On Sunday March 31st, rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot dead in front of his store, Marathon Clothing.
Hussle was shot around 3:20PM, and shortly thereafter passed away. By the time Montrezl Harrell arrived to Staples Center, he had learned the news. Immediately upon arrival, Harrell knew he wanted the Clippers to do some kind of tribute. He personally reached out to numerous members of the organization to make sure that Hussle was honored in his home town; Harrell made it his own personal mission to make sure a tribute happened. Once the game started, his wish was realized.