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When Barack Obama took the oath of office, civil rights icon John Lewis asked him to sign a commemorative photo. Obama wrote: 'Because of you, John.'' Today, the Raptors honoured Hall of Famer Wayne Embry with t-shirts bearing the same message.

Embry, who isn’t at Walt Disney World for the NBA’s restart from the COVID-19 hiatus, won an NBA title in 1968 with the Boston Celtics, and is a five-time all-star. He went on to become the NBA’s first Black GM with Milwaukee in 1972. He was also presented with the National Civil Rights Museum’s Sports Legacy Award.

The Raptors coach hopes other NBA teams in he NBA’s bubble take their idea and run with it, by honouring other great leaders in the league with similar nights of recognition. “I’m really proud to be wearing this shirt, and I’m really proud of the organization for having this night.”

 

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