NBA star Kyrie Irving called "anti-semitic" for waking up Black America

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NBA star embroiled in anti-Semitism row
Kyrie Irving shared a link to a film which has been described as 'filled with anti-Semitic disinformation'
https://www.rt.com/sport/565571-kyrie-irving-antisemitism-row/

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has been criticized by the team's owner after appearing to promote a movie on social media which has been branded anti-Semitic.

Irving tweeted a link to 'Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America' to his 4.5 million Twitter followers on Thursday.

The Amazon synopsis of the film describes it as "uncover[ing] the true identity of the Children of Israel by proving the true ethnicity of Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the Sons of Ham, Shem & Japheth."

"Find out what Islam, Judaism and Christianity has covered up for centuries in regards to the true biblical identity of the so-called 'Negro' in this movie packed with tons of research," it adds.

The movie and a book of the same name have been described by the likes of Rolling Stone as "venomously anti-Semitic," which noted claims that "many Jews and European Scottish/York Freemasons have claimed that they worship Satan or Lucifer."

Irving shared the controversial post with his millions of followers.

The book also discusses the slave trade and claims that "anti-Black racism can be traced back to key Jewish texts."

Irving's apparent promotion of the movie drew scorn from Nets owner Joe Tsai in a tweet of his own.

"I'm disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of anti-semitic disinformation," wrote Tsai.

"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... This is bigger than basketball."

In a statement to the New York Post, the Nets said they "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," the statement added.

Irving, 30, has rarely strayed from controversy in recent years. Last month, he shared a 2002 clip featuring conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on his Instagram account.

Irving's refusal to get vaccinated against Covid-19 has also made headlines, and led to him missing large parts of last season due to coronavirus protocols in New York City before he was able to return to the team.

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Eventually even the Jews will get tired of Jewish Lies.

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"I'm not going to stand down on anything I believe in. I'm only going to get stronger because I'm not alone. I have a whole army around me." [emphasis added]

Basketball star defends himself following post about anti-Semitic film
Kyrie Irving shared a link to a movie called 'Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America'
https://www.rt.com/sport/565622-kyrie-irving-antisemitism-film-response/

NBA basketball player Kyrie Irving has defended his right to post what he believes in after the owner of his team, the Brooklyn Nets, expressed disappointment over his apparent support for an anti-Semitic film.

Irving tweeted a link to the film 'Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America' on Thursday. On Amazon, the synopsis says the film "uncovers the true identity of the Children of Israel."

After Nets owner Joe Tsai said he was disappointed with Irving for appearing to support a film "based on a book full of anti-Semitic disinformation," the player spoke about the matter in a tense post-game press conference after his team had been beaten 125-116 by the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.

"We're in 2022. History is not supposed to be hidden from anybody and I'm not a divisive person when it comes to religion," Irving said.

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"I'm not going to stand down on anything I believe in. I'm only going to get stronger because I'm not alone. I have a whole army around me."

The NBA star said he understood Tsai's position but pointed out that he had done nothing wrong through a series of rhetorical questions.

"Did I do anything illegal? Did I hurt anybody? Did I harm anybody? Am I going out and saying that I hate one specific group of people?" he asked.

However, Irving had done enough for both the Nets and the NBA to speak out against hate speech.

"The Brooklyn Nets strongly condemn and have no tolerance for the promotion of any form of hate speech," the franchise said in a statement, while the NBA stressed that "hate speech of any kind is unacceptable."

"We believe we all have a role to play in ensuring such words or ideas, including anti-Semitic ones, are challenged and refuted and we will continue working with all members of the NBA community to ensure that everyone understands the impact of their words and actions," the league added.

While it is not clear if the NBA has spoken to Irving or plans to, Nets coach Steve Nash confirmed that the Nets had.

Irving has previously been in hot water for supporting the idea that the Earth is flat, as well as his anti-vaccine stance, which meant he missed most of last season due to a mandate in New York City.

