NBA star Kyrie Irving has been suspended from playing basketball for his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.” The Brooklyn Nets suspended their star player indefinitely without pay — and stated the suspension would last at least the next five games — after he published a social media post days ago about a book and movie that contained disturbing antisemitic tropes.
Controversy ensued after Irving then refused to apologize for the post early on Thursday in a media session after the team’s practice.
Angered by his lack of culpability for posting the unsettling content, the Nets opted to suspend the star. Related: Two MORE Lawyers Drop Kanye West Amid Public Rants! In a statement released later on Thursday evening, the organization said Kyrie is “currently unfit to be associated” with the team.
They explained: The Nets also indicated that Irving’s suspension would last “until he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures that address the harmful impact of his conduct.” Several hours after the suspension was announced, Irving issued an apology in an Instagram post.
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