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Charlotte Hornets' official web site uses racially offensive term in story

Earlier this morning, writer Alex Wong discovered a post published on the Hornets' official web site with some unfortunate language in it. The story was published on Nov. 2 and focused on the buzz around the Hornets' opening night. But when the post got around to Jeremy Lin?

shouts to the nba having an article on their site with the term "oriental fans" https://t.co/cMcF5MQrip pic.twitter.com/dKv9YJxxgW

— alex (@steven_lebron) November 14, 2015

There is a blurb just below the writer's byline that reminds us that the opinions and views of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of the Hornets' organization.