NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he expects players to stand during the National Anthem, which has been a longtime rule for the league. NBA rules expressly state that players must be present and stand in a dignified posture during the National Anthem. Former Nuggets guard Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf kneeled during the Anthem before a game back in 1993 and was suspended 1 game. After his suspension, Abdul-Rauf chose to close his eyes and pray silently during the anthem for the remainder of the season.
Silver declined to discuss any potential punishments if a player were to kneel during the anthem.
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