Knicks' Joakim **ah skips cadet dinner over anti-war views
 

Knicks' Joakim **ah skips cadet dinner over anti-war views
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New York Knicks center Joakim **ah skipped a team dinner with cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Thursday night because of his anti-war views.*

The Knicks are holding part of their training camp at West Point, and **ah reportedly had permission from coach Jeff Hornacek to skip the function.*

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**ah's decision comes amid the context of sports taking an increasingly political tone recently. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the pre-game national anthem at the end of August to protest the unequal treatment of mi**rities in America. He's continued his protests, which have since spread far and wide.* Read more...

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