What a disgrace!
While an in-game segment was happening, the Charlotte Hornets gave a young fan a PlayStation 5 (PS5) … just to snatch it back when the cameras were off. The move sparked up viral anger across the sports world, and now the franchise is trying to right their wrong by attempting to return the PS5 to the kid, or so they say. I personally have trust issues. (RELATED: A Fake Sport Is Beating China-Enabling NBA In TV Ratings, Proving More That Culture No Longer Belongs To The Left)
The segment took place during a break in a home game for the Hornets against the Philadelphia 76ers, with Charlotte’s mascot (named Hugo) playing the role of Santa Claus and appearing to hook children up with some pretty cool presents.
You guys want to see a cheap sports organization?
In this video my best friend&his nephew get called onto court for a special segment where they gift the kid a PS5 publicly… w/cameras off they TOOK IT AWAY and gave him a jersey.
😂 Take a bow @hornets… crushed the kid pic.twitter.com/mcj5hhsuM5
— USMNT_STAN (@StanUsmnt) December 17, 2024
On paper, it looked like it was a fantastic gesture by the Hornets, while the kid was going to have a grade-A Christmas. But then a text conversation started spreading on social media making the claim that everything was a gimmick.
After taking away his PS5, the Hornets allegedly gave the kid a Charlotte jersey like they have any worth.
If anyone wants more details here is how it went down.
Seems like they may been trying to do a skit (why?) and botched communication totally. I still don’t get giving kids stuff before Xmas you aren’t letting them have even if it is a “setup.” That’s confusing and really 🤡 https://t.co/VKzsx38w5A pic.twitter.com/UYO7sHSxpe
— USMNT_STAN (@StanUsmnt) December 17, 2024
And now, per a statement, the Hornets are trying to smooth everything over by giving the boy his PS5 and a VIP experience at a future home game.
But like I said… Trust issues.
Statement from #Hornets on last night’s promotion.
They’re giving the kid a PS5 and VIP experience for future game. @wcnc pic.twitter.com/rbGW4sAIKB
— Nick Carboni (@NickCarboniWCNC) December 17, 2024
What a horrible look … I mean a horrible look for a professional sports franchise, wow.
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
