Former Celtics center Luke Kornet calls out Hawks over ‘Magic City’ promotion
Former Celtics center Luke Kornet took umbrage with the Atlanta Hawks' upcoming "Magic City" promotional night.
bdc2020-php8.boston.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
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Luke Kornet publicly pushed for the Hawks to cancel their Magic City Night event, drawing wide attention after he wrote a detailed post and urged reconsideration. The Hawks ultimately did not cancel the promotion, continuing with the Magic City Night as planned for that game. Kornet explained his stance again in subsequent comments, emphasizing that the discussion should reflect broader NBA perspectives.[1][2][3]
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The controversy generated commentary from other NBA figures, including Al Horford, who voiced support for Kornet’s view on social media. Coverage noted the Hawks’ event was tied to Magic City, a well-known Atlanta venue, and highlighted the public conversations around the team’s promotional decisions.[3][1]
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For broader context, outlets tracked the reactions and the ongoing dialogue about team promotions that intersect with cultural institutions and values within the league.[4][5][6]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline of the key statements and responses, or summarize the main arguments for and against the promotion, with citations.