Between Silver’s explanation for the 2023 All-Star Game staying put and the self-stated values of the Social Justice Coalition, it’s fair to wonder if the NBA is steering away from its once bold support for the LGBTQ+ community at large. “As a league, I am confident that there’s an interest and a desire and a willingness to be the best allies possible to the LGBTQ community,” said Hudson Taylor, founder of Athlete Ally, an advocacy charity for LGBTQ+ athletes that receives about $50,000 in support each year from the NBA.