It\u2019s been exactly one year since Nipsey Hussle<\/strong><\/a> was shot dead in L.A. \u2014 but his memory lives on \u2026 and some of the biggest athletes in the world are paying tribute to the fallen rapper.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Hussle\u2019s music definitely struck a chord with athletes in all sports \u2014 with stars like Russell Westbrook<\/strong><\/a>, Kyrie Irving<\/strong><\/a>, DeSean Jackson<\/strong><\/a> and more speaking out about how much Nipsey meant to them.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n \u201cHussle Day!! R.I.P to the legend,\u201d Russell said \u2026 \u201cWe miss you bro!! #themarathoncontinues.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Kyrie said, \u201cI didn\u2019t know you personally Nip, but just know you inspired me beyond measure. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/section>\n New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas<\/strong><\/a> (who\u2019s from L.A.) added, \u201cI lost my homie and his soul still attached to me. Rest In Peace Nip Hussle the Great. I\u2019m still lapping up for you.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Broncos star Davontae Harris<\/strong> said, \u201cToday is about NIPSEY HUSSLE save the pandemic talk for tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Other stars like Dez Bryant<\/strong><\/a>, Matt Barnes<\/strong><\/a>, Vic Oladipo<\/strong><\/a> and Isaiah Thomas<\/strong><\/a> also honored Nipsey on social media.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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