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Michelle Beadle Defends Magic City Against Kornet's Critique

3/8/2026

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Michelle Beadle, a sports reporter, criticized Luke Kornet's blog post advocating cancellation of Atlanta Hawks' Magic City Monday.
Kornet claimed the event could objectify women and urged the National Basketball Association to reconsider its support.
Beadle argued Kornet misrepresented Magic City, calling it an iconic cultural institution rather than a strip club.
She stated women are adults making choices and rejected paternalism, noting Kornet does not play for either team.

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Michelle Beadle, a sports reporter, criticized Luke Kornet's blog post advocating cancellation of Atlanta Hawks' Magic City Monday.
Kornet claimed the event could objectify women and urged the National Basketball Association to reconsider its support.
Beadle argued Kornet misrepresented Magic City, calling it an iconic cultural institution rather than a strip club.
She stated women are adults making choices and rejected paternalism, noting Kornet does not play for either team.