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Atlanta Hawks planned a Magic City Night, but Luke Kornet (and later Al Horford) publicly urged cancelation. NBA commissioner Adam Silver canceled the promotion, turning a promotional night into a widely discussed controversy and turning Kornet into a surprising public protagonist. The piece calls the saga silly, notes the added publicity for the game, and hints at broader league concerns kept off the front page.
The NBA canceled the Atlanta Hawks' planned Magic City Night after Luke Kornet published a post criticizing the event, prompting the Hawks to issue a respectful statement and reaffirm their commitment to celebrating Atlanta authentically.
The Atlanta Hawks’ planned “Magic City Monday” celebration—honoring Atlanta’s Magic City with merchandise, wings, and a T.I. halftime show—has sparked backlash from Luke Kornet, who argues it promotes the mistreatment of women. Michelle Beadle counters, saying Magic City is more than a titty bar and criticizing men for dictating what women should want, while the NBA has not intervened.
OutKick reports that Spurs center Luke Kornet wrote a cautionary letter opposing the Atlanta Hawks’ March 16 Magic City Monday promo celebrating strip club culture, a move Horford publicly endorsed by replying “Well done, Luke.” Despite backlash labeling the night sleazy, the Hawks say they’ll proceed with the event, arguing it’s a promotional tactic for ticket sales. The piece argues the NBA’s attempt at edgy marketing clashes with its social-justice messaging and raises questions about whether the league should glamorize adult venues at all.
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet publicly urged the Atlanta Hawks to cancel a planned strip-club promotion, requesting the team halt the event.
The Atlanta Hawks’ 'Magic City Monday' promo featuring a T.I. halftime show honoring Magic City draws backlash after Luke Kornet calls for cancellation to oppose the objectification of women; Hawks appear unlikely to change course, with co-owner Jamie Gertz connected to a docuseries about Magic City.
Spurs center Luke Kornet urged the Hawks to rethink their March 16 'Magic City Night,' arguing the promotion would reflect poorly on the NBA and could contribute to the objectification and mistreatment of women; Hawks defend the event as a celebration of Atlanta's cultural institution, highlighting a broader debate over morality, sponsorships, and conduct in the league.
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet criticized the Atlanta Hawks' March 16 promo promoting a strip club as a cultural institution, calling for its cancellation and arguing it clashes with the league's moral stance while highlighting features like lemon pepper wings, a TI halftime show and co-branded gear.
Luke Kornet left the Boston Celtics in free agency to join the San Antonio Spurs on a four-year deal, citing the Spurs as a place that had everything he hoped for and feeling led to make the move, after developing into a key contributor last season with Boston.
The San Antonio Spurs signed free agent center Luke Kornet to a four-year, $41 million deal, adding depth to their frontcourt behind Victor Wembanyama and providing lineup flexibility. Kornet had a strong season with the Celtics, known for his defense and efficient shooting.
The Boston Celtics will miss center Luke Kornet for Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers due to a wrist injury, forcing them to rely on a small-ball lineup with Al Horford as the lone regular center. The team also awaits clarity on Jrue Holiday's status, who is questionable with a non-COVID illness.
The Celtics secured their ninth consecutive win with a 124-113 victory over the Bulls, as Jayson Tatum led the team with 26 points and Luke Kornet tied his career high with 13 rebounds. Kornet's dominant performance included eight points, four assists, and two blocks, showcasing his impact on both ends of the court. Despite the Bulls' strong shooting and low turnovers, Boston's late-game surge, led by Tatum and Kornet, secured the win and a season sweep of Chicago.
The Boston Celtics defeated the San Antonio Spurs 117-98, with role players like Luke Kornet, Neemias Queta, Oshae Brissett, Sam Hauser, and Payton Pritchard stepping up in the absence of key starters Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White. Kornet's strong performance against rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama, along with contributions from other role players, showcased the team's depth and resilience, while Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, and Jaylen Brown led the charge in scoring.