Renard Hayes

“This is America, by the way, and I’ve served this country, so they can choose what they want,”

Renard Hayes · said 2026-10-29 · reported 2026-10-29

Renard Hayes defended the players' choice to leave the court before the anthem, citing his military service.

“I don’t have an issue with it because it’s not a disrespect of the flag,”

Renard Hayes · said 2026-10-29 · reported 2026-10-29

Asked whether he had an issue with the absences as a veteran, Hayes said he did not.