Kyrie Irving Could Return to the Nets Soon. A Top Jewish Leader Still Hopes to Meet.

November 17, 2022Posted inAnti-Defamation League, Anti-Semitism, Basketball, Brooklyn Nets, Greenblatt, Jonathan (1970- ), Irving, Kyrie, Marks, Sean (1975- ), National Basketball Assn, Silver, Adam (1962- ), Tsai, Joseph C
Jonathan Greenblatt, the head of the Anti-Defamation League, was contacted by the Nets after Irving was suspended after highlighting an antisemitic film. On Thursday, Greenblatt said he had yet to speak with Irving directly.

What to Know About Kyrie Irving’s Antisemitic Movie Post and the Fallout

November 6, 2022Posted inAmazon.com Inc, Anti-Defamation League, Anti-Semitism, Athletics and Sports, Basketball, Black People, Brooklyn Nets, Discrimination, Hate Speech, Irving, Kyrie, Jews and Judaism, Marks, Sean (1975- ), National Basketball Assn, National Basketball Players Assn, NIKE Inc, Rolling Stone, Silver, Adam (1962- ), Social Media, Tsai, Joseph C, War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
Irving, the Nets guard, has faced backlash since he promoted an antisemitic film on social media last month.

Did the Nets Get Rid of the Wrong Person?

November 2, 2022Posted inAnti-Defamation League, Anti-Semitism, Basketball, Brooklyn Nets, Coaches and Managers, Durant, Kevin, Fringe Groups and Movements, Irving, Kyrie, Jews and Judaism, Marks, Sean (1975- ), Nash, Steve, National Basketball Assn, Social Media
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 post remains.