Richard Jefferson took a stance on San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet by criticizing the Atlanta Hawks' Magic City promotional night on March 16.
Cornette wrote a letter objecting to the Hawks hosting 'Magic City' Night. Jefferson agrees with Cornette, but for his own personal reasons, and mostly the way he wants to raise his children, he says, he wouldn't want them to see them at NBA games.
"I'm going to take Luke Kornet's side. Magic City, everyone has the ability to do whatever they choose. Spend their money how they want, but the NBA, the brand, the logo. Let's just say, I think the NBA can partner with whoever they choose, but I understand what Luke Kornet is saying. Especially in a very delicate time. You talk about women's rights, but also women's rights to do that. Have potential,” Jefferson said at the 23:11 mark on the road. Trippin' Podcast.
"To look at it and say, hey we want to do it, but there will be kids at the game. These are things that I love, I'm taking my kids, my nine and eleven-year-olds, this is not what I want to present to my kids, that's just me."
What's next for the Hawks amid Luke Kornet's comments?
Richard Jefferson and Luke Cornett Hawks may have their own reservations about the Magic City celebration. It's time to realize what Atlanta can do for this event, but the recent attention will provide plenty of scrutiny before the competition takes place.
Atlanta has a 31–31 record on the season, tied for ninth in the Eastern Conference standings. They are 0.5 games ahead of the Charlotte Hornets and four games behind the Milwaukee Bucks while trailing the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic by 1.5 games.
Coming off four consecutive wins, the Hawks will be looking forward to their next contest. They are on the road when they face the Bucks on March 4th at 9:30 PM ET.
