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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Wings, sex and hypocrisy: how the NBA tied itself in knots over a strip club night

The Atlanta Hawks' Magic City Night promotion, celebrating a famous strip club without featuring dancers, sparked controversy when NBA players criticized it for potentially objectifying women despite strong initial ticket sales.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

NBA cancels Hawks' 'Magic City' promotion amid backlash following Luke Kornet's letter

When we became aware of the Atlanta Hawks' scheduled promotion, we reached out to Hawks leadership to better understand their plans and rationale. 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. I believe canceling this promotion is the right decision for the NBA community.
Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Former Celtics center Luke Kornet calls out Hawks over 'Magic City' promotion

Luke Kornet criticized the Atlanta Hawks' promotional partnership with Magic City strip club, arguing the NBA should protect and respect women who contribute to the league.
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