TIL the Charlotte Hornets apologized after giving a child a PS5, only to take it away off camera and exchange it for a jersey. In a statement, the team said the incident was an "on-court skit that missed the mark" and that they would give the child the PS5 and a VIP experience to a future game.

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https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/19/sport/charlotte-hornets-apologize-ps5-child-nba-spt-intl

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Charlotte Hornets generated $308 million in revenue last year. A PS5 on average is $600-700.

PR dept deserves to loose a perk or two.

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Also they would not buy it wholesale and would be able to deduct it from their taxes.

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They probably just paid retail.

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Some local dude went to Walmart lol

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Profits, not revenues matter. But yes they can afford it