Macy Gray's version of national anthem at NBA All-Star game grabs internet's attention

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Macy Gray's version of national anthem at NBA All-Star game grabs internet's attention

Sunday's 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland had a lot of highlights. From the ever-popular dunk

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