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Spike Lee drew attention at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game for wearing Palestinian symbols, clarifying it was a humanitarian gesture, not a dig at Israeli player Deni Avdija.
Filmmaker Spike Lee sparked debate at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game by wearing a keffiyeh-patterned sweater and a bag with the Palestinian flag, explaining his attire was a symbolic expression of concern for Palestinian civilians and a commitment to human dignity, not a political statement against Israeli player Deni Avdija, the first Israeli-born player in All-Star history.
Lee said he did not know Avdija’s nationality before the event and expressed respect for his talent, clarifying his actions were not hostile toward Jewish people or Avdija’s achievement.
The NBA has not commented, and no formal action was taken.
Lee’s outfit, along with Kyrie Irving’s tribute to journalists in Gaza, highlighted ongoing global tensions and the role of public figures in using sports events to raise awareness about humanitarian issues.
Spike Lee llamó la atención en el Juego de Estrellas de la NBA 2026 por llevar símbolos palestinos, aclarando que era un gesto humanitario, no una excavación en el jugador israelí Deni Avdija.