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Warriors' David West says he's been protesting national anthem for years

Warriors' David West says he's been protesting national anthem for years

On Sunday, The Undefeated's Marc Spears pointed out that Golden State Warriors forward David West stood about two feet behind his teammates during the national anthem before their game against the Toronto Raptors in Vancouver, British Columbia.It was a quiet protest -- so quiet, in fact, that few have noticed West doing the exact same thing for years.After the game, West told The Undefeated that, dating back to his days with the New Orleans Hornets, he has been last in line, behind the rest of the team.
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Warriors' David West has been protesting anthem years before Colin Kaepernick

Warriors' David West has been protesting anthem years before Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick has been trying to shed a light on social issues by refusing to stand for the national anthem since the preseason.But Golden State Warriors veteran forward David West has been performing his own silent protest for years, as far back as his days with the Hornets.For West, who has been standing last in line and two feet behind his teammates during "The Star-Spangled Banner", Kaepernick's protest doesn't highlight all of the issues in society.
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Warriors' David West has protested anthem for years, report says

Warriors' David West has protested anthem for years, report says

Warriors' David West has protested anthem for years, report saysVANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Warriors stood, arms behind their backs, as the national anthem played before their preseason opener Saturday against Toronto.Asked after the game about his team not protesting "The Star-Spangled Banner," head coach Steve Kerr encouraged reporters not to make a story out of nothing."It's not going to be a story if we don't do anything for the anthem," Kerr said.
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