LeBron James, Trae Young and NBA World Bow Down Before the Great Martin Luther King Jr. On MLK Day
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Jan 9, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after scoring a basket and drawing the foul against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
LeBron James remains a hero for many aspiring kids around the world. With his global appeal, LeBron often speaks out about various social issues too. He recently reacted to Martin Luther King Jr Day.
LeBron James revealed his thoughts about MLK Day alongside some of his teammates on a post by the Lakers. LeBron expressed his reverence to Martin Luther King Jr. as others across the league joined him. He explained the values that King stood for and how he inspired the Lakers talisman.
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. pic.twitter.com/gxeFPIVTaL
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 17, 2022
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LeBron said, “MLK Day means so much. It means someone that stood for something that was more than him. He stood for the greater people, no matter their race, no matter their color. And he stood for love and not hate.”
Martin Luther King Jr. born on 15 January 1929 was a prominent American civil rights leader. Some of LeBron’s teammates like Anthony Davis, DeAndre Jordan, and Russell Westbrook also spoke about MLK Day. They also wore shirts during training that promoted MLK’s message.
LeBron James, NBA stars, and franchises honor Martin Luther King Jr on MLK Day
Like LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, many other NBA star and popular NBA franchises in the NBA paid their respects to Martin Luther King Jr. Some franchises like the Chicago Bulls honored individuals in their communities for their selfless acts. Houston Rockets roped in NBA legend Dwyane Wade to speak about MLK’s legacy.
MLK was back home in Atlanta today !! 🖤 Peace & Love 🖤#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/EX2C3xd9xG
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) January 18, 2022
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/cXQDVJO4G6
— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) January 17, 2022
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Meet our 2022 @ChicagoBulls MLK Legacy Honorees!
(2/3) Jon Veal & Jordan Campbell are founders of Alt Space Chicago – a nonprofit that uses art and acts of service to support and heal underserved communities on the South and West Sides of the city. pic.twitter.com/GP0JQiQLQf
— Bulls Community (@bullscommunity) January 14, 2022
Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/hdsSoPq6hS
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 17, 2022
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 17, 2022
It took a lot to achieve this day of remembrance and honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Alonzo Mourning shares how #MLKDay came to be. pic.twitter.com/NVvHjaXRSp
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 17, 2022
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Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/hdsSoPq6hS
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 17, 2022
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“He wasn’t afraid to give up his freedom for the freedom of the rest of the world.”
In celebration of #MLKDay, the Dubs’ discuss the lasting impact of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy.@Chase || #Beyond28 pic.twitter.com/ZhVTBn8JbN
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 17, 2022
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