Kornet Speaks Out Against Hawks' Magic City Event

0:00Welcome to Golden State Warriors News today. Two minutes of updates that matter to Golden State Warriors fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. Luke Coronet, now playing center for the San Antonio Spurs, took a strong stand against the Atlanta Hawks' upcoming Magic City Monday event. The Hawks planned this special night on March 16th to celebrate the city's famous adult entertainment spot, Magic City. Coronet called it out in a personal blog post on Monday, urging the NBA to rethink promoting it. Post, Coronet argued that the league should focus on protecting and respecting women who helped make basketball great. He pointed out issues like abuse and mistreatment in the adult industry and said staying silent would live bad on the whole NBA community. He wants owners, players, and fans to push the Hawks for higher standards. Owl Hoorford, the Golden State Warriors Center, and Coronet's former Boston Celtics teammate quickly backed him up. The two played together for over three seasons, and Hoorford shared his support online right away.

1:00It's a rare moment of NBA players speaking out on team promotions like this. Magic City holds a big place in Atlanta's culture tied to the local music and nightlife scene. Many see it as more than just a venue, but Coronet's concerns highlight ongoing debates about objectification and sports entertainment. So far, the Hawks have not commented publicly on Coronet's post or Hoorford's endorsement. So keep watching the Sea of the League steps in, or if the event goes ahead as planned, a quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. A pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No earbuds required.