- NBA player Luke Kornet has publicly condemned the Atlanta Hawks' decision to collaborate with an adult entertainment club for an upcoming game night.
- The San Antonio Spurs centre urged the Hawks to cancel the promotion, scheduled for 16 March during their game against the Orlando Magic.
- Kornet argued that allowing the event, featuring Atlanta's 'premier strip club' Magic City, would reflect poorly on the NBA community and be complicit in the potential objectification and mistreatment of women.
- The Hawks' promotion, announced last week, includes a live performance by Atlanta native T.I., alongside the sale of Magic City's renowned chicken wings and a special hoodie.
- Kornet stated that celebrating a strip club is not aligned with the vision of providing a safe environment for fans of all ages to enjoy basketball.
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NBA star calls for Atlanta Hawks to cancel strip club theme night
