Nipsey Hussle Memorial Basketball Court Unveiled

The Nipsey Hussle Memorial Basketball Court was unveiled, the same day as his emotional celebration of life ceremony.

The court is located outside of the Crete Academy non-profit charter school and features Nipsey’s face with a blue background and a black and white checkerboard border. Nick Ansom, CEO of the Venice Basketball League, which spearheaded the project, stated, “His legacy will live on and his spirit lives forever.” The court will be opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony over the weekend.

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#PressPlay: That #NipseyBlue is bright on the #NipseyHussle Memorial Court. The court, which officially opens this weekend, is at the corner of Crenshaw Blvd. and 60th street, right near where he grew up 🙏🏿 📹: @nbcla

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