Last month, he shared an old clip from Alex Jones and later had to clarify that he didn't support the conspiracy theorist in his stance on the Sandy Hook shootings.

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Charles Barkley calls out NBA's Jewish commissioner for not disciplining Kyrie Irving over antisemitism controversy
https://www.jta.org/2022/11/02/sports/charles-barkley-calls-out-nbas-jewish-commissioner-for-not-disciplining-kyrie-irving-over-antisemitism-controversy

Former NBA star Charles Barkley slammed NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who is Jewish, for not suspending Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving after he promoted an antisemitic film on his Twitter account.

"I think Adam should have suspended him. First of all, Adam's Jewish. You can't take my $40 million and insult my religion," Barkley said, referencing Irving's contract, during a Tuesday night segment of the popular "NBA on TNT" panels that airs on the network before, during and after game broadcasts.

The NBA has "suspended people and fined people who have made homophobic slurs, and that was the right thing to do," Barkley added. "If you insult the Black community, you should be suspended or fined heavily."

Fellow former star Shaquille O'Neal, also a longtime member of the TNT panel, called Irving "an idiot" for sharing a link to a film that promotes the idea that Jews dominated the slave trade, among other antisemitic conspiracy theories.

Barkley — who has called out antisemitism from Black athletes in the past and has a Jewish son-in-law — was the latest to join a chorus of increasingly sharp criticism aimed at Irving, the Nets and the NBA over the situation. Irving, who doubled down on his right to share a link to the film but later deleted his tweet, has not been disciplined; the Nets' general manager said Tuesday that the team is in discussions with the Anti-Defamation League about next steps.

Nike, Irving's biggest sponsor, said in a statement that the company condemns all forms of hate speech.

Several prominent sports writers and commentators have begun arguing that the Nets' reaction time on the Irving saga has been too slow. NBA reporter Brian Windhorst devoted an episode of his podcast to the controversy, calling the Nets' reaction "feckless."

Rich Eisen, an NFL Network host who is Jewish, got emotional in criticizing Irving in a podcast episode on Monday.

"You're dehumanizing me, Kyrie — I'm a Jewish man, OK?" Eisen said, referring to Irving's claim that a reporter at a press conference was "dehumanizing" him with a question about the tweet. "Descendant of people who died in gas chambers and got incinerated by Nazis.... t's not funny."

Eisen also noted that the words "Kanye was right about the Jews" appeared on antisemitic banners being hung over highways in recent days and were projected onto a college football stadium. He called those incidents "really scary."

Nets head coach Steve Nash was fired on Tuesday, ostensibly for the team's poor 2-6 record to start the season. The team is close to hiring Ume Udoka, the former Boston Celtics head coach who was suspended by the team for an improper relationship with a subordinate.

Amar'e Stoudemire, the former NBA star and former Nets coach who converted to Judaism in 2020, pushed for Irving to have "intensive conversations with the commissioner about what he's doing and what his plans are as a basketball player."




Nets are taking advice from the ADL on Kyrie Irving controversy — but Irving isn't joining in
https://www.jta.org/2022/11/01/sports/nets-are-taking-advice-from-the-adl-on-kyrie-irving-controversy-but-irving-isnt-joining-in

The Anti-Defamation League is working with the Brooklyn Nets after star player Kyrie Irving tweeted a link to an antisemitic film.

But Irving himself hasn't yet been in contact with the group, both the ADL and Nets said, and he has not made any public comments since announcing after a game Saturday night that he would "not stand down." He did not speak to reporters after the Nets' win on Monday, a day after deleting the tweet without comment.

"Let's let him simmer down," Nets General Manager Sean Marks said during a press conference on Tuesday. "Let's let cooler minds prevail. We need to educate ourselves, educate the whole group and get some direction. Seek from the experts, and the experts, one of them certainly is the ADL."

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that he is "optimistic that we will be in direct discussions with Kyrie in the very near future." Ultimately, Greenblatt said he believed that the ADL and Irving would undergo  "a process of educating him and of healing together."

