Part of the festivities for the San Antonio Spurs fans involved the Silver Dancers, the group of women that performed dance routines in front of the crowds, whether it was at halftime or during timeouts. However, after decades of existence, they will be no more for the 2018-19 season.
On Friday, the Spurs announced the replacement of the Silver Dancers with a co-ed “hype team.” It’s a “diverse array of family-friendly talents” and performers that will “participate in a variety of community events and public appearances.”
The Rick Maese of the Chicago Tribune noted it’s the result of recent complaints and lawsuits involving NFL cheerleaders, including a “topless photo shoot.