Kamala Harris paid tribute to fallen American service members on Sunday after getting excoriated for posting enjoy the long weekend on Twitter without mentioning Memorial Day.
The NBA on Wednesday announced it would mandate all teams play the anthem before games. Cuban told reporters he will begin playing the anthem again before games.
“The hope is that those who feel passionate about the anthem being played will be just as passionate in listening to those who do not feel it represents them, Cuban said.
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The Mavericks have not played the anthem at American Airlines Center before any of their 13 preseason and regular season games this year. Cuban said he instructed gameday staff not to play the anthem after talking the matter over with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.