- Mark Cuban has not explained reasons for decision
- Many coaches and players have kneeled during anthem
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said on Tuesday he decided before this season began not to play the national anthem before the team’s home games.
The Mavericks played their first 10 regular-season home games without fans. The club had fans for the first time in Monday’s 127-122 win over Minnesota. Dallas are allowing 1,500 vaccinated essential workers to attend games for free.
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