Overview
- Set for March 16 against the Orlando Magic, the promotion features a T.I. performance, exclusive merchandise, a live podcast and Magic City’s signature lemon pepper wings.
- A Hawks spokesperson confirmed the event will proceed as planned, and co-owner Jami Gertz has described Magic City as an iconic part of the city’s culture.
- Magic City manager JuJu Barney told TMZ the arena program will include no nudity, characterizing the night as food, music and a good time.
- Spurs center Luke Kornet urged cancellation over concerns about objectification of women, a stance publicly endorsed by former Hawk Al Horford.
- Warriors forward Draymond Green defended the tribute as a form of art, with artists including Cam’ron and Killer Mike voicing support, while SeatGeek reported the game is pacing as the season’s top Monday seller with ticket prices up about 84% from a month earlier.