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Watch: 'SNL' roasts Adam Silver on Weekend Update

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Warning: Video contains coarse language

Not only did the NBA preseason tip off Saturday, the 43rd season of late-night sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live" also debuted.

Michael Che, host of the news satire segment Weekend Update, wasn't going to allow NBA commissioner Adam Silver to stick to sports, pointing out the futility of punishing every player who decides to kneel during the national anthem in protest of racial inequality.

'Che also finished with a NSFW zinger at the commish's expense.

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