NBA star says controversial strip club theme night ‘objectifies women’ | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAp CorrespondentTuesday 03 March 2026 14:04 GMTAn NBA player has publicly condemned the Atlanta Hawks' decision to collaborate with an adult entertainment club for a game (AP)NBA player Luke Kornet has publicly condemned the Atlanta Hawks' decision to collaborate with an adult entertainment club for an upcoming game night.The San Antonio Spurs centre urged the Hawks to cancel the promotion, scheduled for 16 March during their game against the Orlando Magic.Kornet argued that allowing the event, featuring Atlanta's 'premier strip club' Magic City, would reflect poorly on the NBA community and be complicit in the potential objectification and mistreatment of women.The Hawks' promotion, announced last week, includes a live performance by Atlanta native T.I., alongside the sale of Magic City's renowned chicken wings and a special hoodie.Kornet stated that celebrating a strip club is not aligned with the vision of providing a safe environment for fans of all ages to enjoy basketball.In fullNBA star calls for Atlanta Hawks to cancel strip club theme nightThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in