Kanye West has been facing backlash for making anti-semitic comments, ones that have caused many brands to cut ties with the polarizing musician. Now, it appears that NBA player Kyrie Irving has been called out by his team, the Brooklyn Nets, for promoting an anti-semitic film and book via social media.
Irving was called out by Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai, who commented on Irving via Twitter. “I'm disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of anti-Semitic disinformation,” said Tsai. He continued, “I want to sit down and make sure he understands this is hurtful to all of us, and as a man of faith, it is wrong to promote hate based on race, ethnicity or religion.”
In another tweet, Tsai said, “This is bigger than basketball.” Previously, Irving shared information for a movie called ‘Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America.’
Irving’s promotion of the movie caused the Nets to issue a statement: “The Brooklyn Nets strongly condemn and have no tolerance for the promotion of any form of hate speech. We believe that in these situations, our first action must be open, honest dialogue. We thank those, including the ADL (Anti-Defamation League), who have been supportive during this time.”
Source: ESPN
