NBA moves All-Star Game from Charlotte due to HB2

[WellsstreetWanderer]

I was in Las Vegas after the AllStar Game there and the general consensus was "Never Again."  My cab driver said they all went home after being bolted on countless times, the news reported the waitresses at MGM left also because departing patrons picked up their  tips off of tables while stiffing them on their own bills. After hearing all the horror stories, I don't even watch the event on TV.

[MU82]

I was in Las Vegas after the AllStar Game there and the general consensus was "Never Again."  My cab driver said they all went home after being bolted on countless times, the news reported the waitresses at MGM left also because departing patrons picked up their  tips off of tables while stiffing them on their own bills. After hearing all the horror stories, I don't even watch the event on TV.

I have been to several ASGs. Suffice it to say, there's a big difference between holding it (or anything else) in Vegas and holding it in, say, Charlotte or Cleveland or San Antonio.

[Blackhat]

This might be the first time the NBA all-star game has seen the defense of something.

[Lennys Tap]

It is a fine line, and even though I happen to agree with the NBA's stance, I certainly understand how some might have problems with the league's judgment on this.

Which "stance"? Do you want the NBA to become involved in local politics in general or only when their position on the issue agrees with yours? I agree with their position on the issue but would prefer they stay out of it.

[tower912]

This might be the first time the NBA all-star game has seen the defense of something.

When Chuck Daly coached the east, they actually played defense.   He didn't know any other way to do it.    The players were incredulous. 

[MerrittsMustache]

It is a fine line, and even though I happen to agree with the NBA's stance, I certainly understand how some might have problems with the league's judgment on this.

Would it have bothered you at all if the league did nothing and left the ASG in Charlotte?

[brandx]

Which "stance"? Do you want the NBA to become involved in local politics in general or only when their position on the issue agrees with yours? I agree with their position on the issue but would prefer they stay out of it.

I don't think there is any question that the NBA is trying to make a point over what you call "local politics". However, I don't agree that how we treat our fellow citizens and human beings comes under the umbrella of "local politics".

Other than that, I see no problem with your take on this. Most of us just do what we can do and what we think is right. There is no single answer that applies to everyone. I do not patronize Wal-Mart, but have no problem with those that do. And I guess people could say I am inconsistent because I do go to other stores that do many of the same things. But we all have to draw our own lines in the sand.

There are many on this board (most, in fact) that I disagree with, yet still have full respect for their own beliefs.

[warriorOregon]

Polls today against NBA action


Good to see another thread started by same person wanting to make a political point - again - and trying to then come back and say it doesn't have to be political.  What is this, 3rd or 4th time now?  Good thing none of us new where he stands on the issue.  If his state doesn't like it, vote out the governor.  He currently has a 6 point lead, so get on it.

#FreeMilo

[brandx]

Polls today against NBA action


Good to see another thread started by same person wanting to make a political point - again - and trying to then come back and say it doesn't have to be political.  What is this, 3rd or 4th time now?  Good thing none of us new where he stands on the issue.  If his state doesn't like it, vote out the governor.  He currently has a 6 point lead, so get on it.

#FreeMilo

What a sad, lonely, little man.