Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. issued the following statement today regarding the 2021 All-Star Game: “Over the last week, we have engaged in thoughtful conversations with Clubs, former and current players, the Players Association, and The Players Alliance, among others, to listen to their views. Restaurants, hotels, rental car agencies and other businesses make money when these big events come to town. ET. Major League Baseball will move this summer's All-Star Game out of Atlanta in protest of Georgia's recently passed voting laws. [1], On November 25, 2020, the NBA announced that the All-Star Game would be postponed due to NBA schedule changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and potential schedule conflicts with the 2021 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament (which, for logistical considerations, was relocated in and around the Indianapolis area). Silver's selection joined the team that drafted the replaced player. 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[13][11] On March 8, the NBA reported that there were no positive tests among players and staff present on gameday. A few suggestions: Milwaukee. A Division of NBCUniversal. Critics say the law will suppress votes, especially among people of color in underserved areas. [10][11] The possibility that exposure could also occur at events tied to the game was also raised. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images) April 03, 2021 … [24] [30], Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points on a perfect 16-of-16 shooting from the field to lead Team LeBron to a 170–150 win and capture All-Star MVP honors. The All Star Game was set to be hosted by the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park stadium on July 13. [12] Multiple players expressed resentment to the decision, including Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James (who described it as a "slap in the face"), and Kawhi Leonard among others. ", "Major League Baseball fundamentally supports voting rights for all Americans and opposes restrictions to the ballot box," Manfred said. [30][34], Curry won his second Three-Point Contest after making his last shot in the final round to edge Mike Conley Jr. Major League Baseball pulls All-Star game from Atlanta over voting rights law. [32] Team LeBron controlled the contest after winning the second quarter by 19 points, while also taking the first and third quarters by one point each. [30][7] Damian Lillard and Stephen Curry added 32 and 28 points, respectively, and both made eight three-point field goals for Team LeBron, including several from more than 30 feet from the basket. Manfred also highlights that further information on the future location for the 2021 All-Star game will be revealed in short-time. We proudly used our platform to encourage baseball fans and communities throughout our country to perform their civic duty and actively participate in the voting process. The 2021 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game played on March 7, 2021, during the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2020–21 season. The NBA All-Star Draft took place on March 4, 2021. The league has not yet announced which city would be hosting the 2021 MLB All-Star Game, though they did confirm that Los Angeles would still be the host city for 2022 and therefore not moving up a year. Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. Take a look back at the highlight-filled duel as Team LeBron defeated Team Durant 170-150 at the 2021 All-Star Game in Atlanta. Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks were named the frontcourt starters in the East, earning their 11th and fifth all-star appearances, respectively. Each coach selected two guards, three frontcourt players and two wild cards, with each selected player ranked in order of preference within each category. That spirit of collaboration will hopefully prevail in making a thoughtful decision for All-Star Game 2021, Take II. CNBC's Jabari Young contributed to this report. The game was originally scheduled to be held in Indianapolis, but was relocated to Atlanta after schedule changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [15] Spectators were limited to 1,200-1,500 invited guests, and were expected to include vaccinated health care workers and the students and faculty of HBCUs. Brian Kemp, which opponents say disproportionately disenfranchises people of color. Georgia's new law adds guidelines around mail-in ballots, voter registration and provides state officials more authority around how elections are operated. [30] His prior low in his 16 previous All-Star games was 13 points. The 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be getting a new host city. [21], The All-Star Game starters were announced on February 18, 2021. 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He set an All-Star record for most attempts without a miss, surpassing Hal Greer's 8-for-8 in 1968. I have decided It's one of the first tangible responses to the law, which was denounced by business executives across the United States earlier this week. GOP lawmakers ripped Major League Baseball on Friday following its decision to pull the 2021 All-Star Game out of Atlanta in response to recent charges to Georgia’s state voting laws. The starters were chosen by the fans, media, and current NBA players. James picked Giannis Antetokounmpo with his first pick, and Durant picked Kyrie Irving second. [23], The East reserves included Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics, his first selection, James Harden of the Brooklyn Nets, his ninth selection, Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls, his first selection, Julius Randle of the New York Knicks, his first selection, Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers, his third selection, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, his second selection, and