{"id":32550,"date":"2026-01-19T22:53:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T22:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=32550"},"modified":"2026-01-19T22:53:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T22:53:25","slug":"nba-game-in-london-sees-crowd-moment-during-national-anthem-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=32550","title":{"rendered":"NBA Game in London Sees Crowd Moment During National Anthem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"299\">Before an NBA game in London, the O2 Arena buzzed with excitement as fans gathered to watch the Orlando Magic face the Memphis Grizzlies, highlighting the league\u2019s expanding international presence. Supporters from across Europe filled the venue, eager for a rare regular-season matchup on U.K. soil.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"616\">During pre-game ceremonies, singer Vanessa Williams began performing the U.S. national anthem when a lone audience member briefly shouted a political remark referencing former President Donald Trump and Greenland. The comment drew mixed reactions, but Williams remained composed and finished the anthem to applause.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"870\">The interruption alluded to Trump\u2019s past statements about acquiring Greenland\u2014remarks previously rejected by European leaders. Though unexpected, the moment passed quickly, serving as a reminder that global politics can surface even in sporting events.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1117\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Attention soon returned to basketball, where the Grizzlies defeated the Magic in an energetic contest. 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