Kyrie Irving

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has been in the news recently after promoting a movie that is considered to be antisemitic on his Twitter account.

"You can insult me, you have the right but I have the right to say 'no, you're not going to take my $40 million and insult my religion'," he continued. "I think him acknowledging the Alex Jones things, something should have happened with that too because that dude is crazy." I think you should get suspended or fined," Barkley explained. I think Adam [Silver] should have suspended him. I think he should have been suspended. "I think the NBA dropped the ball.

Reggie didn't hold back in calling out the player's hypocrisy, and Charles Barkley made sure Adam Silver gets a piece of the blame pie too.

If we are to believe the NBA stands for equality and justice, then they have to act on it before it becomes a PR nightmare. “I think the NBA dropped the ball. As always, [Charles Barkley](https://www.basketballnetwork.net/tag/charles-barkley) didn't beat around the bush. ... The NBA made a mistake. But the NBA has been silent as well. ”Conversations are continuing, with the Brooklyn Nets and the NBA. “The players have dropped the ball on this case when it’s been one of their own. Charles Barkley made sure the NBA League Office doesn't get a free pass on this one. When [Donald Sterling](https://www.basketballnetwork.net/tag/donald-sterling) and [Robert Sarver](https://www.basketballnetwork.net/tag/robert-sarver) were caught making disparaging remarks about an entire group of people, LeBron James led the way with “there is no place in this league for that kind of behavior.” But when Kyrie Irving promotes a movie that does the same, as Reggie Miller points out - crickets. [The Last Dance](https://www.basketballnetwork.net/tag/the-last-dance) reminded us of was the criticism [Michael Jordan](https://www.basketballnetwork.net/tag/michael-jordan) got for staying out of a political race in North Carolina. “And it’s disappointing because this league has been built on the shoulders of the players being advocates. [Reggie Miller](https://www.basketballnetwork.net/tag/reggie-miller) brought that up during last night's broadcast on TNT’s Nets-Bulls broadcast.

(JTA) — The Anti-Defamation League is working with the Brooklyn Nets after star player Kyrie Irving tweeted a link to an antisemitic film.

“We try and separate the two things,” he said. They said Irving approached them and said he was “grateful.” His departure is not related to the Irving situation, Marks said. “The team has historically been very responsive on these issues,” he said. There is no tolerance and no room for any hate speech or any antisemitic remarks whatsoever, whether it’s in this organization or any organization for that matter.” “Let’s let him simmer down,” Nets General Manager Sean Marks said during a press conference on Tuesday.

NBA analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley says he thinks the league "dropped the ball" on Kyrie Irving after the Brooklyn Nets star tweeted a ...

He would not say whether Irving was a part of those discussions with the ADL. Really just trying to weigh out exactly what the best course of action is here.” “There’s a reason why we made this move when we did because time is ticking. I think the NBA, they have made a mistake.” You’re not going to take my $40 million and insult my religion. “I think he [Irving] should have been suspended.

Miller expressed his dissatisfaction that players have been willing to call out owners but not one of their own. “In years past, this league has been great ...

