Grand opening, grand closing. Despite anticipation for a sport centered on celebrating ATL cultural establishment, Magic City, the Atlanta Hawks are pulling the (p-popping) plug.
The NBA group’s Magic City Monday sport is not any extra after commissioner Adam Silver determined that it was too controversial.
On Monday, Silver stated by way of an announcement that the league contacted Hawks management after studying concerning the themed night time, and in the end put an finish to it.
“While we recognize the group’s perspective and their want to maneuver ahead, we’ve heard important issues from a broad array of league stakeholders, together with followers, companions and workers,” Silver stated earlier than including he believes canceling it’s the proper choice.
The sports activities group initially stood ten toes on stilettos, noting that not one of the membership’s magical midnight ballerinas could be dancing through the sport, and as a substitute the night time would focus on Magic City’s famed lemon pepper wings and tradition.
Merchandise was additionally bought, rapper Future’s DJ, DJ Esco was on board for the music, and T.I. was scheduled to carry out at halftime.
Despite that, the backlash was fierce. As beforehand reported Luke Kornet, a middle for the San Antonio Spurs, publicly objected in a Medium weblog publish, noting that Magic City describes itself as “Atlanta’s premier strip membership.”
Kornet wrote that many inside the NBA had been “shocked” by the Hawks’ choice and argued that the league ought to prioritize creating an atmosphere the place followers of all ages really feel comfy attending video games.
“The celebration of a strip membership will not be conduct aligned with that imaginative and prescient,” Kornet wrote. “Please be a part of me in petitioning the Atlanta Hawks to cancel this promotion in order to make sure that the NBA stays a secure, respectful, and welcoming atmosphere for everybody concerned.”
Shortly after Kornet’s publish circulated on-line, former Hawks star Al Horford additionally weighed in on social media, saying he agreed with the criticism and that the group ought to rethink the promotion.
Looks just like the higher-ups listened.
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