Society has evolved in many ways, but not enough for the
Hawks’ plans to be mainstream enough to be accepted by the masses, even if the only things featured from the club next week were the chicken wings and a live podcast featuring Magic City founder Michael “Mr. Magic” Barney. Yes,
strip clubs are a part of NBA culture. Some players gleefully pack bags with $1 bills in preparation for games in Atlanta. Some of the music you hear in stadiums is also the occasional popular strip club anthem. It’s not uncommon to run into someone associated with the league at the club. Because they can be such a part of a city’s culture, even in this social media era, many feel comfortable spending money and time in gentlemen’s clubs without judgment.
New York Times
