It's just standing up for the right things, making sure that you're standing up with everyone. I didnt mean to cause any harm, Irving said. The initial post was supposed to be for all those that were searching for more information, more history and are able to interpret it in a way where they see it as progressive and they learn something from it. He also talked about his family moving to Dallas and said not to ask him any questions about his long-term future with the Mavericks. " And just taking it one day at a time. #ESPN #NBAonESPN #NBA #Nets #KyrieIrving Show more Show more CJ. The sneaker company dropped him from his contract in Decemberafter he endorsed an antisemetic movie and initially refused to apologize. "I've dealt with it before and it's very emotionally draining to ask questions like, 'What's the long term? Both Begley and The Post had interviewed the fans wearing the shirts, with some viewing The Posts story as having been more overtly critical of Irving. Though the offensive output hasnt suffered for it, Doni has to use the addition of the most talented teammate hes ever played with to overwrite bad habits on the other end. "I would love to just have the respect of you guys and everybody the rest of the season of just continuously asking me that because it just puts unwarranted distractions on us and our team," he said. One cannot forget the mistakes that brought Dallas to its 32-30 record the teams worst at this point of the season since Donis rookie year when losses like Sundays harken back to every one of the harmful trends that predated the Irving trade. So the Holocaust in itself is an event that means something to a large group of people that suffered something that could have been avoided.. I just care about people and when I hurt someone I do want to take my accountability and responsibility and say that I'll do better.". . After Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday he has plans to loosen. I am learning from this unfortunate event and hope we can find understanding between us all. Earlier this week, former NBA player Raja Bell called the small percentage of players railing against getting vaccinated entitled and obnoxious. Bell stated players who are refusing to take the vaccine are your typical conspiracy-theories people. September 27, 2021 at 5:47 p.m. EDT. I am disappointed that he has not offered an unqualified apology and more specifically denounced the vile and harmful content contained in the film he chose to publicize, Silver said. I swear I think we're family because obviously I can't grip the ball like Doc or do anything like that, but there's some nuances of athleticism and things that wows the crowd as an entertainer and performer that I believe he was doing before me. 1; Lakers climbing, Lillard becoming one of best scorers ever, Report: Harden 'serious' about returning to Houston, LeBron (foot) to miss at least two weeks, per report, Hornets' Ball (ankle) out for season, per report, Lillard has career-high 71 points in Blazers win, Report: NBA, NBPA close to agreement on new CBA. "It's just unfortunate the circumstances that we're under put me in a position where I felt like I had to defend me and my family rather than just focusing on how I'm continuing to progress these relationships, whether they're Jewish or Black or white. So here I am, just really acknowledging the fact that it hasn't been easy. The Mavericks have conceded at least 60 points in the paint in five straight games, and theyve allowed at least 55 in eight of their past 10. While the YES broadcast largely ignored the controversy during Irvings return against Memphis, they and several of their commentators had been critical of the star almost immediately after his Oct. 27 tweet. On Halloween against Indiana, the network showed fans courtside during a home game wearing fight anti-Semitism T-shirts.. When asked if after watching the film he understands why some believe it contains antisemitic content, Irving gave a less direct answer. "So that was music to my ears. "I have open dialogue with everybody that spends time with me, wants to have a conversation, wants to ask me questions. ", Then Irving said that he is "joining a collective effort, a collective community, a commune of people that really want to see the world in a more accepting way, in a more liberating way, in a freeing way I'll say in terms of being able to be proud of who you are without feeling like you're dismissing others. Julius?" "You just flip it, E to I. My journey is very unique. Irving's ball handling ability is superior to that of Curry. Sign up for Inside the Nets by Brian Lewis, exclusively on Sports+. When the Dallas Mavericks made the decision to trade for Kyrie Irving at the trade deadline this year, most of the concerns involved whether or not he would remain with the team past this season. It was the teams third loss in the four games Doni has played with his new superstar running mate, Kyrie Irving. And the part that hasn't been