"The Hawks, near the bottom in NBA attendance again this year, reportedly sold 2,000 tickets in the first 24 hours of the announcement. Magic City Monday promised to be a good time, a real happening, a scene approaching the standard fare at NBA games in New York and Los Angeles."
"A week after the reveal, San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet published a 300-word letter urging the Hawks to scrap the promotion, citing concern over the league's complicity in the potential objectification and mistreatment of women in our society. He was swiftly backed by five-time All-Star Al Horford, who spent the first nine of his 19 pro seasons with the Hawks."
The Atlanta Hawks planned a promotional event called Magic City Night to honor Magic City, a renowned strip club near their arena. The event included a podcast with the club's founder and Hawks owner, a halftime performance by rapper T.I., themed merchandise, and signature lemon pepper wings, but no exotic dancers or adult entertainment. The promotion successfully sold 2,000 tickets within 24 hours. However, the event became controversial when NBA players, including Spurs center Luke Kornet and five-time All-Star Al Horford, publicly criticized the promotion, expressing concerns about the league's complicity in objectifying women. This sparked significant debate within sports media regarding the ethical implications of the event.
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