NBA teams have apparently found their preferred method for “protesting” during the national anthem.
After the Raptors locked arms, several teams followed suit for their preseason games tonight.
Celtics (see video above):
The @celtics told @tvabby wanted to use the national anthem to make a statement and show unity https://t.co/in8Yisr3Oc
— NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSBoston) October 4, 2016
A message from our players on #unity. https://t.co/enT6DALs1b
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 4, 2016
Knicks and Rockets:
Knicks-Rockets National Anthem update pic.twitter.com/QZay0F2fNk
— Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) October 5, 2016
Lakers:
Kings:
Colin Kaepernick has sat and kneeled during the anthem in protest of America’s systematic racism, including police brutality. What these NBA players are advocating – the Celtics listed the vague “unity” – is far less clear.