Overview
- Kornet posted a Medium letter Monday asking Atlanta to drop the promotion, arguing the NBA should protect and esteem women and avoid complicity in objectification.
- The themed night for the March 16 game vs. the Magic features a T.I. halftime show, limited-run Magic City x Hawks hoodies, and in-arena servings of the club’s lemon pepper wings.
- Hawks materials describe Magic City as an iconic cultural institution and omit the term strip club, and a team executive told a reporter dancers will not participate though club employees will have a suite.
- Asked for comment Monday, the Hawks’ communications chief replied, “We have no comment,” and the event remains planned.
- Team figures cited in reporting say roughly 2,000 tickets sold in the first 24 hours with high social-media approval, and supporters such as Lou Williams have publicly backed the idea.