Trail Blazers huddle during national anthem as display of unity

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    As the lights lowered for the national anthem prior to the Trail Blazers Fan Fest on Sunday night, the Blazers coaching staff stood near the team bench, hands over their hearts, facing the American flag at the far end of the court in rafters of the Moda Center.

    Instead of lining up alongside the coaches, the Blazers players huddled in a circle under the basket, arms draped over each others' shoulders and heads lowered.

    http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2016/10/trail_blazers_fan_fest.html#incart_river_home
     
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    I'm completely apathetic about this since I don't think the anthem should even be played at sports events. If you want to be patriotic, that's your choice, but don't necessarily have to do it at a game.

    But there are people who believe that the anthem at sports events is a way to honor the armed forces. Because of that, I am a bit curious to learn what Meyers' opinion is on this.
     
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    This happened during the National Anthem. One of the coolest moments in sports history that I have ever witnessed.... and it didn't happen during play.

     
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    I'm sure Dame knows this and is telling the team... but the local columnists will have one (or both) of two possible reactions to this, and BOTH reactions are bait for a trap. The team cannot react at all to them.
     
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    I really don't see this as at all controversial.

    They're standing. They're bowing their heads.

    Are people going to get upset because they're not covering their heart with their hand? Because I always viewed leaving your hat on as another form of disrespect and plenty of people do that during the anthem.
     
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    BWAHAHAHA.... You can't even read this post.
     
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    Depending who you talk to, hand over your heart isn't necessarily the correct way, either. Standing at attention with your hands to your side is often considered the correct way, or so I've been told.
     
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    yuuuuuup. National Anthem at club level sports, that has nothing to do with playing for country, etc, has always been strange to me. Olympics, World Cup, International Level sports, etc... be my guest.

    I get that some people who it as a way to honor armed forces, etc. But why at that moment? Why not before a BBQ in your back yard too then? (No sarcasm intended on the BBQ comment, I'm legit asking a question fwiw)
     
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    I always put my hands behind my back. I let those around me decide if I'm respecting the flag or pretending I've been handcuffed by corrupt police.
     
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    Next time I have a BBQ in my backyard, I'm absolutely playing Hendrix's anthem before serving any ribs.
     
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    Oh Gawd, please tell me you have uber patriotic neighbors for this!
     
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    No. I just never have barbecues, so it's a really easy promise to make. :)
     
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