Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for 5 matches over antisemitic post

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving will miss at least five games after he was dropped by the team over his controversial tweet for the promotion of an antisemitic documentary.

Kyrie Andrew Irving is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association.

The basketball team suspended Irving on Thursday over comments regarding his tweet for ‘publicizing’ a documentary containing massively disturbing antisemitic hatred.


The team stated that Irving was not fit to remain associated with the Brooklyn Nets. Despite their several attempts to make Irving aware of the harmful impacts of his posts and actions, he did not take corrective measures.


The team also revealed that the suspension, without pay, will be applicable for a minimum of five games. The authority will lift it once Irving fulfills a series of objective remedial steps.

Earlier in the day, when the Brooklyn Nets star was questioned at a press conference whether he believes in antisemitism, his statement disappointed the team. Even after giving the opportunity, Irving did not make unequivocally clear that he has no antisemitic beliefs.

However, an apology came swiftly after the decision to suspend. Irving issued an apology on Instagram, saying he is deeply sorry for causing pain to all Jewish families and communities.

FAQs:

1. What is the name of the controversial film for which Irving has been suspended?
   Kyrie Irving shared a link to a 2018 documentary, “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America”, which has annoyed civil rights groups due to its antisemitic beliefs.
2. When will Irving’s suspension begin?
   Irving’s suspension without pay will begin with Friday’s match against the Washington Wizards.