Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Takes Stand on National Anthem

Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks have not played the national anthem before games so far this season and do not plan to resume doing so.

Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks have not played the national anthem before games so far this season and do not plan to resume doing so. This is believed to be the first instance of a professional team removing the anthem from the pre-game, according to The Athletic. Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg explains why Cuban's decision actually makes a lot of sense.