You're comparing this situation to the sale of peanuts? This is really a whole other level of stupid.
The NBA is a corporation. Why do you think Bank of America (based in Charlotte, NC, one of the 10 or so biggest Corps in the US) was so vehemently against the North Carolina "bathroom bill"? As were at least another 120something corporate interests? Pro tip, kids: If you ever find yourself agreeing with Jopat/ballaholic, you should stop and re-evaluate your life choices.