Adam Silver appeared to make the case that Irving's gesture did not go far enough, writing in a statement that he was 'disappointed' that the NBA all-star 'has not offered an unqualified apology' nor condemned the film's rhetoric.
Kyrie Irving looks out during the second half of a basketball game against the Indiana Pacers on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 in New York. Associated Press and Spectrum News StaffPUBLISHED 9:15 PM EDT Nov.
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 his Twitter feed last week "While we appreciate the fact that he has 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 he chose to publicize."
“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 am aware of the negative impact of my post towards the Jewish community and I take responsibility."
“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. “Now, more than ever, there is a pressing need to ensure education in these areas. We are putting our prior statements into practice because actions speak louder than words.”
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