The team's experience is a departure from the script often followed after  prominent entertainers or athletes express or amplify antisemitism. Often, the public figure apologizes and demonstrates interest in learning more about Jews and the hatred they face — as was the case with NBA player Meyers Leonard last year. But both Irving and another figure to land in hot water in recent weeks, rapper Kanye West, have not immediately followed that playbook, putting pressure on their colleagues and business partners to act instead.

In Irving's case, his team is looking for guidance about how to foster a climate that's free of hate without the participation so far of a star player who frequently stokes controversy.

"We're involved with the ADL and getting their advice," Marks said in the press conference. "Hopefully, they can advise us. There is no tolerance and no room for any hate speech or any antisemitic remarks whatsoever, whether it's in this organization or any organization for that matter."

Greenblatt recalled that in January 2020, following a wave of antisemitic attacks in Brooklyn, the Nets donned the ADL's "No Place for Hate" shirts during their warmups. "The team has historically been very responsive on these issues," he said.

On Monday, fans wearing "Fight Antisemitism" shirts sat courtside during a game at Barclays Center. They said Irving approached them and said he was "grateful."

Irving will have to answer questions more publicly at some point, said Marks, who said he wants to address the issue "in the right form and fashion."

"I think the last postgame meeting didn't go well," he said. "We're not trying to cover it up. This is something that needs to be addressed."

The press conference followed the announcement that the team was parting ways with head coach Steve Nash, just seven games into the new season. His departure is not related to the Irving situation, Marks said.

"We try and separate the two things," he said. "It's easy to lump it all in, but we're trying to separate the basketball side of things and what's best for this team moving on."

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Kyrie Irving Agrees to Work With The ADL to 'Fight Anti-Semitism,' Pay $500,000 to 'Orgs That Work to Eradicate Hate'
https://www.informationliberation.com/?id=63441

The Anti-Defamation League and the Brooklyn Nets put out a statement on Wednesday announcing that Kyrie Irving has agreed to be re-educated by ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt and pay $500,000 towards "causes and organizations that work to eradicate hate and intolerance."

The $500,000 tax, which they're calling a "donation," is being matched by the Brooklyn Nets to bring the ADL's total haul to $1 million.

Greenblatt described the shakedown as an "opportunity" for Irving to "learn and do better."

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The full statement reads:

BROOKLYN (Nov. 2, 2022) — The events of the past week have sparked many emotions within the Nets organization, our Brooklyn community, and the nation. The public discourse that followed has brought greater awareness to the challenges we face as a society when it comes to combating hate and hate speech. We are ready to take on this challenge and we recognize that this is a unique moment to make a lasting impact.

To promote education within our community, Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500,000 toward causes and organizations that work to eradicate hate and intolerance in our communities. The Nets and Kyrie Irving will work with ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), a nonprofit organization devoted to fighting antisemitism and all types of hate that undermine justice and fair treatment for every individual. This is an effort to develop educational programming that is inclusive and will comprehensively combat all forms of antisemitism and bigotry.

"I oppose all forms of hatred and oppression and stand strong with communities that are marginalized and impacted every day," said Kyrie Irving. "I am aware of the negative impact of my post towards the Jewish community and I take responsibility. I do not believe everything said in the documentary was true or reflects my morals and principles. I am a human being learning from all walks of life and I intend to do so with an open mind and a willingness to listen. So from my family and I, we meant no harm to any one group, race or religion of people, and wish to only be a beacon of truth and light."

"There is no room for antisemitism, racism, false narratives or misguided attempts to create animosity and hate," said Sam Zussman, Chief Executive Officer of BSE Global, parent company of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center. "Now, more than ever, there is a pressing need to ensure education in these areas. We are putting our prior statements into practice because actions speak louder than words."

