What they’re saying: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2016

Athletes are taking to social media to celebrate the life and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr.

Thank you Dr. King! Inspired equality and taught all of humanity invaluable lessons to live by! #mlk

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One of the first paintings I ever bought and one of my favorites. His legacy and message is timeless. Happy MLK day pic.twitter.com/L4h6EOesL2
— klay thompson (@KlayThompson) January 18, 2016

True visionary! #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/UcqMYmBafZ
— Shaun Livingston (@ShaunLivingston) January 18, 2016

Thank you to all those who continue to fight tirelessly for every human's right to justice and equality. #ReclaimMLK pic.twitter.com/1U22JWEH1G
— Harrison Barnes (@hbarnes) January 18, 2016

Today we remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/tzapJ7rg5M
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) January 18, 2016

Thank you Dr. King! Happy MLK day

A photo posted by rod streater (@rodstreater) on Jan 18, 2016 at 9:44am PST

Thank you, Martin Luther King Jr., for your vision and your passion #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/sI9l9tHBpt
— Super Bowl 50 (@superbowl50) January 18, 2016

I really don't have the words but I hope "Thank you" will suffice #mlk #drmartinlutherkingjr #fatherhesburgh #notredame #cometogether #unity #powerful #ihaveadream

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I love this quote and am very grateful for this man's dream. Happy Martin Luther King Day everyone! pic.twitter.com/ZAG8AoJi4M
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) January 18, 2016

"The time is always right to do what is right."-Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay #Thankyou pic.twitter.com/2q0oCNKHST
— Antoine Bethea (AB41) (@ABethea41) January 18, 2016

Don't ever let anyone or anything hold you back from greatness! We were all put on this earth to be great and to fulfill a purpose! Set your dreams, goals, and standards high! And NEVER I repeat NEVER give up! Patience is a virtue

A photo posted by reggiebush (@reggiebush) on Jan 18, 2016 at 10:32am PST

Keep Moving Forward! #MLK pic.twitter.com/Dfdclyx5di
— Adonal Foyle (@afoyle3131) January 18, 2016

Love this quote. It's not always about how you react to things when it's easy . But how do you respond to pressure and when things go bad .

A photo posted by Mike Davis (@mikedavisrb) on Jan 18, 2016 at 1:14pm PST

“We become heroes when we stand up for what we believe in.” #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/TQpYIn2Hv1
— Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) January 18, 2016

#DrKing #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/fQmdlgEKoQ
— 𝕊𝕥𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖 Styles (@StevieJohnson13) January 18, 2016

It's ok to be different. Dr Martin Luther King Jr was before his time. He stood up for our race.He cared about many people who didnt then & don't now even care about themselves. He put his life on the line everyday for the freedoms we all enjoy 2day. 2 me he's the G.O.A.T #mlkday

A photo posted by dwyanewade (@dwyanewade) on Jan 18, 2016 at 8:32am PST

Happy #MLKDay! "You can't fly, then run - You can't walk, then crawl - But whatever you do, keep moving." pic.twitter.com/F84Yo99AQu
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) January 18, 2016

Happy #MLKDay everyone! #helpothers #pursueyourdreams #havecourage

Feliz día de Martin Luther King a tod@s! pic.twitter.com/ov67GVAYaK
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) January 18, 2016

Thank you Dr. King for your significant work in the fight for civil rights. #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/ekzMUTIWOD
— John Wall (@JohnWall) January 18, 2016

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#MartinLutherKingJr #MLK pic.twitter.com/geZHrGVkzp
— Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) January 18, 2016

Happy MLK Day! Thank you Dr. King, because of you I'm allowed to do everything I've been able to do in life...
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 18, 2016

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Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. #MLKDay
— Joe Flacco (@JoeFlacco) January 18, 2016

The only normalcy that we will settle for is the norlmacy of brotherhood, the normalcy of peace, the normalcy of justice. "Dr. MLK" #Legend
— Marvin Jones Jr (@MarvinJonesJr) January 18, 2016

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Honor and respect to the man whose life and dream shattered walls to change a nation #MLKDay #Dream
— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) January 18, 2016

"Use me God, show me how to take who I am, who I want to be, and what I can do and use it for a PURPOSE greater than myself."-M.L.K. #MLKDay
— D-Ware (@DeMarcusWare) January 18, 2016

What they're saying: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2016

By NBC Sports Bay Area staff • Published January 18, 2016 • Updated on January 18, 2016 at 3:02 pm

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