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Wed, December 18, 2024

Hornets apologize after pretending to gift young fan a PS5 before taking it away during timeout skit


Published on 2024-12-18 13:05:23 - MSN
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  • Now the Hornets are attempting to make the situation right as the team apologized for the skit. "During last night's game there was an on-court skit that missed the mark. The skit
The Charlotte Hornets issued an apology after a promotional skit during a game went awry. During a timeout, the team engaged in a skit where they pretended to give a young fan a PlayStation 5, only to take it back as part of the act. The skit was intended to be humorous but instead left the child visibly upset, prompting backlash from fans and viewers online. The Hornets acknowledged the mistake, stating that the skit was meant to be light-hearted but was poorly executed, and they expressed regret for any disappointment caused to the fan and his family. They also mentioned that they would be reaching out to the family to make amends.

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