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Stephen A. Smith shuts down claims of Spurs players disrespecting USA national anthem during NBA Finals
The San Antonio Spurs found themselves at the center of an unexpected controversy following Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals. However, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith quickly pushed back against claims that players had disrespected the national anthem.
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