NBA player Luke Kornet has called on the Atlanta Hawks to cancel their upcoming collaboration with Magic City, an adult entertainment club. In a blog post published Monday, Kornet expressed surprise at the team's decision and raised concerns about objectification and mistreatment of women.
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NBA player Luke Kornet has called on the Atlanta Hawks to cancel their upcoming promotion with Magic City, an adult entertainment club. The event is scheduled for March 16 during a game against the Orlando Magic and includes a performance by T.I., special chicken wings, and commemorative hoodies.
- NBA player Luke Kornet criticizes Atlanta Hawks' collaboration with strip club
- Promotion features live performance by T.I. and exclusive merchandise
- Multiple players voice concerns over objectification of women
- Magic City defends event as a family-friendly celebration
The promotion is scheduled for March 16 during the Hawks' game against the Orlando Magic. The event includes a live performance by Atlanta native T.I., two versions of Magic City's famed chicken wings, and a special hoodie available for purchase.
Kornet noted that the press release failed to acknowledge that Magic City is 'Atlanta’s premier strip club.' He argued that celebrating such an establishment does not align with providing a family-friendly environment at basketball games. Golden State center Al Horford, a former Hawk, shared Kornet's statement and voiced his support on X.
In response to the backlash, Magic City manager JuJu Barney and Yaya, a dancer at the club and daughter of its founder, joined TMZ Live on Wednesday. They defended the event as a celebration of an iconic Atlanta institution, emphasizing that it would be a fun night without nudity. 'It's strictly just wings and music and people having a good time,' Barney said.
Yaya expressed appreciation for Kornet's concerns but felt that the collaboration was more celebratory than degrading. The Hawks have stated that 'Magic City Night' is still scheduled despite the criticism.
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