NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks’ theme night with strip club Magic City after backlash

• Commissioner: League heard significant concerns'

• Spurs' Kornet had penned post against promotion

The NBA has called off the Atlanta Hawks' plans for a night celebrating the city's famed Magic City strip club, saying it did so because of concerns" from many across the league.

Atlanta announced the plan last month, saying the team would pay tribute to an iconic cultural institution" with food - including the club's famous lemon pepper wings - along with a live music performance by Atlanta native TI and exclusive merchandise.

After the Hawks announced plans for the promotion, San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet spoke out about the idea and urged the parties involved to reconsider. And the league evidently heard the same messaging from others.