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Official Rules From the NBA Guide

Rule 2 is at the center of the dispute on player behavoir during the national anthem.

Section II. Basic Principles

Section J

(1) Each player when introduced, prior to the game, must be uniformly dressed.

(2) Players, coaches and trainers are to stand and line up in a dignified posture along the sidelines or on the foul line during the playing of the national anthem.

(3) Coaches and assistant coaches must wear a sport coat or suit coat.

(4) While playing, players must keep their uniform shirts tucked into their pants, and no T-shirts allowed.

(5) The only article bearing a commercial “logo” which can be worn by players is their shoes.