Nikola Vučević of the Orlando Magic, his second selection. All Rights Reserved. Updated: 04/02/2021 04:34 PM EDT. (John Amis/AP) By . Major League Baseball Pulls 2021 All-Star Game … “Today, Major League Baseball caved to fear, political opportunism, and liberal lies," said Georgia Governor Brian Kemp in a statement. The game was originally scheduled … [26] Major League Baseball pulled its annual All-Star Game out of Georgia, officials said Friday, in the wake of that state enacting a restrictive new voting law. The 2021 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game played on March 7, 2021, during the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2020–21 season. It was the 70th edition of the NBA All-Star Game, and was hosted at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, home of the Atlanta Hawks. Andrew Ross Sorkin on CEOs speaking out against Georgia's restrictive voting bill, signed on Wednesday by Georgia Gov. Truist Park lost the 2021 All-Star Game on Friday, April 2, 2021, when Major League Baseball decided to move the game elsewhere over the league’s objection to Georgia’s sweeping new election law that critics say restricts voting rights. Atlanta was expected to host the 2021 All-Star Game. [23], ^INJ1 Anthony Davis was unable to play due to a calf injury. ^REP2 Domantas Sabonis was selected as Kevin Durant's replacement. [29], Hours before the opening tip, the 76ers' Embiid and Simmons were scratched from the game due to NBA COVID-19 protocols, as they had visited a local barber in Philadelphia who later tested positive before they traveled to Atlanta. They were required to use private transport provided by the league. April 4, 2021, 6:33 p.m. Joining them was Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets to his third all-star selections. Team Durant was led by Bradley Beal's 26 points. "Just as elections have consequences, so do the actions of those who are elected," Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said on Twitter of MLB's decision. The game was seen by 5.94 million viewers, an 18% decrease over 2020 and the least-watched All-Star Game overall, but beat CBS's Oprah with Meghan and Harry special in key demographic audience share. Major League Baseball commissioner Robert Manfred announced Friday that the 2021 All-Star Game will no longer be held in Atlanta. "Today, Major League Baseball caved to fear, political opportunism, and liberal lies," said Georgia Gov. The next fourteen players (seven from each conference) were chosen by NBA head coaches. Full coverage of NBA All-Star 2021; All-Star Game Format & FAQ [18] Doc Rivers, coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, also qualified as the head coach of Team Durant on February 19, after their win over the Bulls. "In 2020, MLB became the first professional sports league to join the non-partisan Civic Alliance to help build a future in which everyone participates in shaping the United States. Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets were named the backcourt starters in the East, earning their third and seventh all-star appearances, respectively. Major League Baseball has reportedly held "preliminary conversations" about whether to move the 2021 MLB All-Star Game away from the Atlanta Braves' Truist … [31], The game used the same format as the 2020 edition; the team that scored the most points during each of the first three 12-minute quarters receiving a cash prize to be donated to a designated charity. All-Access: 2021 NBA All-Star Game Recap. Brian Kemp, which opponents say disproportionately disenfranchises people of color. MLB will move its All-Star Game out of Atlanta as backlash to Georgia voting law continues. "This was neither our decision, nor our recommendation and we are saddened that fans will not be able to see this event in our city. 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We want to hear from you. “This game is a beloved annual tradition for baseball fans across the nation and I would like to encourage Major League Baseball to hold the 2021 All Star game … [24] [36], ^INJ1 Devin Booker was unable to play due to knee injury. "Major League Baseball fundamentally supports voting rights for all … [2][3] Silver confirmed that Indianapolis will instead host the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. ^INJ3 Devin Booker was unable to play due to knee injury. For the first week after the break, all players were subject to gameday testing protocols (one rapid test and two PCR tests) daily, even if they were not scheduled to play that day. [22] This was the fourth straight year that James was named an All-Star team captain, while this was Durant's first selection as team captain. MLB is moving the All Star Game from Atlanta in response to the State of Georgia passing legislation restricting voting rights By Adam J. Morris Apr 2, 2021, 2:03pm CDT Share this story "I have decided that the best way to demonstrate our values as a sport is by relocating this year's All-Star Game and MLB Draft.". Coach Rivers chose Williamson to start for Team Durant in place of Embiid. [26] Got a confidential news tip? ^REP1 Devin Booker was selected as Anthony Davis's replacement. In attendance at the announcement was NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Pacers owner Herb Simon, Governor Eric Holcomb and Mayor Joe Hogsett. [25] The league is still finalizing a new host city and "details about these events will be announced shortly," he said. ^INJ2 Kevin Durant was unable to play due to a hamstring injury. Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. announced Friday the MLB is moving the 2021 All Star Game and Draft from Atlanta in response to the new voting integrity law passed in Georgia last month. The West reserves included Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers, his eighth selection, Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers, his seventh selection, Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz, his second selection, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers, his sixth selection, Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz, his second selection, Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns, his 11th selection, and Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans, his first selection. The Skills Challenge and Three-Point Contest were held before the game, and the Slam Dunk Contest at halftime. The team had submitted its bid for the game in grand fashion with then team president and NBA legend Larry Bird delivering the bid in an Dallara IR-05. [30][33], A Rising Stars roster was named to honor the league's top first- and second-year players, but the game was not played. [6] The two teams played in support of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and United Negro College Fund respectively, recorded performances of bands from Florida A&M University and Grambling State University were used for player introductions, and the court was decorated with artwork from students of HBCUs. MLB relocating 2021 All-Star Game from Atlanta, cites voting rights FILE - Cardboard cutouts of fans in the otherwise empty seats face the field during the sixth inning of a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay Rays in Atlanta, in this Thursday, July 30, 2020, file photo. ", "This attack on our state is the direct result of repeated lies from Joe Biden and Stacey Abrams about a bill that expands access to the ballot box and ensures the integrity of our elections," Kemp added. Manfred said MLB will honor commitments to support local communities in Atlanta. [7][8], All participants in the game were required to test negative on a COVID-19 PCR test before they were transported to Atlanta, and could only bring limited family and friends. "Over the last week, we have engaged in thoughtful conversations with Clubs, former and current players, the Players Association, and The Players Alliance, among others, to listen to their views," Manfred said. In the frontcourt, Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers was named to their fifth and 17th all-star selections, respectively. All NBA players were subject to daily testing during the All-Star break, even if they were not participating in the game, and were prohibited from travelling internationally or using public accommodations if they did travel out of their home market. [20] NBA head coaches voted for the reserves for their respective conferences, none of which could be players from their own team. [5], The NBA placed a focus on supporting African-American communities through the All-Star Game; on February 15, it was announced that the NBA and the NBA Players Association would donate $2.5 million to support equitable COVID-19 care and relief, and historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). [19], As had been the case in previous years, the rosters for the All-Star Game were selected through a voting process. Major League Baseball commissioner Robert Manfred announced Friday that the 2021 All-Star Game will no longer be held in Atlanta. MLB is still finalizing a new host city and "details about these events will be announced shortly," he said. The MLB All-Star game generated about $49 million for the local economy when it was hosted in Atlanta in 2000, according to Baseball Almanac. LeBron James and Kevin Durant were named captains, as they both received the most votes from the West and East, respectively. "Unfortunately, the removal of the @MLB All Star game from GA is likely the 1st of many dominoes to fall, until the unnecessary barriers put in place to restrict access to the ballot box are removed. Similarly, Los Angeles was awarded the 2020 All-Star Game after extensive renovations to Dodger Stadium; that game was cancelled due to the pandemic and the Dodgers will instead host the 2022 game. [14], The All-Star Game was closed to the public, and there were no other official festivities tied to the game. Team Durant: NBA All-Star Draft rosters and results", "Two Players Out of N.B.A. Major League Baseball announced on Friday that it would no longer host its 2021 All-Star Game in Atlanta in the wake of Georgia's new restrictive … Brian Kemp, Atlanta Braves baseball team said on Twitter. The first eight players that were drafted were starters. The Midsummer Classic will no longer go down in Atlanta this year ... MLB announced Friday it's relocating its 2021 All-Star Game after Georgia passed its new voting law this week. The NBA All-Star Game rosters for Team Durant and Team LeBron have been set. The decision follows … © 2021 CNBC LLC. Earlier today, I spoke with the leadership of the Atlanta Braves who informed me they do not support the MLB's decision.". NBA Commissioner Adam Silver selected replacements for any player unable to participate in the All-Star Game, choosing a player from the same conference as the player who was being replaced. The fourth quarter was untimed, with the first team to meet or exceed a "target score"—the score of the leading team in total scoring after three quarters plus 24—declared the winner. 2021 All-Star Game The Atlanta Braves and Truist Park will host the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 13, 2021! Link Copied. Unfortunately, businesses, employees, and fans in Georgia are the victims of this decision.". On December 13, 2017, at a press conference held by the Indiana Pacers, it was announced that the 2021 NBA All-Star Game would be hosted at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. ... “As it relates to the All-Star Game, we have not had a conversation with the league on that issue. Joining in the East frontcourt was Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers, his fourth selection. 