NBA commissioner Adam Silver doesn't think it's enough for Kyrie Irving to make a donation to anti- hate organizations.
The Brooklyn Nets star has come under fire after posting a link to a movie and book that contained antisemitic stereotypes. He took down the post after being called out by the Nets owner, but in a news conference he said that he was not going to stand down on his beliefs.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association condemned hate speech, but did not mention Irving until Thursday.
Kyrie Irving made a reckless decision to post a link to a film that contained antisemitic material. While we appreciate the fact that he agreed to work with the Brooklyn Nets and the Anti-Defamation League to combat antisemitism and other forms of discrimination, I am disappointed that he has not offered an unqualified apology and more specifically denounced the vile and harmful content contained in the film he chose to publicly condemn In the next week, I will meet with Kyrie to discuss this situation.
The Nets and Irving promised to donate $500,000 to anti-hate organizations.
Irving, the Nets and the Anti-Defamation League made donations.
Irving said in the statement that he opposed all forms of hatred and oppression. I take responsibility for the negative impact of my post on the Jews. The documentary does not reflect my morals or principles. I want to learn from all walks of life and do so with an open mind and willingness to listen. My family and I want to be a beacon of truth and light, and we don't want to hurt anyone.
The Nets are in Washington to play the Wizards on Friday. Irving might address the media.
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