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2022 - 11 - 2

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Did the Nets Get Rid of the Wrong Person? (The New York Times)

The star-loaded Nets have an awful record and parted ways with Coach Steve Nash. But a bigger problem with Kyrie Irving and his antisemitic social media ...

Part of that is the responsibility to gain critical understanding before using the power of your voice. Irving and others did that in 2020, ushering in a new age of empowerment, and athletes felt encouraged to speak up against authority. Instead, he doubled down, sticking to what has now become the script for public cowards, casting himself as a victim of reporters and anyone else who dares to ask about his support of hatred. Irving recently shared to his sizable social media following a link to a film that is a case study in antisemitic tropes and the disgusting narratives that have dogged and harmed Jews for generations. “On the other hand, he’s a role model, one of the most beloved players in the league, let alone in Brooklyn. Fueled by antisemitism from several quarters, acts of violence against Jews and Jewish institutions reached the highest level seen in the nearly 45 years the A.D.L. He is a vice president of the N.B.A. He is not only a regular in the nationally televised sports firmament, he has 22 million followers on Twitter and Instagram. Has Irving expressed any remorse or doubt for any of his posts? Just a few weeks ago, he was sharing an old video of Alex Jones railing against the so-called New World Order. Irving, the Nets point guard, is a basketball star with a megaphone. And Irving’s offensive posts, while no longer online, are clearly overshadowing the Nets, and the league.

Shaq fed up with 'idiot' Nets star Kyrie Irving (Rappler)

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal calls out Nets star Kyrie Irving for his actions that often spark divide, the latest an antisemitism social media post.

I’m only going to get stronger because I’m not alone. You’re dehumanizing me by putting on your platform a book and movie that is filled with anti-Semitic tropes that are designed or eventually lead to the dehumanization of me, and my children, and my ancestors who died because they were Jewish,” Eisen said. He emphasized the needs for athletes like him to use their platform in a responsible way and be aware that what they put out could influence others. Did I hurt anybody? That we gotta answer for what this idiot has done,” Shaq Descendant of people who died in gas chambers and got incinerated by Nazis.

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Charles Barkley on Kyrie Irving: 'I think he should've been suspended' (Basketnews.com)

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.

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Kyrie Irving and the Nets Are the NBA's Great Embarrassment (Yahoo News)

“Those foolish enough to form a unified theory of Kyrie Irving have spent a decade getting outfoxed by a mercurial weirdo, but I, writer Corbin Smith, believe ...

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“The players have dropped the ball on this” — Reggie Miller calls ... (Basketball Network)

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.

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Nets are taking advice from the ADL on Kyrie Irving controversy ... (Forward)

(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.

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'I think the NBA dropped the ball' on Kyrie Irving, says Charles Barkley (CNN)

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.

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Reggie Miller calls out NBA players for 'crickets' on Kyrie Irving (Hoops Hype)

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.

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Shaq rips Kyrie Irving over antisemitism controversy, calls him an 'idiot' (Fox News)

Shaquille O'Neal blasted Kyrie Irving and labeled him an "idiot" for promoting a movie with antisemitic tropes on Tuesday as the Brooklyn Nets took on the ...

The fans reportedly heckled Irving during the game. … I don’t really want to sit up here and answer questions for what he’s done. "And it hurts me sometimes when we have to sit up here to talk about stuff that divides the game. I can’t speak for him or answer for what he’s doing. "The game we used to love, and we promote it brings people together," O’Neal said. Irving promoted a film on Amazon Prime that uses antisemitic tropes to push an agenda.

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Charles Barkley Says NBA Should've Suspended 'Idiot' Kyrie Irving ... (TMZ)

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 ...

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The pathetic response to Kyrie Irving's antisemitic lies blasted by ... (SB Nation)

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.”

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Charles Barkley: NBA should suspend 'Idiot' Kyrie Irving for ... (masslive.com)

Published: Nov. 02, 2022, 9:58 a.m.. 2019 NBA Awards - Arrivals. Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley. (Photo by Rich Fury ...

You gonna insult me, you have the right, but I have the right to say, ‘No, you’re not gonna take my $40 million and insult my religion.’ I think the NBA, they made a mistake. That was the right thing to do,” Barkley continued. I saw they did the same thing to the kid in Minnesota when he made the gay slur.” Irving has since deleted the posts, but You can’t take my $40 million and insult my religion. [Kyrie Irving](https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2022/09/kyrie-irving-claims-he-gave-up-4-years-100-something-million-to-be-unvaccinated.html) following the Brooklyn Nets star’s recent [controversial social media posts and comments](https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2022/10/nets-condemn-kyrie-irvings-social-media-posts-with-antisemitic-movie.html).

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Ernie Johnson Hits the Nail on the Head As 'Inside the NBA' Tackles ... (Sports Illustrated)

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.

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TNT's Reggie Miller calls out NBA players on Kyrie Irving's ... (Yahoo Sports)

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: Kyrie Irving has to apologize (New York Post)

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.

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Amar'e Stoudemire Calls For Kyrie Irving To Apologize, 'You Made A ... (TMZ)

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 ...

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Kyrie Irving Antisemitism Controversy: Stoudemire Latest To Call Out ... (Forbes)

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.

