The Chicago Bulls have dismissed Jaden Ivey from the team due to his opposition to the NBA's promotion of "Pride Month" based on his Christian faith. This move was seen as a further attempt to marginalize the league's leftist agenda. The Bulls claimed Ivey's conduct was detrimental to the team, but this is not the first time a player has been dismissed for dissent. This follows the dismissal of NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick for his anti-American activism. The NBA's focus should be on athletic performance, not speech, rather on the importance of keeping fans happy. The league's credibility rests on its commitment to athletic merit rather than on political viewpoints.