An antisemetic film was promoted on Irving's social media accounts. There is a time and a place for it.
The National Basketball Players Association condemned antisemitism.
The players union does not agree with anti-Semitism. Everyone is accepted by the NBPA. We want to help players understand that certain words can lead to hate. We will continue to identify and fight all hate speech.
The statement was not mentioned by name, but it came after the Brooklyn Nets star commented on a movie based on a book.
The NBA issued a statement Saturday night decrying hate speech after Nets owner Joe Tsai condemned aThursday's post. Irving told the media after the game that he is not antisemitic, but he did not back away from his previous statement.
Irving doesn't want to argue over a person or a culture or a religion. This is what we're here for. There is a public platform. I don't know if I did anything Illegal. I don't know if I hurt anyone. I don't know if I hurt anyone. I don't know if I'm going to say that I dislike one group of people. There is a lot to do with not ego or pride of how proud I am of African heritage, but also that I posted without talking to me.
I won't stand down on anything I believe in. I'm stronger because I'm not alone. I have a lot of people with me.
Irving deleted the initial tweet on Sunday. Irving was not allowed to speak to the media after the game.
This report was based on information from Nick Friedell.
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