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On Thursday, I went to see the Jazz take on Lebron and Co. Needless to say, it was a memorable game: the Jazz keeping Lebron in check for 3.5 quarters; witnessing greatness as James took over for the last part of the forth; a Jazz rally in the last 20-30 seconds to bring it within two; and a game winning shot by the player least expected to deliver. It was an incredible atmosphere.

What peaked my interest before all of that, however, happened before the game. You see, these NBA players are making insane money (god bless). In my view, they should be pretty appreciative of the good old United States of America. What I don't understand is why very few NBA players put their hand on their heart during the national anthem. I know, I know, the last thing we need is criticism of everyone's patriotism. After all, these thoughts are coming from the dude that garnished many bad looks each morning on the BYU campus when the national anthem came over the loud speakers and I didn't stop in the middle of the sidewalk to pay my respects like the most of the student body. Rather than criticize, I want to praise the two players that seem to always make the effort to put their hand over their heart: Deron Williams and Ronnie Price. Honor. [Begin Ragged Old Flag by Johnny Cash]. That is all.