Nets vs. Heat
Monday, January 15 | 7:30 PM
The Brooklyn Nets celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) on January 15th, during our MLK Day United Game. Game elements include community programming and in-game features that seek to highlight the values of unity, humility, and service to others.
MLK Day of Service
In celebration of Dr. King’s work, BSE Global’s Black Alliance Network(BAN) and Good Shephard Services co-hosted an event. During this event young people from Good Shephard Services programs met members of BAN, learning about their journey and career paths.
Player Integration
Brooklyn Nets players wore NBA MLK shooting shirts during the game, honoring Dr. King’s life and legacy.
National Anthem & Lift Every Voice and Sing
The Kingsboro Temple of Seventh-day Adventists opened the game by singing the National Anthem and Lift Every Voice and Sing. Located in Brooklyn, the choir uses contemporary gospel music to inspire audiences through praise and worship.
Activations
Fans were able to walk through a museum-style concourse activation featuring quotes and image of MLK. The featured quotes spoke to racial and social justice, and equality.
Halftime
In celebration of MLK Day, Nets Entertainment brought back their social justice halftime performance, embodying Dr. King’s message and legacy of advocacy, fighting for justice, and unity.
Gameball Delivery
The Gameball Delivery was delivered by 500 Men Making a Difference Founder’s, Wayne Devonish and Matthew Scott.
Realizing the Dream Service Initiative
About Legacy+, and Realizing the Dream
Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King are building a movement, Realizing the Dream (“RTD”), continuing the legacy, to unite communities across America and the globe by accomplishing 100 million hours of service for the 100th anniversary of the birth of Yolanda’s grandfather, the iconic doctor Martin Luther King Jr. In commemoration of Dr. King, the King Family will present the Dreamer Award to Clara Wu Tsai for her inspiring work to create a more just and equitable world. This year, the Brooklyn Nets are encouraging individuals to participate in local service opportunities to help achieve this goal.
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