LeBron James' early-season declaration that he would stand for the national anthem reportedly had a big impact around the NBA
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- When the 2017-18 NBA season started, LeBron James said he would stand for the national anthem.
- According to one report, the NBA league office breathed a sigh of relief because James' words carry weight in the league and other players were likely to follow his lead.
- While commissioner Adam Silver said he expected players to stand, the NBA didn't have any players protesting during the national anthem.
At the start of the 2017-18 NBA season, while giving a stirring address about the state of the nation, LeBron James said he would stand for the national anthem.
James had complimented NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick for the message he sent by kneeling during the national anthem but said he would not take part.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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