Will a Jazz player take a knee during the National Anthem this year?

[Miggs]

With the taking of a knee seeming to become more popular and those like Carmelo, Lebron and Wade having spoken up against racial inquaity when it comes to policing, I wonder if any players or even whole teams will take a knee this coming season.

Do you think anyone on the Jazz will?

 

[MDAV28]

I think it's important to remember what Thabo went through a few years ago. I don't think anybody takes a knee but I could see sitting down during the anthem.

 

[Park Bites]

i dont care

 

[Gameface]

I think it's important to remember what Thabo went through a few years ago. I don't think anybody takes a knee but I could see sitting down during the anthem.

Why would you think they'd sit rather than take a knee? Although the reaction from critics seems to be the same, taking a knee is still showing some reverence for the custom while sitting has the appearance of showing disrespect.

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[fgcamel]

If they do, I imagine they'll injure themselves in the process.

 

[Nate505]

I don't care, but from what I've heard in the NBA they can actually punish you for doing so. So a threat of a fine or suspension might make it less likely.

 

[FalseFlagg K]

Mance Rayder wouldn't bend a knee

 

[Park Bites]

If they do, I imagine they'll injure themselves in the process.

I can just see the headline now...Alec Burks dislocates shoulder kneeling for the anthem.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

in the NFL, there is no rule against it. in the NBA there is a very specific rule against it so unless dudes want to get suspended, they'll be standing.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

in the NFL, there is no rule against it. in the NBA there is a very specific rule against it so unless dudes want to get suspended, they'll be standing.

Silver isnt going to enforce it. He has a huge sample of reactions from the NFL protest.

 

[Engorged On Unborn Gore]

With the logistical differences between football and basketball, I'm guessing most NBA teams that protest will either lock arms or raise fists.

 

[MDAV28]

Why would you think they'd sit rather than take a knee? Although the reaction from critics seems to be the same, taking a knee is still showing some reverence for the custom while sitting has the appearance of showing disrespect.

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You're right, I guess maybe my point is I don't really think they kneel but do something else. Sitting down probably would come off as more disrespectful to those concerned with that I agree.