NBA to stage games in United Arab Emirates, where homosexuality punishable by death

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In 2016, the NBA pulled the All-Star Game out of Charlotte after saying a bathroom bill was discriminatory toward the LGBTQ community. Yet on Thursday, the league announced it will be holding preseason games in Abu Dhabi, a city in the United Arab Emirates, where being gay is entirely illegal.

In fact, homosexuality is criminalized and punishable by death.

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As for LGBTQ, it too is viewed as criminal activity in the United Arab Emirates. Those found guilty of being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender face hefty fines and forced mental health treatment at best, and life in prison, chemical castration, floggings and yes, execution, at worst.

The NBA has been among those at the forefront of gay rights, taking a stand whenever there is an opportunity. But it has also been a leader in hypocritical behavior, its cozy relationship with Ching being the most obvious example.

Now, the NBA is making an effort to stage games in a region that vehemently and violently opposes human rights, for which the league so strongly stands.

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo drives past Boston Celtics' Al Horford during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Milwaukee.  (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Why? Because of the love of money. By holding preseason games overseas, the NBA has an opportunity to drum up