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Shayne Hope

Cairns Taipans in NBL pride round drama

NBL boss Larry Kestelman says the league won't mandate players to wear themed pride round jerseys. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The Cairns Taipans have rocked the NBL's inaugural pride round, citing "abuse and harmful commentary" directed at some players as the reason for pulling out of plans to wear themed uniforms for the occasion.

Earlier this week multiple Taipans players reportedly voiced concerns about wearing a rainbow logo on their jerseys due to their religious beliefs.

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