On Friday, the Associated Press released a story on an interview they recently had with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before next week’s All-Star Game. In the interview, he went over the league’s decision to hold a game and also on possible future plans on expansion.
When asked why the All-Star Game should be held despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Silver replied that fan interest was why, citing that the number of fans voting this year nearly matched last year’s. He also noted that the NBA’s global strength won’t take away from the fan experience of the game.