Blizzard the game company is also going through some shyt where they removed a "esports" player for that game Heartstone because he said something in support of Hong Kong. Seem like China is flexing heavy this week on criticism.
If anything, the way the NBA is reacting and Blizzard reacting should show some of the weakness in this highly capitalistic system. The constitution and all that feel good "Freedom" shyt is always secondary to the mighty dollar. Got the NBA acting like straight bytches and Blizzard removing players because their ultimate god is money and whoever has the most of it has the most sway.
Money is the path to power. Always.