Celtics (@celtics) The Wizards and Warriors took a special moment to recognize the family of Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of the game.The Warriors and Wizards took a moment to recognize the family of Martin Luther King Jr. Golden State Warriors (@warriors) The Hawks, who typically play at home on MLK Day as the birthplace of Dr. King, always do it big for the holiday. They had a choir do player intros and John Collins delivered a pregame speech.Choir intros on MLK Day are always special Lane Johnson Jersey Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) . gave a special pregame me Reggie White Jersey sage to the crowd to honor playing for Dr. King today Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) The Grizzlies also always play at home in Memphis on MLK Day as a memorial of the location Dr. King was a sa sinated. Jaren Jackson Jr. spoke to the crowd ahead of the Grizzlies' game on the holiday.. addre sing the crowd ahead of the MLK game Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) Hawks"To honor MLK Day and play in this city is a privilege." Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) Wizards and Warriors"As our eyes look toward the future, we must Nelson Agholor Jersey discover the power of love."Our teams may take the court against each other today, but we stand together in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Golden State Warriors (@warriors) KnicksThe beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamonds or silver or gold." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) HornetsDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 3 words, brought to you by your Hornets! Charlotte Hornets (@hornets)
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