Kevin said that the backlash from the social media posts centered on an antisemitic book and movie. There is a time and a place for this.
There's optimism for a resolution "very soon" after the National Basketball Players Association told its members that suspended Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has met with team, league and union officials.
Nets owner Joe and his wife, Clara, met with Irving, who was suspended for a minimum of five games for sharing antisemitic material on his social media.
"It's clear to me that Kyrie doesn't have any beliefs of hate towards Jewish people or any group," Tsai posted to the social networking site on Friday.
The Nets are going on a road trip. Even with the fifth game of Irving's suspension coming Saturday night against the LA Clippers, there appears to be no reason for him to return during this trip that goes through Portland on Thursday.
The Nets play their next game at home against Memphis.
Irving is expected to engage with a number of constituencies, including meeting with leaders in the Jewish community, and make good-faith efforts to show the Nets and NBA of his seriousness before he is cleared for a return to play.
Irving is currently serving as a vice president in the NBPA.
The union said in the memo that "Kyrie's rights, and the rights of all future players, have been protected at every turn." A recent effort to deepen understanding and open clear lines of communication was described by the NBPA.
In the memo, the NBPA said that Irving and the union condemn all forms of hate.
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