Sports NewsNBA Player, Coaches Stand During National AnthemSavePrintOrlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac (1) stands as others kneel before the start of an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Orlando Magic in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on July 31, 2020. Ashley Landis/Pool/AP PhotoZachary StieberSenior Reporter8/1/2020|Updated: 8/1/2020A single NBA player and two coaches refused to kneel during the National Anthem on Friday night, standing out as all other personnel knelt.Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac stood in his uniform as teammates knelt while wearing “Black Lives Matter” warm-up shirts.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesSupreme Court Vacates Ruling That Upheld New York School Vaccine MandateDec 09, 2025Former CDC Director Calls for Removal of mRNA COVID-19 VaccinesDec 07, 2025Journal Retracts Paper Often Cited in Saying Roundup Ingredient Glyphosate Is SafeDec 05, 2025RFK Jr.’s Panel Recommends Delaying First Vaccine Given to Many ChildrenDec 05, 2025Related TopicsNBAnational anthem