"While we appreciate the team's perspective and their desire to move forward, we have heard significant concerns from a broad array of league stakeholders, including fans, partners and employees."
"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."
The NBA announced the cancellation of the Atlanta Hawks' "Magic City Monday" promotional collaboration with the famous Atlanta strip club. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver cited significant concerns from league stakeholders, including fans, partners, and employees. The promotion was originally scheduled to feature a halftime performance by rapper T.I., a collaborative hoodie, and wings from the club. San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet publicly opposed the event, arguing it would reflect poorly on the NBA community by being complicit in potential objectification and mistreatment of women. While some defended Magic City as an important part of Atlanta culture, the Hawks ultimately accepted the NBA's decision. The halftime performance will proceed, but the podcast recording and in-game hoodie sales were canceled, though pre-orders will be fulfilled.
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