Hornets apologize for taking back video game console after giving it to young fan during an ‘on-court skit’

The Charlotte Hornets may have misunderstood the purpose of the season of giving. 

The team came under fire this week after someone on social media claimed a young fan involved with an on-court skit during Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers was tricked out of receiving a new video game console.

Toward the end of the second quarter, the fan’s letter to Santa was read at the arena. In it, he asked for a PS5. In the video shared online, the team’s mascot can be seen handing over a bag containing the gift. 

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The elated fan walked off the court with his gift. But, behind the scenes, the team repor...