Kyrie Irving won’t go to court against the Washington Wizards tonight! And that will go into effect for the next four matches after that. On Thursday, brooklyn network suspended the player without pay after he continued his efforts to deny anti-Semitic beliefs, each ESPN.
Hours later, he took responsibility and apologized on his Instagram.
“To all the Jewish families and communities hurt and affected by my post, I am deeply sorry for the pain I have caused you and I apologize. At first, I reacted with emotion at being unjustly labeled anti-Semitic, instead of focusing on the healing process of my Jewish Brothers and Sisters traumatized by the outrageous remarks. hatred in the documentary,” Kyrie wrote.
The backlash started last week after he shared a link to the 2018 movie “Hebrews for Negroes: Awakening Negro America,” which civil rights groups have dubbed anti-semiology, according to CNN.
He opened his statement by mentioning the link he shared and how he plans to move forward.
“While researching YHWH, I posted a Document containing a number of false and derogatory anti-Semitic statements, statements, and language that are offensive to the Jewish Race/Religion, and I take full responsibility for it. responsibility for her actions,” Kyrie wrote. “I am grateful to have such a great platform to share knowledge and I want to move forward with open dialogue to learn more and grow from this.”
Facing the media resulted in a five-game pause
Nets see Kyrie “Currently not suitable to be linked” with their organization after a tense media session early Thursday. During the session, Kyrie took responsibility for posting the link he said yes “questioning” and “Untrue” things.
A reporter asked Kyrie if he said he “meaning no harm” is his apologetic version. Before the media, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he was very disappointed in Kyrie “Didn’t give an unqualified apology” and denounce the movie “Vile and harmful content.”
“I didn’t mean to cause harm, I’m not a documentary filmmaker,” Kyrie replied.
Later in the session, Irving redirected a question about whether he had anti-Semitic beliefs.
“Again, I’ll repeat, I don’t understand how that label makes sense because you guys ask me the same questions over and over, but this isn’t going to turn into a roundabout. questions between questions, I told you how I feel. I respect all walks of life and embrace all walks of life. That’s where I sit,” Kyrie replied.
The entire team was unimpressed by player statements during the session.
“Today we were very disappointed when given the opportunity in a media session, Kyrie categorically refused to say that he has no anti-remedy beliefs nor acknowledges specific hate material in the film, ‘ Nets said in their statement. “It’s not the first time he’s had a chance, but failed, to clarify.”
Nets added that Kyrie refuses to reject anti-Semitism”deeply disturbing, against the values of [their] organize and constitute conduct detrimental to the team. ” Irving has pledged to donate the group’s $500,000 to organizations that fight hate.
But according to the results of the media, Kyrie will sit out the next 5 games. And the team says the suspension will last until Irving “Meet a range of objective remedies aimed at addressing the harmful impact of his conduct.”
Irving says he has no intention of ‘perpetuating hatred’
In her statement, Kyrie again attempted to clarify her position on the documentary’s anti-Semitic rhetoric.
“I would like to clarify any confusion about my position in the fight against anti-Semitism by apologizing for posting the documentary without the actual context and explanation stated. out specific beliefs in the documentary that I agree with and disagree with,” Kyrie said. “It is not my intention to disrespect any Jewish cultural history related to the Holocaust or to cause any hate. I am learning from this unfortunate event and hope we can find understanding among all of us. I am no different from any other human being. I am a seeker of truth and knowledge, and I know who I am”.
