The Dallas Stars have weighed in on the national anthem flap, even if no one asked them.
The team posted a message on social media seemingly trolling the Dallas Mavericks and owner Mark Cuban who chose not to play the anthem before games through 13 games this season at American Airlines Center. The Mavs apparently will begin playing the anthem again, according to the Washington Post.
The Stars’ owners seem to be unnecessarily trolling Cuban and grandstanding. The Stars have allowed a limited number of fans at games this season. The Mavs have only allowed fans on a very limited basis recently.
“The national anthem is a time-honored tradition and the Dallas Stars will continue to perform the Star-Spangled Banner prior to our games at American Airlines Center,” the team posted on Twitter. “As the only National Hockey League team in Texas, we are proud to represent our state and our country.”
In a news release, Cuban explained his stance on the anthem, including those who feel the anthem does not represent them.
“We respect and always have respected the passion people have for the anthem and our country,” Cuban said. “I have always stood for the anthem with the hand over my heart — no matter where I hear it played. But we also hear the voices of those who do not feel the anthem represents them. We feel they also need to be respected and heard, because they have not been heard. The hope is that those who feel passionate about the anthem being played will be just as passionate in listening to those who do not feel it represents them.”
