Photos: NBA celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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NBA teams wore warm-up shirts in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope stands on the court during player introductions before an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 15: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets stands for the National Anthem with his teammates before the game against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on January 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, top center, stands with teammate Steven Adams, left, and Paul George, right, and Oklahoma City elementary school students before an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Oklahoma City, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

A shoe decorated in observance of Martin Luther King's birthday is worn by Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 102-99. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan wears a special Martin Luther King Jr. T-shirt as he sits on the bench before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. All players from both teams wore the commemorative shirt. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 13: A detailed view of the back of a shirt worn by Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder for Martin Luther King Jr. Day before their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 13, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry dances during warmups in an "I Have a Dream" T-shirt before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the Earl Lloyd Sports Legacy Symposium before the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration NBA basketball game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope stands on the court during player introductions before an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

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