The All-Star Game is the NBA's annual party, a three-day event for the league's players, alumni, fans and media to celebrate the best in the game — and cut loose.
Atlanta is not interested in playing host in the middle of a pandemic.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued a statement on Tuesday urging fans not to travel to the city and discouraging bars and clubs from promoting events around the All-Star Game scheduled for March 7.
"Under normal circumstances, we would be extremely grateful for the opportunity to host the NBA All-Star Game," Bottoms said, per NBC Atlanta's Chenue Her.