It just can’t: [theathletic.com/3748968/2022/1…](https://t.co/jliwqdywcF)– [9:58 AM](https://twitter.com/michaelgrange/status/1587444071915732992) [Adam Zagoria](https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria)@ [AdamZagoria](https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria) [#Bulls](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bulls) [#NBA](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA)– [9:54 PM](https://twitter.com/NYPost_Lewis/status/1587624280002633728) [StatMuse](https://twitter.com/statmuse)@ [statmuse](https://twitter.com/statmuse) – [9:14 PM](https://twitter.com/TimBontemps/status/1587614134853582849) [Joe Cowley](https://twitter.com/JCowleyHoops)@ [JCowleyHoops](https://twitter.com/JCowleyHoops) [cleveland.com/cavs/2022/11/d…](https://t.co/jEn5euXFBA)– [8:43 PM](https://twitter.com/ChrisFedor/status/1587606251785027585) [Erik Slater](https://twitter.com/erikslater_)@ [erikslater_](https://twitter.com/erikslater_) [@Nick Friedell](https://twitter.com/NickFriedell)in studio next on [@BartAndHahn](https://twitter.com/BartAndHahn)to discuss #Nets, Nash and Kyrie. [nj.com/nets/2022/11/n…](https://t.co/ertLWk3z9u)– [5:56 PM](https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/1587564235655204864) [Brian Lewis](https://twitter.com/NYPost_Lewis)@ [NYPost_Lewis](https://twitter.com/NYPost_Lewis) [#Nets](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Nets)GM Sean Marks admits Kyrie’s last postgame presser “didn’t go well.” He adds “At this point we don’t want to cause more fuss right now, more interaction with people. – [His lowest point total in 111 games w/ Nets – He’s scored fewer than 4 points just 5 times in 619-game career](https://hoopshype.com/social/)– Sean Marks: Irving won’t speak to media until he “simmers down” following antisemitism controversy pic.twitter.com/xeSBEyspCv -via [Twitter @BenGolliver](https://twitter.com/BenGolliver)/ November 2, 2022 [“I think he should have been suspended him,” Barkley said.](https://nypost.com/2022/11/01/reggie-miller-blasts-nba-players-for-crickets-on-kyrie-irving/)“I think Adam [Silver] should have suspended him. [@Eric Koreen](https://twitter.com/ekoreen). – [9:58 PM](https://twitter.com/ctsbulls/status/1587625265257136129) [Barbara Barker](https://twitter.com/meanbarb)@ [meanbarb](https://twitter.com/meanbarb) [@HeavyOnSports](https://twitter.com/HeavyOnSports)they wonder whether Kyrie and the seemingly constant drama will ever allow the Nets to win. The NBA and NBPA (where Kyrie is a VP) did not. [@YahooSports](https://twitter.com/YahooSports): Steve Nash was dismissed, Sean Marks was disheveled and Kyrie Irving has his fingerprints on dismantling yet another team with championship aspirations.

Charles Barkley, speaking on Tuesday night's TNT 'Inside the NBA' broadcast, did not mince words when commenting on the on-going Kyrie Irving situation ...

But it’s one thing to claim the world is flat (which he It’s good to see at least some prominent former NBA players take a stand and make clear the boundaries of right and wrong shouldn’t change based on what title someone happens to be holding. “The players have dropped the ball on this case when it’s been one of their own. We expect better from the NBA, its players and franchises. And while it’s understandable and a somewhat expected move, it also undermines their credibility in the long run. [Indiana Pacers](https://www.indycornrows.com) guard and member of the NBA Hall of Fame Reggie Miller blasted his peers for their inadequate response to Irving’s latest off-the-rails actions. “And it’s disappointing, because this league has been built on the shoulders of the players being advocates. We will continue to work on identifying and combating all hate speech wherever it arises.” “I think Adam should have suspended him...I think the NBA, they made a mistake. “I think he should have been suspended him,” Barkley said. Barkley called out Silver for what he sees as an inconsistent response to similar instances of players engaging in hate speech. We’re talking about this idiot.”

Nathaniel S. Butler/GettyFirst, an excerpt from my own writing about Kyrie Irving, published here last December:“Those foolish enough to form a unified ...

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Charles Barkley says the NBA flubbed its handling of the most recent Kyrie Irving drama ... explaining Tuesday night he believes the league should've ...

You gonna insult me, you have the right, but I have the right to say, ‘You can’t take my $40 million and insult my religion.'" "First of all, Adam is Jewish -- you can’t take my $40 million and insult my religion. and blasting the Association for not dropping the hammer on the point guard. explaining Tuesday night he believes the league should've suspended the Nets star over his controversial tweet. [Adam [Silver]](https://www.tmz.com/people/adam-silver/) should have suspended him," Barkley said. [Charles Barkley](https://www.tmz.com/people/charles-barkley/) says the NBA flubbed its handling of the most recent [Kyrie Irving](https://www.tmz.com/people/charles-barkley/) drama ...

To the surprise of no one, the Inside the NBA crew of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal had strong opinions on the recent ...

One minute, the crew is offering thoughtful and passionate takes on Kyrie Irving and the next minute, Shaq is showing off his disgusting feet. On Tuesday afternoon, Robinson deleted the video that featured his take from his Twitter account and offered an apology, so credit to him for handling this the right way. Several people replied and said I needed to post this clip of King and actor Danny Pudi. And when you get called out for the lack of civility and empathy, the move these days from a troubling number of public figures is to just double down. Not only did the Astros get blown out in Philly on Tuesday night, but they struggled to get some food. Before losing 7–0 in Game 3 of the World Series, Here’s why Inside the NBA is the greatest. To say we have a behavior and civility issue in this country is not news. It’s not just that Kyrie promoted an antisemitic film via his Twitter account. I think in this country we’ve lost our way. “I just think we’ve lost our way. Civility and empathy are out the window.

