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The National Basketball Association has abandoned plans for a promotional event at an Atlanta strip club after facing criticism from one of its own players. The league had been promoting an upcoming event at Magic City, an Atlanta establishment known for adult entertainment and exotic dancing. However, San Antonio Spurs player Luke Kornet publicly challenged the partnership through social media, questioning whether the NBA should associate with such venues. In a post on Medium, Kornet expressed his concerns, stating “The league should promote an atmosphere that is protective and respectful of the daughters, wives, sisters and mothers we know and love.” The player’s public stance appears to have influenced the league’s decision to cancel the promotional arrangement.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The National Basketball Association has scrapped plans for a promotional event at an Atlanta adult entertainment establishment following public criticism from a player. 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