The NBA has called off the Atlanta Hawks’ plans for a night of celebrating the city’s famed Magic City adult entertainment club, saying it was responding to “concerns” from many across the league.
Atlanta announced the plan last month, saying it wanted to pay tribute to an “iconic cultural institution” with food — including the club’s famous lemon pepper wings, a version of which is named for former Hawks guard Lou Williams — along with music and exclusive merchandise.
It was not clear if the league signed off on the idea to have the celebration, which was met with mixed reactions — some for, some against. One NBA player, Luke Kornet of the San Antonio Spurs, spoke out about the idea of promoting a strip club and urged the parties involved to reconsider.
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