NBA on TNT analyst Reggie Miller called out players for their lack of response to Kyrie Irving and his antisemitic comments made on social media.

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Amar'e Stoudemire believes that Kyrie Irving needs to apologize after the Nets star shared a link to a film full of anti-Semitic tropes.

“And if you’re not totally factual or understanding what you’re learning or trying to promote, then just don’t promote it. “If you’re going to promote a documentary that has false allegations inside of it, and you may not understand that allegations inside of this documentary are false, OK, you made a mistake, right? “I think something has to happen, whether it’s an intensive conversation about what he’s doing and what his plans are as a basketball player,” Stoudemire said.

Former NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire wants Kyrie Irving to own up to his actions and apologize for tweeting out a link to a movie filled with antisemitic ...

Amar'e has gone after Irving in the past ... but has not apologized. 39-year-old Stoudemire says Kyrie created a problem by not expressing any regret over the situation ... "He’s always on this quest for learning and information. saying the Brooklyn Nets guard made a mistake. So apologize for it." [Charles Barkley](https://www.tmz.com/people/charles-barkley/) and [Shaquille O'Neal](https://www.tmz.com/people/shaquille-oneal/) calling him [an "idiot](https://www.tmz.com/2022/11/02/charles-barkley-nba-should-suspend-idiot-kyrie-irving-over-tweet/)" on TNT's "Inside The NBA." "I mean, Kyrie’s a guy who’s trying to find himself," he added. [Nick Cannon](https://www.tmz.com/people/nick-cannon/) and NFLer [DeSean Jackson](https://www.tmz.com/people/desean-jackson/) -- for which they apologized. Irving eventually deleted the tweet about the movie and insisted he is not antisemitic ... saying, "You have to give an apology because if you’re going to promote a documentary that has false allegations inside of it, and you may not understand that these allegations that’s inside the documentary are false, okay, you made a mistake, right? [Amar'e Stoudemire](https://www.tmz.com/people/amare-stoudemire/) -- who converted to Judaism in 2020 -- wants [Kyrie Irving](https://www.tmz.com/people/kyrie-irving/) to own up to his actions and apologize for tweeting out a link to a movie filled with antisemitic rhetoric ...

A Jewish former Nets coach called for the NBA star to apologize for promoting “false allegations” about Jews.

The league has forcefully punished owners found to use racist language, forcing Donald Sterling to sell the Los Angeles Clippers in 2014 and [suspending](https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2022/09/15/this-isnt-right-lebron-nba-figures-express-disappointment-in-robert-sarver-punishment/) Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver for a year in September after the two owners used the N-word on several occasions. [$50,000](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/11/sports/basketball/meyers-leonard-suspended.html) and suspended him for a week after he said an antisemitic slur online last March. The Nets did not give a specific reason for the ouster of Nash, who played with Stoudemire on the Phoenix Suns in the 2000s, outside of it being an “evaluation of how the season has begun.” [partially attributed](https://sny.tv/articles/nets-amar-e-stoudemire-kyrie-irving-missed-time-definitely-hurt-us) the Nets’ lack of chemistry during the 2021-22 season to Irving missing more than half of the games over his refusal to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Irving [came under fire](https://nypost.com/2022/09/15/kyrie-irving-shares-alex-jones-new-world-order-clip/) in September for sharing a clip from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who is on the hook for [$965 billion](https://www.forbes.com/sites/madelinehalpert/2022/10/12/alex-jones-ordered-to-pay-nearly-1-billion-in-sandy-hook-trial/) for claiming the Sandy Hook massacre that claimed the lives of 20 elementary school children was a hoax. Kennedy and Bob Marley (Irving [later apologized](https://www.nba.com/news/kyrie-irving-regrets-flat-earth-comments) in 2018 for his flat-earth beliefs, which he made as a Boston Celtics player). [Amar’e Stoudemire to Nets’ Kyrie Irving: ‘You made a mistake, so apologize for it’](https://www.nj.com/nets/2022/11/amare-stoudemire-to-kyrie-irving-you-made-a-mistake-so-apologize-for-it.html) (NJ.com) [Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley Slam ‘Idiot’ Kyrie Irving’s Antisemitism](https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/shaquille-oneal-charles-barkley-slam-kyrie-irving-antisemitism-1234622880/) (Rolling Stone) [Nets Fire Steve Nash As Team Weathers Antisemitic Kyrie Irving Posts](https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2022/11/01/nets-fire-steve-nash-as-team-weathers-antisemitic-kyrie-irving-posts/?sh=5b6968355cf7) (Forbes) Stoudemire has witnessed Irving's caustic and often-controversial behavior in the past: He The league fined Kobe Bryant [$100,000](https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-xpm-2011-apr-13-la-sp-kobe-bryant-lakers-20110414-story.html) in 2011 and Anthony Edwards [$40,000](https://www.nba.com/news/anthony-edwards-fined-40k-nba#:~:text=NEW%20YORK%20(AP)%20%E2%80%94%20Minnesota,video%20he%20later%20apologized%20for.) this year for using anti-gay slurs. [said](https://www.nj.com/nets/2022/11/amare-stoudemire-to-kyrie-irving-you-made-a-mistake-so-apologize-for-it.html) in a Wednesday appearance on ESPN’s Get Up Irving “made a mistake” by promoting a documentary containing “false allegations” about Jews and needs to back down, or else the NBA will “probably take a look” at punishing him. [each called](https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/shaquille-oneal-charles-barkley-slam-kyrie-irving-antisemitism-1234622880/) Irving an “idiot” and urged Silver to suspend him during TNT’s broadcast of Brooklyn’s loss to the Chicago Bulls. [condemned](https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2022/10/29/brooklyn-nets-condemn-kyrie-irving-for-promoting-antisemitic-film/?sh=77d9b4c83772) Irving in a Friday evening tweet, but Irving has not faced any discipline from his team, the league or the players’ union, with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver not speaking on the matter and the players’ association releasing a statement [denouncing](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34926729/nbpa-issues-statement-condemning-antisemitism) antisemitism without mentioning Irving, a vice president of the organization, by name.

