Eastern Conference guard Kyrie Irving (2) of the Cleveland Cavaliers brings the ball up court during the 2014 NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 16, 2014. The NBA has cancelled plans to hold its 2017 All-Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina, over state law decried as discriminatory against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, according to a report July 21, 2016. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo