The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries drew sharp criticism after leaving the court for the national anthem before the WNBA Finals opener, with broadcaster Emily Austin condemning the departure as disgraceful. Both teams returned seconds after the performance ended. Atlanta has previously published an explicit justification for anthem protests, while players elsewhere in the league have remained on the floor to honor the flag.
The incident occurred Saturday, October 17th, at Chase Center in San Francisco, where recording artist Goapele performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Game 1. The New York Post reported that both teams went to their locker rooms and came back after the song. OutKick sought explanations from the franchises and the WNBA, but none immediately responded to its requests for comment.
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