Atlanta Hawks' OnlyFans-Inspired Promotion Draws Criticism from Star Players Young and Murray

Players Shared Disapproving Remarks on Social Media; Yet the Team Maintains Use of "Only Fans" Campaign despite Backlash, Ahead of "In-Season" Tournament Against Detroit Pistons.

The Atlanta Hawks released an OnlyFans-inspired promotion for the upcoming NBA In-Season Tournament, featuring a provocative video of their mascot, Harry The Hawk. The ad, which was released on the team's media channels, received mixed reactions from fans and players.
All-Star Guards Trae Young and Dejounte Murray voiced their disapproval of the ad on their social media platforms, with Young saying he had no part in it and Murray urging the team to delete the ad.
Despite criticism and disapproval from players and fans, the Atlanta Hawks proceeded with the 'Only Fans' campaign and the video remained on their social media channels.
The team also created a website for the 'Only Fans' campaign allowing fans to buy In-Season Tournament tickets and merchandise which also features photos of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray.
The Hawks will play their first In-Season Tournament game against the Detroit Pistons on November 14, even as reactions to the controversial ad continue to pour in.