hard is explaining myself because I know who I am and I know what I represent, but I think the difficult aspect is just processing all this, understanding the power of my voice, the influence I have. In times of questioning or confusion, I can always go to these guys or the ladies in our front office or people that have really made themselves available since I landed in Dallas. And then theres the Mavericks outscoring Los Angeles by 42 points behind the arc, typically being the most reliable indicator for the teams success, marred by atypical trends like turnovers (16), offensive rebounds allowed (17), and a lack of free throw attempts (14). On a lighter note, Irving was asked about his showmanship, specifically how he knows how to dunk with finesse and not get a foul for hanging on the rim for too long. Speaking to reporters for the second time since his promotion of the film, Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America, Irving refused to say he was sorry, refused to say he doesnt hold anti-Semitic beliefs, refused to say the Holocaust happened and cast himself as the victim in the entire saga. I am no different than any other human being. We took @KyrieIrving at his word when he said he took responsibility, but today he did not make good on that promise.. And it's just now I'm in this space to be able to say, 'Hey, I know that I could have handled that better, I did not mean to send any hurt or threats or impact or harm to the Jewish community or anyone in it. And I'm continuing this search with God and, wherever I'm placed, I believe that that's where I'm supposed to be. Since then, Irving said, he has been on a "learning journey," which featured "a lot of conversations that needed to be had" and "a lot of reflection. ", The Nets suspended Irving on Nov. 4, announcing in a press release that he was "unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets" until he completed "a series of objective remedial measures that address the harmful impact of his conduct." Meanwhile, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd called out his team after the loss. Take it one day at a time, there's no rush here. And because of that, there were just some more or less misinterpretations or misunderstandings that took place." And unfortunately in that process, I hurt some people, and I'm sorry for that. I cannot be anti-Semitic if I know where I come from, Irving said. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Kevin Durant reveals where he stands with Kyrie Irving after trade, Kyrie Irvings Mavericks adjustment hasnt been easy, New-look Nets the next challenge in the coaching evolution of Jacque Vaughn, How Nets can pick up the pieces after blockbuster trades, tweeted a link to an anti-Semitic movie last week, his joint statement with the Anti-Defamation League on Wednesday night, blasting Irvings non-apology from Wednesday night. I initially reacted out of emotion to being unjustly labeled Anti-Semitic, instead of focusing on the healing process of my Jewish Brothers and Sisters that were hurt from the hateful remarks made in the Documentary. But the shadow cast by Irving over the Nets franchise is darker than ever. But Irving is finding the transition to his new team isn't all sunshine and roses. In an exclusive interview with SNY's Ian Begley Saturday afternoon, Kyrie Irving said he wants to "apologize deeply" for any harm his publicizing of an antisemitic video last month caused.. RISK? The continued inability to prevent opponents from scoring in the paint. Dallas loss to the Lakers wasnt any ordinary defeat, however. Never, ever have said it. 1:56 Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving again apologized to the Jewish community after posting a link to an antisemitic film. How much it falls on those aforementioned bad habits versus Kidds responsibility to draw up different plays or insist on better shots, who knows. Irving, the Nets guard, has faced backlash since he promoted an antisemitic film on social media last month. hoopshype.com - But Kyrie Irving will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and multiple league sources indicate he's expecting a max salary in July. While doing a one-on-one interview at the Forbes Under 30 summit in Boston this. Weve seen how far The Doni Show, on its own, can take the Mavericks. Irving almost had the chance to win the game with a step-back three-pointer, but . On a 2017 podcast, Irving insisted the Earth is flat. Im not playing. I was just watching the video to learn more about the heritage, do a deeper dive into who I am. Asked his thought process behind not unequivocally denouncing the antisemitic material in the film or stating plainly that he does not have antisemitic beliefs before he was suspended, Irving told SNY on Saturday that, as a child, he "picked up early on that we are really legitimately one human race, and it is our job as human beings to protect one another. 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