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving didn't attend a meeting with the Anti-Defamation League in the wake of the turmoil he caused by.

Irving has continued to suit up for the Nets and started each of their last two games following his tense press conference. He also declined to walk back highlighting Hebrews to Negroes and I embrace and want to learn from all walks of life and religions.

Hélà🤞🏾♾ I am an OMNIST and I meant no disrespect to anyone’s religious beliefs. Whether or not it was intentional, Kyrie lifted up a hateful film to his millions of followers. In statement from ADL spokesperson, the organization said it hopes “to have an opportunity to soon” speak with Irving.

Basketball Hall of Famer Reggie Miller took a shot at NBA players for failing to step up and speak out amid the controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.

[CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM](https://www.foxnews.com/sports) The fans reportedly heckled Irving during the game. "The players have dropped the ball on this case when it’s been one of their own. "In years past, this league has been great because the players have led the way and they have strong voices," he said, via the New York Post. And it’s disappointing, because this league has been built on the shoulders of the players being advocates. I want to hear the players and their strong opinions as well, just as we heard about Robert Sarver and Donald Sterling."

Through two games in a bench role Westbrook is averaging 18 points (while operating mostly in the paint, a very good thing), eight rebounds and 5.5 assists, and ...

[Giannis Antetokounmpo](/nba/players/2067655/giannis-antetokounmpo/) [View Profile](/nba/players/2067655/giannis-antetokounmpo/) [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander](/nba/players/2938033/shai-gilgeous-alexander/) [View Profile](/nba/players/2938033/shai-gilgeous-alexander/) [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander](/nba/players/2938033/shai-gilgeous-alexander/) was named Western Conference Player of the Week after the [Thunder](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/OKC/oklahoma-city-thunder/) won three straight. [Kyrie Irving](/nba/players/1779901/kyrie-irving/) [View Profile](/nba/players/1779901/kyrie-irving/) [Russell Westbrook](/nba/players/1622555/russell-westbrook/) [View Profile](/nba/players/1622555/russell-westbrook/) [Russell Westbrook's](/nba/players/1622555/russell-westbrook/) first game coming off the bench went about as well as anyone could've hoped. So far only three players are attempting more shots per game in the 10-14 foot range than SGA, and between 10-19 feet he's shooting just under 53 percent (19 for 36). [Bulls](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/CHI/chicago-bulls/). He was a game-high plus-18 (the first time he registered a positive point differential this season), and the [Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/) picked up their first win of the year, defeating the [Nuggets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/DEN/denver-nuggets/). He might be the best penetrator in the game; his 27.7 drives per game as usual leads the league, but it's the work he's starting to do in the midrange that is standing out. After being "held" to 21 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists and three blocks in the Bucks' first game of the season, here are Antetokounmpo's last five point-rebound totals: [said](https://twitter.com/SpectrumSN/status/1587630573874462720). That process might have already started on Tuesday, when Irving scored four points and was a team-worst minus-14 in a loss to the Then when he was asked about it, he said he was "not going to stand down on anything I believe in" and more or less attacked the ESPN reporter, Nick Friedell, who was, you know, simply doing his job by asking Irving about it.

