Look: LeBron James Honoring Nipsey Hussle With a Crenshaw-themed Pair of 17s

It’s a night of tributes, and Lakers players will use their big night to honor a few legends who have left a mark in their lives. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wore a modified MAGA hat right before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This was his way of protesting against police brutality and racial injustice. LeBron’s hat demands answers for the death of Breonna Taylor. That’s not all. LeBron is also honoring his dear friend Nipsey Hussle, wearing a pair of special shoes.

This isn’t the first time for LeBron to pay tribute to the late hip-hop artist. Nipsey Hussle was supposed to celebrate his 35th birthday this past weekend. Sadly, this big day actually reminded everyone of the terrible loss

LeBron is honoring Nipsey Hussle with great respect

The hip hop artist died at the hands of a gunman right in front of his LA clothing store. It was a tragic loss for his friends and family. People loved him, and LeBron respected him both as a friend and an artist. Nipsey Hussle’s death shocked the US, and people can’t believe he is gone for good.

Last Saturday, King James took to his Twitter account to share a powerful message for Nipsey Hussle’s birthday. Many other athletes did the same as they all had respect for the hip hop artist.

The three-time NBA champion couldn’t hide his devastation after the murder. According to the Laker, this was one of the worst tragedies in nation history.

“It’s another tragedy in the inner city, urban community, and it’s just unfortunate,” LeBron said in a CBS 2 Los Angeles interview after Nipsey’s death. “It’s so unfortunate when you look at a guy who believed in what he believed in, talked about how he wanted to give back to his own community, actually gave back to his community, and actually stayed in his community.”

LeBron and his Lakers are off to another big win and we believe the king will pay another tribute to his friend. King James promised to use his presence in the bubble as a platform to fight for social justice and honor his favorite legends.