The Brooklyn Nets have suspended star point guard Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay for his failure to 'disavow antisemitism' and his refusal to acknowledge 'specific hateful material' in the antisemitic film he promoted on social media.
followed on Saturday, when Irving defended his social media activity and clashed with a reporter over his recent sharing of an old video from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Irving didn't speak after the Nets' next two games, one of which fans seated courtside at Barclays CenterIrving, the Nets and the Anti-Defamation League released a joint statement on Wednesday announcing a $500K donation from both Irving and the team toward groups that work to eradicate all forms of hate. Irving“I oppose all forms of hatred and oppression and stand strong with communities that are marginalized and impacted every day,” Irving said in the joint statement.
"I do not believe everything said in the documentary was true or reflects my morals and principles. I am a human being learning from all walks of life and I intend to do so with an open mind and a willingness to listen. So from my family and I, we meant no harm to any one group, race or religion of people, and wish to only be a beacon of truth and light."
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