NBA cancels Magic City Night after Luke Kornet’s criticism

The NBA has canceled the Atlanta Hawks’ planned ‘Magic City Night,’ which was set for March 16 against the Orlando Magic. The decision followed criticism from San Antonio Spurs player Luke Kornet, leading NBA commissioner Adam Silver to intervene. The event aimed to celebrate Atlanta’s cultural scene with performances and local cuisine but has now been scrapped, illustrating the league’s discomfort with the promotion linked to the famous strip club.

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