Disrespectful singer who waved Pride flag during the national anthem offers up predictably tone-deaf response

Jason Brock, who sang the US national anthem before the Golden State Warriors’ Pride Night game against Miami, waved a small Pride flag during the performance. His response to criticism matters because the incident has prompted debate about expression at public sporting events and how the anthem should be observed.

Brock said on X that he had not been watching the players and that their laughter did not necessarily relate to the anthem. The article provides no further details about the backlash or Brock’s response, and its claims about the players’ reactions remain uncertain.