Hornets Mix-Up: Teen Fan's PS5 Gift Snub

The excitement of a 13-year-old boy when he thought he was getting a PlayStation 5 during a Charlotte Hornets game. Alexei Phillips took his nephew to see the Hornets play the Philadelphia 76ers. A team member asked if they wanted to be on the court with the mascot, Hugo. They agreed, and a fun moment unfolded. A video shows Hugo, dressed as Santa, handing the teen a PS5. Everyone cheered! But the joy was short-lived. Backstage, a staffer quickly took the console away. The team said it was a skit that went wrong. They apologized and offered the teen a PS5 and a VIP experience to another game. Think about it: Why give a gift you plan to take away? This mix-up could have been avoided with clear communication. The team's apology and making it right is a step in the right direction, but let's learn from this and ensure such incidents don't happen again.