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Kyrie Irving Hasn't Spoken Directly with ADL After Promoting ... (Bleacher Report)

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.

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TNT's Reggie Miller calls out NBA players on Kyrie Irving's ... (USA TODAY)

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.

"And it hurts me sometimes when we have to sit up here to talk about stuff that divides the game. "I think he (Irving) should have been suspended. I think Adam (Silver, the league commissioner) should have suspended him," Barkley said. "In years past, this league has been great because the players have led the way and they have strong voices," said Miller. "The NBPA is focused on creating an environment where everyone is accepted. "Anti-Semitism has no place in our society," the statement said.

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Reggie Miller wonders where NBA players are in midst of Kyrie ... (Fox News)

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."

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Kyrie Irving scores just four points in Nets loss as Barkley calls guard ... (The Guardian)

The fallout from Kyrie Irving's post about an antisemitic film continued as the Nets lost in their first game since the departure of coach Steve Nash.

Curry had 23 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists for the Warriors, who dropped their third straight and dropped to 3-5 0-4 on the road. I blame the NBA, he should have been suspended.” “I think everybody knows he’s going to have to answer these questions at some point and he hasn’t sort of shied away in the past,” Marks said. But it’s another headache for a team that is struggling on the court and alienating fans off it. Irving will continue playing in the meantime, but not speak for at least one more game. DeMar DeRozan added 20 points and Ayo Dosunmu had 17 for the Bulls, who outscored the Nets 31-19 in the final quarter.

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NBA Star Power Index: Kyrie Irving more trouble than he's worth ... (CBSSports.com)

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.

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Zach LaVine praises Ayo Dosunmu for his defense on Kyrie Irving (Sports Illustrated)

Zach LaVine praised Ayo Dosunmu's defense on Kyrie Irving in Chicago Bulls' 108-99 win against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.

Dosunmu finished the game with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals in 33 minutes of action. He then assisted a Caruso 3-pointer and drew an offensive foul on Irving before hitting another layup for a 91-88 lead with 7:26 left in the game. But the unsung hero for Chicago was [Ayo Dosunmu](https://www.basketballnetwork.net/tag/ayo-dosunmu), who outplayed Kyrie Irving in his return after missing Saturday's game against the 76ers with a thoracic contusion. But the one who sparked the Bulls' run was Dosunmu. They engineered a 12-4 run in the final 3 minutes and the Bulls entered the 4th quarter only down 80-77. The Nets were up by as many as 12 in the third quarter, but a lineup of Dosunmu, Dragic, Caruso, DeRozan, and Jones Jr.

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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu's defense on Kyrie Irving impressed Zach LaVine (Yahoo Sports)

Ayo Dosunmu impressed on both ends of the floor in his return from a one-game injury absence, a 108-99 win over Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets.

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Joint statement from Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets and Anti-Defamation ... (NBA.com)

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.

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Kyrie Irving to Donate $500000 After Promoting Antisemitic Movie (The New York Times)

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

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Kyrie Irving, Nets to each make $500K donation to Anti-Defamation ... (Sportsnet.ca)

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.

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Kyrie Irving Takes Responsibility For Hurting Jewish Community ... (TMZ)

Kyrie Irving is acknowledging the hurt he caused the Jewish community, saying he "meant no harm" ... and to prove he's serious, the NBA star says he'll ...

"I am a human being learning from all walks of life and I intend to do so with an open mind and a willingness to listen. So from my family and I, we meant no harm to any one group, race or religion of people, and wish to only be a beacon of truth and light." bringing the total to $1 million. I do not believe everything said in the documentary was true or reflects my morals and principles." The 30-year-old Brooklyn Nets star Tweeted a link to "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America!" and to prove he's serious, the NBA star says he'll donate $500K to fight hate.

Kyrie Irving takes responsibility for tweet, will donate $500000 (CNBC)

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.

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Kyrie Irving: 'I take responsibility' for post's impact on Jewish ... (ESPN)

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.

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Kyrie Irving's latest statement includes $500000 donation, no apology (The Washington Post)

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will donate $500,000 and partner with the Anti-Defamation League to combat hate and intolerance following his controversial ...

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,” ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt said. Irving eventually deleted the post without any public comment, and a group of eight fans sat courtside at the Nets’ win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday wearing T-shirts that read, “Fight Antisemitism.” Irving added that the “New World Order” conspiracy theory was “true.” “So from my family and I, we meant no harm to any one group, race or religion of people, and wish to only be a beacon of truth and light.” “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.

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Kyrie Irving takes responsibility for tweet, will donate $500000 | NBA ... (NBA.com)

After Kyrie Irving's controversial tweet, PG says he 'opposes all forms of hate.' Will match Nets in donating $500000 toward eradicating it.

“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.

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Kyrie Irving to donate $500000 to anti-hate groups, admits to ... (CBS News)

The film is filled with conspiracy theories about Jewish people, including false claims that Jews dominated the slave trade. The following day, Nets owner Joe ...

"I think he should have been suspended. "I'm only going to get stronger because I'm not alone. 27, Irving posted a link for the film "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America." "I'm not going to stand down on anything I believe in," Irving told reporters. 29, a combative Irving defiantly defended his right to post whatever he believes. I do not believe everything said in the documentary was true or reflects my morals and principles."

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