In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., the Memphis Grizzlies, the National Civil Rights Museum, the City of Memphis and Shelby County hosted their 22nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game on Monday, January 15. As part of this celebration, NBA Hall of Famer Alex English and WNBA Legend Renee Montgomery participated in the Earl Lloyd Sports Legacy Symposium, highlighting the significant contributions to civil and human rights they have made through their career in sports. Following the symposium, both basketball Legends –– alongside former NFL running back Calvin Hill (father of NBRPA Board Secretary Grant Hill) and MLB Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith –– were honored pre-game at half court and presented with the National Civil Rights Museum Sport Legacy Award.
