NBA All Star 2017
As long as I can remember I've been a fan of the game of basketball. My Dad often spoke about the Legends of the game, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Moses Malone, and his all- time favorite- George "IceMan" Gervin. He loved the way he would finger roll the basketball into the basket so effortlessly. I idolized many of the NBA players when I started playing the game of basketball and imitated many of their moves because I didn't have women's players to look up to. It was very challenging for me to attend the NBA All Star game while I was playing abroad in Europe. The one year I planned to attend the All Star game was in New Orleans and my flight from Israel got canceled. It was then I told myself I would go and experience the game after I finished playing. I was very excited when Charlotte, North Carolina was chosen to host the 2017 All Star game. I would finally experience my 1st All Star game in my home state. Everything changed when the NBA removed the game because of the league's objection to the state's House Bill 2, which limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the state. Although I disagreed with the House Bill and was upset with North Carolina losing the game, I quickly looked at the positive side, I would get the missed opportunity from 2008 and experience the game in New Orleans in 2017.
North Carolina lost the chance to host the NBA All Star game because of the House Bill 2.
As a retired player I will also get to experience the game with other NBA, WNBA, ABA & Harlem Globetrotter Legends the weekend of February 18, 2017. This will also be very exciting for the National Basketball Player's Association (NBRPA) as we will be celebrating our 25th anniversary this year. All NBRPA members are invited to be a part of the festivities at NBA All Star and please visit the website for more information. I'm looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and finally experiencing my 1st All Star game.
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