The decision to move the NBA All-Star game out of Charlotte came from the top.
Even though the location of the All-Star Game affects the entire league and all its teams, commissioner Adam Silver and the league office were the ones to make the decision to move the game to New Orleans. The owners did not vote on it.
Am told that at the recent owners mtgs, #Warriors COO Rick Welts gave a very eloquent speech on the ASG & the far-reaching impact of NC law.
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) July 22, 2016
Many owners have voiced support of the move, including Hornets majority owner Michael Jordan.
MJ's statement from NBA.com:
“We understand the NBA’s decision and the challenges around holding the NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte this season. There was an exhaustive effort from all parties to keep the event in Charlotte, and we are disappointed we were unable to do so. With that said, we are pleased that the NBA opened the door for Charlotte to host All-Star Weekend again as soon as an opportunity was available in 2019. We want to thank the City of Charlotte and the business community for their backing throughout this entire process, starting with the initial bid. We are confident that they will be just as supportive and enthusiastic for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.”
It's a nice jesture that shows support to the Hornets franchise that the NBA wants to work to get the All-Star Game to Charlotte by 2019.
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