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Local Teams Recognize Dr. Martin Luther King On MLK Day

Jan 17, 2022, 1:09 PM | Updated: 3:38 pm

(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

BY BRIAN PREECE
KSL Sports

SALT LAKE CITY – Each year on the third Monday of January, the United States observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

With Dr. King in mind, sports teams around the state of Utah and beyond honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Utah Jazz

Today we reflect on the life, legacy and profound impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“Justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love.” #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/WvltuQeo1q

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 17, 2022

NBA

In honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dwyane Wade echoes Dr. King's teachings to the future generations on NBA Lane. #MLKDay #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/LlyD389snF

— NBA (@NBA) January 17, 2022

Utah Utes

Continuing to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/f5HBlcAx4O

— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) January 17, 2022

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."#MLK

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) January 17, 2022

Today and every day, join us in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay

➡️ https://t.co/AVw3Lgvmj5 pic.twitter.com/ZhyH53AzjJ

— Utah Women's Basketball (@UTAHWBB) January 17, 2022

We continue to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!#mlkday pic.twitter.com/93fOGWBfrf

— Utah T&F/XC (@Utah_trackfield) January 17, 2022

Brigham Young Cougars

Today we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 💙#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/pyuHYxaMsY

— BYU Cougars (@BYUCougars) January 17, 2022

Southern Utah Thunderbirds

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.#StormTheSky pic.twitter.com/U4JMMNAXQS

— SUU Thunderbirds ⚡️ (@SUUThunderbirds) January 17, 2022

Dixie State Trailblazers

Today we remember and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #DixieBlazers #WeAreONE #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/JMZ2Ix832g

— Dixie State Athletics (@DixieAthletics) January 17, 2022

Weber State Wildcats

Remember and honor his profound life and legacy. #WeAreWeber #WeberState #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/9w5yaZZwsq

— Weber State Athletics (@weberstate) January 17, 2022

Utah State Aggies

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/KkmqfE0jqi

— Utah State Athletics (@USUAthletics) January 17, 2022

Today, we remember, celebrate, and honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/CHhluRjLUZ

— USU Football (@USUFootball) January 17, 2022

His life was an amazing example for us all… above all else, LOVE ❤️ pic.twitter.com/eUfXboZTiV

— Blake Anderson (@CHbanderson) January 17, 2022

Utah Valley Wolverines

Happy MLK day! #GoUVU #UVU #MLK #MLKday pic.twitter.com/9G0qkyFdwi

— UVU Athletics (@GoUVU) January 17, 2022

Utah Warriors

#MLKDay // #ForTheNation pic.twitter.com/JRKFa373Fo

— Utah Warriors Rugby (@utwarriorsrugby) January 17, 2022

Las Vegas Aces

Our lives begin to end
the day we become silent
about things that matter.

Let your voice be heard.#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/pJJAl8BQQ1

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) January 17, 2022