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flag 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.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The NBA has not commented, and no formal action was taken. flag 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.

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