Kyrie Irving suspended at least five games by Brooklyn Nets after antisemitic social media posts
USA TodayAPR 2023
Irving is arguably one of the greatest talents the NBA has ever seen. However, this latest incident, among a barrage of other off-court ravings — from anti-vax sentiments to re-posting Alex Jones — is unacceptable. Racism and bigotry shouldn't be tolerated in any business of repute in America — including the NBA.
While Irving's post was unquestionably insensitive, it wasn't meant to be a promotion of racism or hate speech. Rather than denouncing him as a racist, as the media has been quick to do, this incident would better serve as an opportunity for him and the Nets organization to learn, grow, and move on.