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Nba: Preseason Opens With Raptors' Protest During Anthems


Champ Kind
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(Reuters) - Members of the Toronto Raptors locked arms in solidarity during the playing of the Canadian and U.S. national anthems on Saturday, as protests to draw attention to racial inequality spread to the National Basketball Association and into Canada. The Raptors lined up on the court with their arms locked together, as the NBA preseason opened in Vancouver with Toronto hosting the Golden State Warriors. The gesture added to protests that began during the National Football League preseason when San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick stayed seated during the national anthem.

 

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