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Rest In Power Kobe
While true, I don't think you want to play the oppression game and how you contribute to it.
KYRIE IRVING SUSPENDED BY NETS
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yeah they were both always looking to move on primarily bcuz kyrie was unhappy with the input he had if I remember correctly…this just gave nike an excuse to legally separate from him
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Looks like Kyrie got a job on KFC social team
Suspended All-Star guard Kyrie Irving is nearing completion on the process needed for a return to play and could rejoin the Brooklyn Nets as soon as Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center, sources told ESPN.
Irving will miss his eighth consecutive game on Thursday night in Portland, but he is closing in on the end to his suspension after nearly two weeks, sources said.
"Kyrie is continuing his journey of dialogue and education," NBPA executive director Tamika Tremaglio told ESPN on Wednesday night. "He has been grappling with the full weight of the impact of his voice and actions, particularly in the Jewish community. Kyrie rejects Antisemitism in any form, and he's dedicated to bettering himself and increasing his level of understanding. He plans to continue this journey well into the future to ensure that his words and actions align with his pursuit of truth and knowledge."
Tremaglio and the union have worked closely with Irving, the Nets and NBA in helping him to author his own remedies to end the suspension, sources said. What may have started out as a rigid list of prerequisites evolved into Irving himself taking ownership of the process, which is what the Nets and league hoped would be the case, sources said.
Irving is carrying out a minimum five-game suspension without pay for his failure to initially apologize and condemn his social media link to a film riddled with antisemitic material. Irving's issued an apology -- posted on his Instagram account hours after his suspension was announced on Nov. 4 - came in the wake of two news conferences and a public statement issued with the Nets that didn't include an apology or a condemnation.
Irving has met with Nets owner Joe Tsai and commissioner Adam Silver individually, and both publicly said that they didn't believe Irving is antisemitic.
At the time of his suspension, the Nets issued a statement saying "failure to disavow antisemitism when given a clear opportunity to do so is deeply disturbing, is against the values of our organization, and constitutes conduct detrimental to the team."
In a memo to members of the NBPA on Friday, the union told NBA players that, "Kyrie's rights, and the rights of all future players, have been protected at every turn," and added that the union "look(s) forward very soon to a resolution of all matters satisfactory to all parties."
The NBPA described the recent meetings as an "effort to deepen understanding and open clear lines of communication among all parties."
The Nets are 4-3 without Irving during his suspension, including a 153-121 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Brooklyn is 6-9 overall, 5.5 games behind first-place Boston in the Eastern Conference standings.
Irving, 30, is averaging 26.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists for the Nets this season.
Irving will miss his eighth consecutive game on Thursday night in Portland, but he is closing in on the end to his suspension after nearly two weeks, sources said.
"Kyrie is continuing his journey of dialogue and education," NBPA executive director Tamika Tremaglio told ESPN on Wednesday night. "He has been grappling with the full weight of the impact of his voice and actions, particularly in the Jewish community. Kyrie rejects Antisemitism in any form, and he's dedicated to bettering himself and increasing his level of understanding. He plans to continue this journey well into the future to ensure that his words and actions align with his pursuit of truth and knowledge."
Tremaglio and the union have worked closely with Irving, the Nets and NBA in helping him to author his own remedies to end the suspension, sources said. What may have started out as a rigid list of prerequisites evolved into Irving himself taking ownership of the process, which is what the Nets and league hoped would be the case, sources said.
Irving is carrying out a minimum five-game suspension without pay for his failure to initially apologize and condemn his social media link to a film riddled with antisemitic material. Irving's issued an apology -- posted on his Instagram account hours after his suspension was announced on Nov. 4 - came in the wake of two news conferences and a public statement issued with the Nets that didn't include an apology or a condemnation.
Irving has met with Nets owner Joe Tsai and commissioner Adam Silver individually, and both publicly said that they didn't believe Irving is antisemitic.
At the time of his suspension, the Nets issued a statement saying "failure to disavow antisemitism when given a clear opportunity to do so is deeply disturbing, is against the values of our organization, and constitutes conduct detrimental to the team."
In a memo to members of the NBPA on Friday, the union told NBA players that, "Kyrie's rights, and the rights of all future players, have been protected at every turn," and added that the union "look(s) forward very soon to a resolution of all matters satisfactory to all parties."
The NBPA described the recent meetings as an "effort to deepen understanding and open clear lines of communication among all parties."
The Nets are 4-3 without Irving during his suspension, including a 153-121 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Brooklyn is 6-9 overall, 5.5 games behind first-place Boston in the Eastern Conference standings.
Irving, 30, is averaging 26.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists for the Nets this season.
Sorry not sorry
Until next time
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is expected to be cleared to play Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, league sources with knowledge of the situation told The Athletic. Here’s what you need to know:
Irving will miss his eighth consecutive game on Thursday night against Portland while serving a team-mandated suspension for posting a link to a film with antisemitic material on Oct. 27.
Sources close to the Nets and the league say that both sides are happy with what Irving has done throughout the process, especially given the number of community leaders he has met with.
One source, who was granted anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the matter, said that Irving chose to go “above and beyond” what was asked of him.
Irving, a seven-time All-Star guard who is averaging 26.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists for the Nets this season, hasn’t played since Nov. 1.
Backstory
After Irving shared a link to the film on social media, he met with the media on Oct. 29 and Nov. 3 and failed to unequivocally apologize for posting the content and fully condemn the film.
In response, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association made multiple public comments admonishing hate speech, with NBA commissioner Adam Silver delivering a strong statement that mentioned he planned to meet with the seven-time All-Star.
The Nets suspended Irving for “no less than five games” and said in a statement that the organization “made repeated attempts to work with (him) to help him understand the harm and danger of his words and actions, which began with him publicizing a film containing deeply disturbing antisemitic hate.”
Since then, Irving met with Silver on Nov. 8, with sources describing a “productive and understanding” visit in New York City. Two days later, Irving and his family met with Nets co-owners Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai.
“We spent quality time to understand each other and it’s clear to me that Kyrie does not have any beliefs of hate towards Jewish people or any group,” Tsai tweeted on Nov. 11. “The Nets and Kyrie, together with the NBA and NBPA, are working constructively toward a process of forgiveness, healing and education.”
Nike has suspended its relationship with Irving, effective immediately. The company said, in part: “At Nike, we believe there is no place for hate speech and we condemn any form of antisemitism. We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the situation and its impact on everyone.”
Following Irving’s suspension, The Athletic reported that the team informed Irving of a list of six steps he needed to take in order to return to the team.
“(The Anti-Defamation League) never set the terms for Kyrie’s return. At the end of the day, it is up to the Nets, the NBA and the union to figure out whether it’s appropriate for him to return or not,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, told The Athletic on Thursday.
“I can say from my point of view that I take Kyrie at his word that he is truly sorry and that he’s willing to put in the work to educate himself and engage in constructive dialogue. I also trust that the Nets, the NBA and the union are making the right call and if they’re satisfied, I have no reason not to be.”
A source close to the Anti-Defamation League added that the ADL does not believe Irving is antisemitic.
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KingsOfKings
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Slaimon Khan Shah
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This whole situation is quite fascinating in my opinion!
Rell84shots
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dikk Gregory told us to stop looking to athletes and celebrities as leaders, mainly because this will always be the outcome. 
What did Kyrie do that was supposed to be some sort of "leadership" with black people? What was sharing that video supposed to do for the "Black cause"? Stop trying to make this out to be something that it is not.dikk Gregory told us to stop looking to athletes and celebrities as leaders, mainly because this will always be the outcome.
Rell84shots
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Then what was it?