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Spurs’ Luke Kornet Urges Hawks to Cancel ‘Magic City Monday’ as Team Stands by Plan

Team leaders frame the one-night collaboration as a cultural tribute with no dancers involved.

Luke Kornet is in the first year of a new contract with the Spurs.
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Overview

  • Kornet published a letter asking Atlanta to drop the March 16 promotion, arguing it disrespects women and risks NBA complicity in objectification.
  • The Hawks announced the event for the Orlando Magic game with Magic City-themed food, a limited hoodie, and a halftime performance by T.I.
  • Hawks owner Jami Gertz defended the tribute to Magic City’s role in Atlanta culture, and executive Melissa Proctor said club employees may watch from a suite but dancers will not participate.
  • Team communications cited strong demand, including roughly 2,000 tickets sold in the first 24 hours and a sharp secondary-market price jump reported after the announcement.
  • Atlanta has not indicated any cancellation, the NBA has not publicly intervened, and reactions range from Kornet’s objections to support from ex-Hawk Lou Williams.