For a second year in a row, Carlos Santana performed the National Anthem before Game 2 of the NBA Finals accompanied by his wife, Cindy Blackman. Santana rocked the Star-Spangled Banner on his guitar and Blackman kept the beat on drums.
Santana grew up in the Bay Area and is a longtime Warriors fan. Blackman grew up in southwest Ohio, about three hours from Cleveland. Fans were thrilled to have the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer back at the Oracle.
I am so glad Carlos Santana is doing the National anthem again. Always my favorite. #NBAFinals
Carlos Santana should be the designated instrumentalist during every national anthem! #NBAFinals
The NBA also honored Muhammad Ali before the game. The three-time heavyweight boxing champion passed away on June 3.