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The 2016 ESPYS - Show

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Via | HotNewHipHop

The NBA superstars kick off the ESPYS with a powerful message.

The 2016 ESPY Awards kicked off tonight with a powerful speech delivered by LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul which addressed the recent killings of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and 5 Dallas police officers.

The four NBA superstars used tonight’s platform to promote social change and urge their fellow athletes to be socially active in inspiring change within our country.

Carmelo Anthony echoed the statements he made in a recent instagram post, while Chris Paul recalled former athletes that made a social impact through sports.

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