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Hawks CEO issues apology for Danny Ferry fiasco

The Hawks have issued an open letter apologizing for the recent controversy surrounding the team.

by Andrew Garrison
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Atlanta Hawks CEO Steve Koonin has written an open letter to the "team, fans and City of Atlanta," apologizing for the recent controversy regarding general manager Danny Ferry and Controlling Owner Bruce Levenson. The full letter can be read below:

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