Tony Award winning actress Kristin Chenoweth slammed by NBA fans for Game 7 national anthem

NBA fans blasted Tony Award winner and Oklahoma native Kristin Chenoweth’s national anthem performance ahead of Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers.Chenoweth, 56, was center court in front of a packed house at Paycom Center Sunday night to perform her rendition of the anthem — during which she held a long high note towards the song’s last virus, receiving a fiery applause from those in attendance.While the performance appeared to get fans in attendance fired up, others watching the ABC live broadcast seemed to be less than impressed by the Broadway star’s vocals.“The Kristen Chenoweth rendition of the National Anthem was a difficult listen,” one viewer posted on X.“What the hell was that national anthem?” another questioned.“This is the worst National Anthem I ever heard,” another boldly stated.“This national anthem up there with fergie,” another wrote, referring to singer Fergie’s infamous national anthem performance at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.Though Chenoweth received some harsh criticism for the performance, others appeared to enjoy her rendition.“Damn! That was one of the stronger National Anthems I’ve heard in awhile!! Great job by Kristin Chenoweth!!” One Game 7 final viewer wrote.“That national anthem performance got me ready to run through a wall,” another wrote.“Oklahoma native Kristin Chenoweth nailed the national anthem before Game 7,” wrote another.Born in Broken Arrow — about 115 miles northeast of the Paycom Center — Chenoweth went to Oklahoma City University before becoming an award-winning actress.However, through all her success, the “Wicked” star has never forgotten her roots or shied away from hiding her Thunder fandom.“I never miss a game unless I’m on stage,” Chenoweth, donning a Thunder sweatshirt, told the Tulsa World during her soundcheck at the Paycom Center before the game.“I was a cheerleader in high school in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and I loved football...