All it took for Kyrie Irving to apologize was an indefinite suspension, a call out from the Anti-Defamation League, two press conferences and a week of public pressure. Following a hailstorm of criticism on Thursday after Irving’s shambolic press conference, the Nets point guard finally released an apology for retweeting an anti-Semitic movie via his Instagram account, though he did continue to say he agrees with some of the points made in the film, the NY Post reports.
“While doing research on YHWH, I posted a Documentary that contained some false anti-Semitic statements, narratives, and language that were untrue and offensive to the Jewish Race/Religion, and I take full accountability and responsibility for my actions,” Irving wrote. “I am grateful to have a big platform, to share knowledge and I want to move forward by having an open dialogue to learn more and grow from this.
“To all Jewish families and Communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize. I initially reacted out of emotion to being unjustly labeled Anti-Semitic, instead of focusing on the healing process of my Jewish Brothers and Sisters that were hurt from the hateful remarks made in the Documentary.
“I want to clarify any confusion on where I stand fighting against anti-[Semitism] by apologizing for posting the documentary without context and a factual explanation outlining the specific beliefs in the Documentary I agreed with and disagreed with. I had no intentions to disrespect any Jewish cultural history regarding the Holocaust or perpetuate any hate. I am learning from this unfortunate event and hope we can find understanding between us all. I am no different than any other human being. I am a seeker of truth and knowledge, and I know who I Am.”
A few hours before the apology, Irving was suspended indefinitely, and for a minimum of five games, by the Nets over his failure to apologize at a press conference Thursday.
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this is not an apology; it’s just a string of swords so that he can get back his main source of income
“To all Jewish families and communities that are hurt and affected”. There are no Jewish families that are hurt or affected by this. Just as part of the “want to be offended culture” this story takes place. When someone calls you a Jew and curses at you it is painful, but we already know that there are those who hate the Jews. So what hurts when you know another name of a Jew-hater? Is it because you love the Brooklyn Nets so it hurts that your “teammate” hates you? Ok so pick another team to go for, until you find out that on that team too half the team silently hates the Jews. Wait until the Jewish boys make it to the NBA and MLB then we will hear it all out loud, but for now just be aware that “Eisav sonay es Yaakov” is a halacha.
He already revealed his true thoughts and any apology at this point is meaningless, insincere words that he’s being forced to say.
The overated Nets aren’t going anywhere. They stink and their management stinks.
The sincerity of his apology has moved me to tears
Ha ha ha