What a shame!
During an in-game segment, the Charlotte Hornets gave away a PlayStation 5 (PS5) to a young fan…only to take it back when the cameras went off. The move sparked viral outrage across the sports world, and now the series is trying to right the wrong by trying to give PS5s back to kids, they say. I have trust issues myself. (Related article: Fake sports beat China-led NBA in TV ratings, proving culture is no longer left-wing)
This segment took place during the break of a Hornets home game. against For the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte’s mascot (named Hugo) appears to be playing the role of Santa Claus, handing out wonderful presents to children.
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In this video, my best friend and his nephew are called to the court for a special corner, and they present the kid with a PS5 in public… and they take it away with the cameras off. , gave him a jersey.
😂 Let’s take a bow @hornets… crushed the child pic.twitter.com/mcj5hhsuM5
— USMNT_STAN (@StanUsmnt) December 17, 2024
On paper, it looked like a nice gesture by the Hornets while this kid was having a Grade-A Christmas. But then text conversations started circulating on social media claiming it was all a trick.
After taking away the PS5, the Hornets allegedly gave the kid a Charlotte jersey as if it was worth anything.
If you want more details, here’s how it happened.
Apparently they were trying to do a skit (why?) and completely failed to communicate. Even if it’s “preparation,” you still can’t give your kids anything you didn’t let them have before Christmas. That’s confusing and true 🤡 https://t.co/VKzsx38w5A pic.twitter.com/UYO7sHSxpe
— USMNT_STAN (@StanUsmnt) December 17, 2024
And now, according to a statement, the Hornets are trying to smooth things over by giving the boy a PS5 and a VIP experience at future home games.
But like I said…it’s a matter of trust.
statement from #Hornets About last night’s promotion.
They’re giving kids a PS5 and a VIP experience for future games. @wcnc pic.twitter.com/rbGW4sAIKB
— Nick Carboni (@NickCarboniWCNC) December 17, 2024
What a terrifying look…I mean… worst Look for professional sports franchises.
