The NBA and people affiliated with it have been some of the strongest critics of the newly passed Anti-LGBT aka HB2 law in the state of North Carolina. The law, which most people feel is strongly discriminatory against the LGBT community, was approved by the governor last month, despite the knowledge that the NBA could remove the all-star game from Charlotte next year because of the law. Now Michael Jordan has issued a statement against the law, making it clear the Hornets will keep doing things as usual, regardless of what the governor says.
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MJ might not be someone who can approve or deny laws in the state but he is definitely the most powerful person in North Carolina. The NBA has been somewhat mum on what would need to happen to move the all-star game as a punishment to the state for passing such an ignorant law but now that Jordan himself has spoken, lawmakers in the state might want to reconsider.
“The Hornets are opposed to discrimination in any form” and have “always sought to provide an inclusive environment.”
“As has been the case since the building opened, we will continue to ensure that all fans, players and employees feel welcome while at work or attending NBA games and events at Time Warner Cable Arena,” Jordan said.
Commissioner Adam Silver has gone on record saying the bill is “problematic” for the league and has said the league is still weighing options for next year’s all-star game. As owner of the Hornets, MJ definitely wants the game to stay in Charlotte for next year and hopefully the governor is listening to him because if not, I feel pretty confident the league will change locations for the event.
