UPDATE: NBA CommissionerΒ Adam SilverΒ says they are not prepared to make a decision about the All-Star Game in Charlotte.
Silver says they received an update from General Council about theΒ situation in North Carolina. This refers to the state’s controversial House Bill 2.
“The calendar is not our friend,” he added.
No vote was taken onΒ whether or not to keep the All-Star Game in Charlotte.
CHARLOTTE, NC– NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says a North Carolina law that limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people remains “problematic” for the league, but he says there is no decision on moving next year’s All-Star Game out of Charlotte. Silver says Friday that owners discussed the law during their two-day meetings and that the league wants to be involved in helping protecting those it discriminates against.
The Charlotte Chamber released a statementΒ expressing the city’s gratitude.
“We recognize that they, and others, have an expectation that more work needs to be done. Therefore we continue to encourage our representative leadership at all levels to continue to engage in efforts to assure our citizens that they will have the ability to defend their rights related to discrimination in all forms.”
Charlotte mayor, Jennifer Roberts, also released this statement Friday.
“We appreciate the support of the NBA for its belief in the people of Charlotte and North Carolina. Charlotte shares the NBAβs commitment to equal rights for all and we look forward to working with the NBA and with all of our partners toward constructive change.
The NBA and its fans should know that everybody is Always Welcome in Charlotte!Β We are honored to host this exciting event, and working hand in hand with the NBA, we will do all we can to make this the most successful All-Star Game ever!”
