"it would reflect poorly on us as an NBA community, specifically in being complicit in the potential objectification and mistreatment of women in our society."
"We desire to provide an environment where fans of all ages can safely come and enjoy the game of basketball and where we can celebrate the history and culture of communities in good conscience. The celebration of a strip club is not conduct aligned with that vision."
"Magic City is an iconic cultural institution, and praised its pivotal role in hip-hop and Black culture."
The Atlanta Hawks announced a theme night collaboration with Magic City, an Atlanta strip club famous in hip-hop culture and frequented by celebrities and athletes. The event features a performance by rapper T.I. and Magic City merchandise sales. Luke Kornet, a devout Catholic player, publicly criticized the partnership through a Medium post, arguing it promotes objectification and mistreatment of women and conflicts with providing a safe, family-friendly environment. The Hawks defended Magic City as an iconic cultural institution significant to hip-hop and Black culture, though Kornet noted their statement omitted the establishment's primary business as a strip club.
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