The Milwaukee Bucks stood together during the national anthem before their preseason game against the Chicago Bulls.The players stood in a line putting their left arm around the man next to them. Bucks head coach Jason Kidd stated before the game that the team was not protesting and that the team is showing unity. Kidd wanted his team to make a decision together after seeing different type of “protests” from different athletes and teams throughout the sports world.
“We discussed it,” he said. “And I think there was a lot of discussion throughout the week … guys have come up with a solution of what they want to do for the national anthem. So I’m very proud of them being able to come together and make a decision and do it as a team. That just shows a lot of growth for our young players.”
Kidd was satisfied with his team stance, saying that it showed growth from a young upcoming team.
“I think they’ve covered every base, and I think it’s just showing awareness,” Kidd said. “I think it’s for [the team] to discuss and talk about because I think it’s really nice of them and special that they came together as a unit and be unified. It just shows our growth for a young team.