From OutKick · Dan Zaksheske · · 40s
Dream and Valkyries skip anthem again
WNBA teams skip national anthem despite league rule.
In brief
WNBA teams skip national anthem despite league rule. Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries skipped national anthem in WNBA Finals Game 2 after repeating Game 1 absence despite league rule requiring players to stand. Originally reported by OutKick.
Dream and Valkyries skip anthem
Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries left court before national anthem in WNBA Finals Game 2.
Repeat absence despite rule
Teams skipped anthem again despite WNBA rulebook requiring players to stand and line up.
Rulebook requirement
WNBA rulebook says players must stand and line up in dignified posture during anthem.
“stand and line up in a dignified posture”
League silent on violation
WNBA has not responded to questions about anthem absence.
The bottom line
Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries skipped national anthem in WNBA Finals Game 2 after repeating Game 1 absence despite league rule requiring players to stand.
