The WNBA finals are a basketball wonderland – unless you’re part of the Maga machine
Summary
The article reports that right-wing media figures and politicians made the WNBA finals a focus of renewed debate over national anthem behavior after the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries left the court during the anthem. President Donald Trump criticized the teams and LeBron James, while the teams and league largely avoided responding and kept attention on the series, which was tied at two games apiece after Golden State won Game 4.Key Facts
- The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 in Game 4, tying the WNBA finals at two games apiece.
- The Dream and Valkyries left the court during the national anthem before a finals game.
- OutKick highlighted the teams’ anthem actions and LeBron James appearing to practice his golf swing during the anthem at a Philadelphia 76ers game.
- President Donald Trump criticized the teams’ actions and called James a disgrace in a Truth Social post.
- The WNBA said players have not been on the court for the national anthem for years.
- Golden State center Kiah Stokes said the team was focusing on its teammates and staff rather than social media.
- Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom sought courtside access for Game 3, but declined the team’s offer of a suite.
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