The NBA celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King on Monday, January 16, the day after the civil rights icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner’s 94th birthday, with a 12-game schedule and a variety of activities across the league. and commemorate the spirit.
NBA schedule for Jan. 16:
- Sacramento Kings vs San Antonio Spurs
- Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets
- Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets
- Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards
- Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks
- Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies – Live on Sky Sports Main Event HD (23:00) and Sky Sports Arena HD (23:00)
What’s Happening Around The League?
The Washington Wizards wear shirts that read “Now is the time to make justice a reality for all” throughout warm-ups and practices. It is scheduled to take place.
Taking a page out of the same book, the Milwaukee Bucks, inspired by the Kings’ volunteerism and community advocacy, will host a non-profit fair during Monday’s game.
Atlanta will have events and performances during the game to mark their matchup with the Miami Heat.
The Memphis Grizzlies aren’t too far away either. Unlike other examples, the Grizzlies have been honoring the King for most of his five days here.
Whether writing encouraging notes, painting murals, or working on arts and crafts at Springfield Elementary School, these players take different approaches to understanding the direct impact of their impact on society.
“It’s powerful to understand the impact they have, not just as basketball players, but as members of society,” said head coach Taylor Jenkins.
Service for many is not just a one-day event. As with “Volunteer Memphis,” which kicked off last Thursday night, thousands of people will volunteer at their local community centers to do their part on MLK Day.
On Monday, the game itself kicks off at midnight UK time, with Sky Sports’ morning coverage producing the latest highlights and reactive content, the latest dunks, MVP-level performances and an All-Star permutation.