Phoenix Suns players talk about the importance of playing on Martin Luther King Day as they're in Memphis to face the Grizzlies on Monday.
MEMPHIS – Phoenix Suns big Bismack Biyombo credits Martin Luther King Jr. for leading the civil rights movement that he believes helped paved the way from someone like him to play in the NBA.
The Suns will play on Martin Luther King Day for the second time in three years Monday in Memphis against the Grizzlies . Playing the game in Memphis gives the game even greater meaning because King was assassinated in the city April 4, 1968.“We’ve come a long way in the world,” Suns forward Ish Wainright said. “That it means to play on this day. We’ve come a long way. Being an African-American, we’ve come a long way. This world isn’t perfect, but it means everything. It’s a blessing to be able to play in this day in honor of his life and his legacy. It’s pretty cool.
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