Still no anthem, still no regrets for Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

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NBA star lost millions after sitting in 1996 – and he’d do it again

Denver Nuggets guard Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf stands with his teammates and prays during the national anthem before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago. This was Abdul-Rauf’s first game back since he was suspended by the NBA on March 12, 1996, for refusing to participate in the national anthem pre-game ceremony. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision this week to refuse to stand during the playing of the national anthem as a way of protesting police killings of unarmed black men has drawn support and scorn far beyond sports. Through the years, “The Star-Spangled Banner” has become a symbol of both patriotism and politics. AP.

Full Article: https://theundefeated.com/features/abdul-rauf-doesnt-regret-sitting-out-national-anthem/