From California Post · · 50s
Valkyries and Dream skip anthem again in WNBA Finals
WNBA teams skip anthem for second straight game in finals.
In brief
WNBA teams skip anthem for second straight game in finals. Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries skipped the National Anthem for the second time during the WNBA Finals, then returned to the court after it ended. Originally reported by California Post.
Valkyries and Dream skip anthem
Players of the Valkyries and Dream left the court before the National Anthem for Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
Second skip in finals
The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries skipped the National Anthem for the second time during the WNBA Finals.
Teams return after anthem
The teams returned to the court seconds after the National Anthem ended.
Reason for skipping unknown
The reason why the teams skip the anthem remains unknown, though the Atlanta Dream previously stated the anthem does not represent freedom, justice and liberty for all Americans.
“the anthem does not represent freedom, justice and liberty for all Americans”
What it means
Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries skipped the National Anthem for the second time during the WNBA Finals, then returned to the court after it ended.
