Ever since the announcement of the Atlanta Hawks dedicating a night to the Magic City institution on March 16, there has been an immense conversation around the sports world on whether that is the right thing to do. With some defending the Hawks doing Magic City night, there was also outrage, leading to the league announcing that it has canceled the event.
In a statement by league commissioner Adam Silver, he said that “canceling this promotion is the right decision for the broader NBA community.”
“When we became aware of the Atlanta Hawks’ scheduled promotion, we reached out to Hawks leadership to better understand their plans and rationale. While we appreciate the team’s perspective and their desire to move forward, we have heard significant concerns from a broad array of league stakeholders, including fans, partners, and employees.”
More information to come.