WNBA Team Walks Off Court for National Anthem, Spectators React

Renee Montgomery No. 21 of the Minnesota Lynx drives against the Los Angeles Sparks players Essence Carson No. 17, Alana Beard No. 0, and Candace Parker No. 3 while Maya Moore No. 23 of the Minnesota Lynx watches during the fourth quarter of Game One of the WNBA finals at Williams Arena on Sept. 24, 2017, in Minneapolis, Minn.Andy King/Getty Images

The NFL’s recent, controversial kneeling protests by players during the national anthem have somehow transferred over to the women’s NBA (WNBA).

The take a knee incidents were deemed controversial because many took it as a sign of disrespect to the American flag and those who fought for it. Others said it’s an inappropriate time and venue to protest.