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  "path": "/the-atlanta-hawks-magic-city-night-was-too-misunderstood-to-live",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-10T18:35:51.000Z",
  "site": "https://defector.com",
  "tags": [
    "NBA",
    "atlanta hawks",
    "for sale: bands never popped",
    "luke kornet",
    "magic city",
    "Kornet's completely random Medium post",
    "NBA announced on Monday that it has canceled"
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  "textContent": "In what could very well go down as the biggest upset of the season, San Antonio Spur and intermittent blogger Luke Kornet somehow has successfully blocked the Atlanta Hawks' attempt to honor an iconic local institution: Magic City strip club. In response to the handwringing engendered by Kornet's completely random Medium post against the event, the NBA announced on Monday that it has canceled the Hawks' planned Magic City night.\n\nIn his post, Kornet called out the partnership and the league, stating: \"The NBA should desire to protect and esteem women, many of whom work diligently every day to make this the best basketball league in the world. We should promote an atmosphere that is protective and respectful of the daughters, wives, sisters, mothers, and partners that we know and love.\"\n\nIn response to the NBA's cancelation, the Hawks released their own statement, saying, “While we are very disappointed in the NBA’s decision to cancel our Magic City Night promotion, we fully respect its decision. As a franchise, we remain committed to celebrating the best of Atlanta – with authenticity – in ways that continue to unite and bring us all together.”",
  "title": "The Atlanta Hawks’ Magic City Night Was Too Misunderstood To Live"
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