Source: BroBible
Summary
The NBA has canceled the Atlanta Hawks’ planned promotion with Magic City, a strip club in Atlanta, after backlash from players, fans, and partners. The promotion was announced last week, but NBA player Luke Kornet objected, citing disrespect to women. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver agreed, stating that canceling the promotion was the right decision for the broader NBA community.
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The habit gets a new name.
The NBA’s attempt to partner with a strip club was met with swift backlash. The Atlanta Hawks thought they were celebrating a “cultural institution,” but others saw it as a step back. The league’s decision to cancel the promotion shows that even the most well-intentioned ideas can be tone-deaf. It’s a reminder that the line between cultural appreciation and objectification can be blurry. The NBA’s “bro-code” just got a little more complicated.
Author: Evan Null
