New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz players and coaches have reportedly discussed a plan to kneel together around the Black Lives Matter signage during the National Anthem on Thursday night. NBA commissioner Adam Silver told Good Morning America that he respects the decision by players and coaches.
"The NBA has had a rule in its books that preceded David Stern which was standing for the National Anthem," Silver said on GMA on Wednesday. "Having said that, I respect peaceful protest. I'm not sure what our players will do when they come out tomorrow night and we'll of course address it at the time, but I also understand these are highly unusual times.