Hawks will not cancel 'Magic City' event despite Luke Kornet's public plea
The Spurs big man wrote a blog post calling for Atlanta to cancel its event planned with a strip club this month
picks-s6.cbssports.comHere’s the latest I can share on Luke Kornet and Magic City promotions.
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The Hawks faced significant backlash over their planned “Magic City Night” promotion, which highlighted Atlanta’s Magic City strip club. Several outlets reported that Luke Kornet publicly urged the Hawks to cancel the event, arguing it would reflect poorly on the NBA and raise concerns about the treatment of women. The discussion drew reaction from players and media across the league.[1][5][6]
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After substantial pushback, reports indicated that the NBA and the Hawks moved toward cancellation of the event. Some sources note that discussions and public advocacy contributed to reassessing the promotion, culminating in the broader decision to cancel or modify the Night concept (timeline and exact outcome vary by outlet).[3][8][9]
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For context, Kornet’s stance was that the promotion did not align with values he believes the league should uphold, emphasizing respect for women and the broader image of the NBA. His position gained support from several peers and drew coverage across national outlets.[6][1][3]
Notes and next steps:
- If you want, I can pull the most recent primary sources to confirm the final status (cancellation vs. modification) and summarize each outlet’s wording.
- Since this involves developing news, dates and outcomes can differ by publication; I can provide a concise timeline if you’d like.
Citations:
- Coverage of Kornet’s public stance and Hawks’ promotion:[1][6]
- Reports on reaction and broader discussions within the league:[5][3]
- Follow-up reporting on cancellation developments:[8][9]