The NBA has called off the Atlanta Hawks’ plans to stage a tribute to Magic City, Atlanta’s famed strip club, citing “concerns” from across the league.
The decision stops what would have been a team-led celebration tied to the long-running local venue, which has become a widely recognized part of Atlanta’s pop-culture footprint. The league did not provide additional details beyond noting the concerns raised around the NBA.
The Hawks’ planned tribute will not move forward under the NBA’s direction.
What we know
According to the league, the move was made after concerns were communicated from around the NBA. No further explanation was included in the statement referenced.