28–27. [26] [25] Team Durant was the home team due to the Eastern Conference having home team status for the game. 04/02/2021 03:15 PM EDT. (AP Photo/John Amis, File) 1 of 3. This is a tremendous honor for our organization and we are incredibly proud to be able to host this Midsummer Classic for the fifth time -- the third time in Atlanta. With teams captained by LeBron James and Kevin Durant, Team LeBron won the game 170–150. The Braves organization will continue to stress the importance of equal voting opportunities and we had hoped our city could use this event as a platform to enhance the discussion. … ^ST1 Jayson Tatum was selected to start in place of Durant. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. ^REP1 Mike Conley was selected as Devin Booker’s replacement. Major League Baseball announced Friday that this season's All-Star Game and draft will not be held in Atlanta in response to Georgia's recently … ^REP3 Mike Conley was selected as Devin Booker’s replacement. Fans made up 50% of the vote, and NBA players and media each comprised 25% of the vote. MLB will move the 2021 All-Star Game and 2021 draft out of Atlanta in response to a new voting law in Georgia. Fair access to voting continues to have our game's unwavering support.". If there is an opportunity to, we … Giannis Antetokounmpo of Team LeBron was named the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player. The decision follows an election bill signed on Wednesday by Georgia Gov. If a multi-position player was to be selected, coaches were encouraged to vote for the player at the position that was "most advantageous for the All-Star team", regardless of where the player was listed on the All-Star ballot or the position he was listed in box scores. If a replaced player was a starter, the head coach of that team would choose a new starter from their cast of players instead. "Georgians - and all Americans - should fully understand what the MLB's knee-jerk decision means: cancel culture and woke political activists are coming for every aspect of your life, sports included. Georgia Gov. The possibility of Denver hosting the 2021 All-Star Game emerged Friday when Major League Baseball announced it is moving the game out of … The 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be the 91st Major League Baseball All-Star Game, held between the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). Giannis Antetokounmpo of Team LeBron was named the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player. [7] Lillard made a walk-off 40-foot (12 m) three-pointer to win it. It was the 70th edition of the NBA All-Star Game, and was hosted at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, home of the Atlanta Hawks. The 2019 All-Star Game was projected to bring in $65 million for Cleveland, according to the same site. [31][30] LeBron James finished with just four points in 13 minutes, played the first half and rested thereafter. [7], Most NBA All-Star Weekend festivities were cancelled, while some of the traditional Saturday-night competitions were moved to Sunday with the All-Star Game itself. The fans could vote through the NBA website as well as through their Google account. [12][11] Artificial crowd noise and virtual fans on screens along the court (similarly to the NBA Bubble) were also utilized. The two guards and three frontcourt players who received the highest cumulative vote totals in each conferences were named the All-Star starters and two players in each conferences with the highest votes were named team captains. This summer's Major League Baseball Draft and the All-Star Game won't be held in Atlanta, MLB officials announced Friday. [25] 2021 All-Star Game Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that Atlanta would not host the 2021 All-Star Game. 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[2][4] On February 4, 2021, the NBA and the NBA Players Association announced the 2021 All-Star Game had been relocated to State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, home of the Atlanta Hawks. With teams captained by LeBron James and Kevin Durant, Team LeBron won the game 170–150. On Friday, MLB announced it is moving the Midsummer Classic out of … [9], The NBA faced criticism for going on with the All-Star Game, due to the possibility that a COVID-19 transmission at the event could spread through the league due to participation by players from multiple teams. [22], Luka Dončić of the Dallas Mavericks and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors were named to the starting backcourt in the West, earning their second and seventh all-star appearances, respectively. [17], Quin Snyder, coach of the Utah Jazz, qualified as the head coach of Team LeBron on February 15. We will continue to stand up for secure, accessible, fair elections. "I will not back down. [16] Mayor of Atlanta Keisha Lance Bottoms publicly stated that "we are in agreement that this is a made-for-TV event only"; she asked fans to refrain from travelling to Atlanta for the game, and strongly discouraged the hospitality industry from hosting events relating to the game. Is MLB pulling the All-Star game from Atlanta punishing the wrong people? [26], The All-Star Game was broadcast by TNT for the 19th consecutive year. Here is the full statement from Commissioner Manfred: No replacements were named, and each squad went with 11 players. This was the third time that Atlanta hosted the All-Star Game; the previous times were 1978 and 2003. Team LeBron donated over $1 million to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, while Team Durant gave $500,000 to the United Negro College Fund. If the left doesn't agree with you, facts and the truth do not matter. [11][13][10] Critics acknowledged that the All-Star Game has been a major source of revenue for the NBA and its media partners, which likely factored into the decision to still go on with the event. ^ST2 Zion Williamson started in place of Joel Embiid on Team Durant, who was out for the game due to contact tracing in addition to his teammate Ben Simmons.[27][28].
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