Luke Kornet‘s passionate plea to the Atlanta Hawks is not stopping them from internet hosting Magic Metropolis Evening — the crew tells TMZ Sports activities its tribute to the native staple is not going anyplace.
However don’t be concerned, Luke — not a single stripper will probably be working this celebration.
The San Antonio Spurs middle spoke out on Monday … calling on the Hawks to scrap its plan to honor the enduring strip membership when they host the Orlando Magic on March 16 with wings, meals, merch and a music efficiency from T.I. — claiming it sends a nasty message to girls.
Al Horford — who performed for the Hawks from 2007-2016 — praised Kornet and cosigned the message on Tuesday … and the weblog publish has since sparked a debate on whether or not it’s an applicable gesture.
A rep for the Hawks tells us the plans have not modified in any respect — and there have been no talks of calling an audible … that means Magic Metropolis Evening continues to be a go.
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The crew’s preliminary assertion on the promotion didn’t point out the grownup nature of the institution … nor did it say any dancers on employees can be current.
“From the food to the music and the exclusive merchandise, we are excited to team up with Magic City to create an authentic, True to Atlanta-inspired game experience,” Melissa Proctor, Hawks Government Vice President and Chief Advertising and marketing Officer, stated on the time.
However Kornet wasn’t having it … going to Medium to pontificate on the thought.
“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,” Kornet stated. “We should promote an atmosphere that is protective and respectful of the daughters, wives, sisters, mothers, and partners that we know and love.”
On the intense facet for Kornet, he will not be current for any of it — he’ll be in L.A. going through the Clippers.
