Luke Kornet‘s passionate plea to the Atlanta Hawks is not stopping them from internet hosting Magic Metropolis Evening — the group tells TMZ Sports activities its tribute to the native staple is not going wherever.
However don’t fret, Luke — not a single stripper shall be working this get together.
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 foul message to ladies.
Al Horford — who performed for the Hawks from 2007-2016 — praised Kornet and cosigned the message on Tuesday … and the weblog submit has since sparked a debate on whether or not it’s an acceptable 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 remains to be a go.
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The group’s preliminary assertion on the promotion didn’t point out the grownup nature of the institution … nor did it say any dancers on workers can be current.
“From the meals to the music and the unique merchandise, we’re excited to group up with Magic Metropolis to create an genuine, True to Atlanta-inspired sport expertise,” Melissa ProctorHawks Government Vice President and Chief Advertising and marketing Officer, mentioned on the time.
However Kornet wasn’t having it … going to Medium to hold forth on the concept.
“The NBA ought to want to guard and esteem ladies, a lot of whom work diligently daily to make this the very best basketball league on this planet,” Kornet mentioned. “We should always promote an environment that’s protecting and respectful of the daughters, wives, sisters, moms, and companions that we all know and love.”
On the brilliant aspect for Kornet, he will not be current for any of it — he’ll be in L.A. dealing with the Clippers.