ATLANTA – On National Pizza Day, the most exciting day to be a pizza fan, the Atlanta Hawks announced a multi-year exclusive partnership with Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) (“Papa Johns”). Having opened their newest global hub in the Atlanta area, Papa Johns will become the official pizza partner of the Hawks. The Hawks join the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards in the NBA as other teams with a partnership. To tip off the partnership, Papa Johns and the Hawks are celebrating National Pizza Day by hosting pizza parties at Boys & Girls Club chapters in the Atlanta area.