Source: Fox News
Summary
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced the cancellation of the Atlanta Hawks’ “Magic Monday” promotion, which was set to take place on March 16. The event was to celebrate the city’s Magic City strip club, famous for its lemon pepper wings. The league received backlash and concerns from various stakeholders, including fans, partners, and employees, leading to the decision to cancel the event. NBA player Luke Kornet wrote a blog post urging the Hawks to reconsider the event, citing concerns about objectification and mistreatment of women.
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The game followed a familiar script.
The Hawks thought they could get away with it, but the league stepped in to cancel the “Magic Monday” promotion.
Another example of a team trying to push the envelope and getting roasted for it.
The NBA’s concerns about objectification and mistreatment of women are starting to sound like a broken record.
This one felt recognizable early, with the league’s reaction being the usual “we have to do better” speech.
Original Observation: The NBA’s cancelation of the “Magic Monday” promotion is just another example of the league’s efforts to protect its brand, but it’s unclear if it’s enough to change the culture.
Author: Evan Null
