The New Orleans Pelicans were involved in arguably Memphis’ most important home game of every season, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Memphis has hosted a game on this every year since 2003. Before the game the National Civil Rights Museum announced the four winners of their Sports Legacy Award; Sheryl Swoopes, Caron Butler, Robert Parish and Doug Williams.
The broadcast also showed video of the Pelicans team taking a tour of the National Civil Rights Museum from the day before this game. I’ve never been but I have to imagine its a very powerful moment for the players.