National Anthem protest is ‘not about the flag’ for LA Sparks

Essence Carson of the Los Angeles Sparks shares why her team has not been on the court during the National Anthem.

By Rene' Kennedy Sep 28, 2017, 9:34pm EDT

WNBA Finals - Game One

For the first two games of the WNBA Finals, the Los Angeles Sparks decided to protest and remain in the locker room while the National Anthem was sung. Yesterday, Sparks guard Essence Carson broke her silence on why the team was not present on the court to TMZ Sports.