The NBA and Brooklyn Nets are facing backlash for their alleged inaction after Nets guard Kyrie Irving shared a film perceived as antisemitic.

"He hasn't acknowledged the pain that he caused." "Did I harm anybody? "They're part of the problem, and they need to take action." Did I hurt anybody?" I blame the NBA, he should have been suspended," Barkley added. The synopsis states that the film, based on a 2015 book of the same name, "uncovers the true identity of the Children of Israel."

While Kyrie Irving has been justly condemned for promoting an antisemitic film, Jay Williams believes Amazon deserves similar ridicule.

But a celebrity promoting hate speech is always going to draw more attention and outrage than the platform that stores it. The concept of condemning Amazon is not wrong, but reality dictates that questioning an individual’s support of something offensive is much easier than questioning an ecommerce giant for containing something offensive in its library. [LIV Golf](https://awfulannouncing.com/tag/liv-golf) are condemned more than the various corporations that have business relationships with Saudi Arabia, because those star athletes are positioned as ambassadors to the Saudi regime. I hear everybody skewing their anger towards Kyrie for taking a picture of it and tweeting about it.” “I don’t hear any of that talk around Jeff Bezos and Amazon. According to ESPN analyst Jay Williams, Amazon (which makes the film available for rental or purchase) deserves similar ridicule.

According to Charles Barkley, however, the Timberwolves made the wrong move by trading for Rudy Gobert. He called the Wolves “idiots” for trading for the French ...

Stoudemire, who converted to Judaism in 2020, coached Irvin for two years.

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Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500000 toward causes and organizations that work to eradicate hate and intolerance in our communities.

With this partnership, ADL will work with the Nets and Kyrie to open dialogue and increase understanding,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO. “At a time when antisemitism has reached historic levels, we know the best way to fight the oldest hatred is to both confront it head-on and also to change hearts and minds. We are ready to take on this challenge and we recognize that this is a unique moment to make a lasting impact.

Irving, the Nets guard, and the team said they would each donate $500000 to “causes and organizations that work to eradicate hate.”

The Nets did not make him available to reporters after games on Monday and [Tuesday](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/02/sports/basketball/kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-nets.html). “I do not believe everything said in the documentary was true or reflects my morals and principles.” Nets guard Kyrie Irving and the team said Wednesday that they would each donate $500,000 to “causes and organizations that work to eradicate hate and intolerance in our communities” after

Kyrie Irving will donate $500000 to the Anti-Defamation League to support "causes and organizations that work to eradicate hate and intolerance in our ...

“There is no room for antisemitism, racism, false narratives or misguided attempts to create animosity and hate,” said Sam Zussman, the CEO of BSE Global, parent company of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center. “I oppose all forms of hatred and oppression and stand strong with communities that are marginalized and impacted every day,” Irving said in a joint statement with the Nets and Anti-Defamation League. “I do not believe everything said in the documentary was true or reflects my morals and principles,” Irving said.

Irving had drawn criticism around the NBA — including from Nets owner Joe Tsai — for posting a link to the film "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America" on ...

"I do not believe everything said in the documentary was true or reflects my morals and principles," Irving said. "I oppose all forms of hatred and oppression and stand strong with communities that are marginalized and impacted every day," Irving said in a joint statement with the Nets and Anti-Defamation League. - "I do not believe everything said in the documentary was true or reflects my morals and principles," Irving said.

Nets star Kyrie Irving said in a joint statement with the Nets and the Anti-Defamation League that he "takes responsibility" for the negative impact his ...

With this partnership, ADL will work with the Nets and Kyrie to open dialogue and increase understanding," Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the ADL, said in the statement. We are ready to take on this challenge and we recognize that this is a unique moment to make a lasting impact ... "At a time when antisemitism has reached historic levels, we know the best way to fight the oldest hatred is to both confront it head-on and also to change hearts and minds. "There is no room for antisemitism, racism, false narratives or misguided attempts to create animosity and hate," Sam Zussman, CEO of BSE Global, the parent company of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center, said in the joint statement. "I oppose all forms of hatred and oppression and stand strong with communities that are marginalized and impacted every day," Irving said in the statement. Irving initially posted about the movie, "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America," late last week.