"At a time when antisemitism has reached historic levels, we know the best way to fight the oldest hatred is to both confront it head-on and also to change hearts and minds. With this partnership, ADL will work with the Nets and Kyrie to open dialogue and increase understanding," said Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO. "At the same time, we will maintain our vigilance and call out the use of anti-Jewish stereotypes and tropes – whatever, whoever, or wherever the source – as we work toward a world without hate."

As in past years, the Brooklyn Nets will continue to support and participate in Shine A Light, an ongoing initiative dedicated to spotlighting modern day antisemitism.

Additionally, to ensure a sustainable and meaningful impact in driving awareness and education on the important topics of hatred based on race, ethnicity, and religion, the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty and the teams' affiliated organizations will host a series of community conversations at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, in partnership with ADL and other national civil rights organizations as well as local community associations.

When Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem and bashed white people, he was rewarded with a multi-million dollar endorsement deal from Nike, received universal acclaim from the media and was handed his own Netflix special.

When Kyrie Irving tweeted out a documentary talking about Jewish slave ship owners, he was universally hounded by the media and forced to pay the ADL a $500,000 tax.

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When Kyrie Irving tweeted out a documentary talking about Jewish slave ship owners, he was universally hounded by the media and forced to pay the ADL a $500,000 tax.

Every day the ADL's Status as Organized Crime becomes more Obvious.

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Kyrie Irving Ordered to Renounce His Religious Beliefs to Play Again For The Brooklyn Nets
https://www.informationliberation.com/?id=63446

Star basketball player Kyrie Irving is being ordered to renounce his sincerely held religious beliefs, undergo "anti-Semitic/anti-hate training" and more in order to be allowed to play again for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA.

Irving was suspended by the Nets on Thursday for failing to apologize profusely enough for sharing a link to an "anti-Semitic" documentary on social media.

The Athletic on Saturday shared the following list of "six action items he must complete" in order to play again for his team.

From The Athletic, "Nets inform Kyrie Irving of 6 action items to complete to return from suspension: Sources":

1. Issue an apology for posting a link to the movie on Oct. 27, condemn the harmful and false content and make clear that he does not have anti-Jewish beliefs.

2. Complete the anti-hate causes that Irving, the Nets and the Anti-Defamation League agreed upon in their joint release on Nov. 2 — including a $500,000 donation toward causes and organizations that work to eradicate hate and intolerance in communities.

3. Complete sensitivity training created by the Nets.

4. Complete antisemitic/anti-hate training designed by the Nets.

5. Meet with representatives from the Anti-Defamation League, as well as Jewish community leaders in Brooklyn.

6. After completing 1 to 5, meet with owner Joe Tsai and lead franchise officials and demonstrate the lessons learned and that the gravity of the harm caused in the situation is understood, and provide assurances that this type of behavior will not be repeated.

Irving has made it clear that he believes he's an Israelite/Semite.

The movie he tweeted, Hebrews to Negroes, puts forward Black Hebrew Israelite ideas, which is a unique mixture of Judaism and Christianity. By demanding he renounce the film, they're demanding he renounce his sincerely held religious beliefs.

By demanding he complete "sensitivity training" and "antisemitic/anti-hate training" and provide assurances he has no "anti-Jewish beliefs," they're demanding he renounce his religion and defining his religion as "hate."

They're demanding this of him in order to play basketball -- i.e. throw a ball into a hoop.

The ADL's Jonathan Greenblatt, Brooklyn Nets parent owner BSE Global CEO Sam Zussman and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver -- all of whom are Jewish -- are demanding Irving renounce his religious beliefs because his religious beliefs contradict theirs.

Imagine if a Christian NBA franchise owner suspended a Jewish player for not believing in the divinity of Christ and told him he couldn't play again unless he denounced the anti-Jesus portions of the Talmud and agreed to go to Sunday school and meet the Pope.

Irving could choose to identify as a woman and get nothing but praise from these same people but he's not allowed to identify as an Israelite? How does that make any sense?

Irving needs to sue the Brooklyn Nets and the NBA for religious discrimination and the ADL needs to be prosecuted for extortion.

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