Sports World Unites With Martin Luther King Jr. Tributes

Following a year rife with civil injustices, the sports community found one thing they could agree on — recalling the memory of Martin Luther King Jr.

Yesterday, on the 29th year of MLK day, in a sports world that is dominated by African-American individuals — over 70 percent in NBA and around 68 percent in the NFL —  players of all races reflected on their debt to the world King aspired to create.

Athletes and teams celebrated MLK’s life through variety of means – from social media to slam dunks – all significant and special in their own right.

Dr. martin luther King Thank you for all you have done for our people! pic.twitter.com/uBJCiv7Yvm

— Anderson Silva (@SpiderAnderson) January 20, 2015

.@Amareisreal and @carmeloanthony share the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. WATCH: https://t.co/DgmQqRd3cm pic.twitter.com/BbEYfLXf9M

— NBA New York Knicks (@nyknicks) January 19, 2015

The fellas are donning #NBADream shooting shirts in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #CavsBHC https://t.co/Sryltq3tLp

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 20, 2015

The Atlanta Hawks recognized MLK Day with a very cool on-court projection https://t.co/HH3XWE1kx2 pic.twitter.com/kC2PRvrGom

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 20, 2015

Martin Luther King Jr. never gave up on his dream. Perfect example of fighting for what you want, NEVER Give up… pic.twitter.com/eVrhCO9oVO

— The Motivator (@TheMotivator5) January 20, 2015

"We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now." – Martin Luther King Jr. #1N1T #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/TZ3hOgWHn4

— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) January 20, 2015

Martin Luther King. #MLK

A photo posted by darrellerevis24 (@darrellerevis24) on Jan 19, 2015 at 3:57pm PST

what’s a1ready understood shouldn’t have to be said! #THANKYOU A photo posted by Cam Newton (@cameron1newton) on Jan 19, 2015 at 11:39am PST

So here is to Martin Luther King Jr., may his legacy and message forever create the world he always aspired for: after 47 years, he is still forever missed, but never forgotten.