The 2019 ESPY Awards was the first time that there was no "In Memoriam" segment aired live. The segment was replaced by a segment honoring players' assistance within their communities with a performance of "In Times Like These" by Grammy award-winning Gospel singer [[Tori Kelly]], taking place during the award segment for the [[Arthur Ashe Award for Courage|Arthur Ashe Courage Award]], which was awarded to NBA legend and Civil Rights activist [[Bill Russell]].