What does MLK stand for on the Atlanta Hawks jerseys?

With the Atlanta Hawks playing the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, many NBA fans are wondering what does MLK stand for on the Hawks jerseys.

The Atlanta Hawks are looking to even up the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks with a Game 4 victory on Tuesday night. But, they will have to do so without star Trae Young, who is ruled out due to a bone bruise in his right foot.

Atlanta took the court against the Hawks by wearing their “MLK” Nike City Edition uniforms. Of course, these uniforms are in honor of civil rights movement leader and Atlanta’s own Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Hawks wearing MLK jerseys for Game 4 vs. Bucks

The Hawks partnered with the NBA, NBAPA and the King Estate to create these uniforms.

Atlanta’s uniforms are designed a black, white and gold colorway as a nod to King’s membership in the first Black Greek-letter fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha. Additionally, there are 22 stars featured on both sides of the shorts, which represents the 29 times King was jailed for fighting for equality.

You can read the full details of the Hawks’ City Edition uniforms on the team’s official website.

Atlanta wore these uniforms 10 times throughout the regular season, where they hold a 9-1 overall record. Additionally, the Hawks are 2-1 when wearing these uniforms throughout the NBA Playoffs.