Irving returns to the slopes supported by members of a Jewish organization

After eight games suspended for a publication of an anti-Semitic film on the networks, Kyrie Irving returned to the track last morning in the victory of the Brooklyn Nets against the Memphis Grizzlies (115-127).

Thomas Osborne
Thomas Osborne
21 November 2022 Monday 10:38
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Irving returns to the slopes supported by members of a Jewish organization

After eight games suspended for a publication of an anti-Semitic film on the networks, Kyrie Irving returned to the track last morning in the victory of the Brooklyn Nets against the Memphis Grizzlies (115-127). The point guard was greeted with applause by his fans and cheered by hundreds of members of Israel United in Christ who gathered in the vicinity of the Barclays Center.

Dressed in a purple sweatshirt with the name of their organization, the Semitic group, considered extremist in the United States, formed as if it were an army a few hours before the meeting and supported Irving while expressing their beliefs, which claim the importance of the black, Hispanic and Native American race in Judaism.

"It's ridiculous that he was suspended just because he shared something (...) There is some content in the film that can be offensive, but if he actually found something there should be no problem," Eythan, from Israel United in Christ, said in a statement. statements collected by the New York Post, to defend the star of the Nets.

Irving initially refused to apologize for the post, but rectified after a meeting with NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Jewish community leaders. "I didn't want to hurt anyone, any group of people," the base apologized in an interview for SportsNet New York, in addition to ensuring that he is not "anti-Semitic."

This organization has also received the support of Jaylen Brown, star of the Boston Celtics, who shared the images of the Jewish formation on the networks. "I didn't see it. Was there a group outside? I think that's a conversation for another day. I just want to focus on the ball... I'm just here to focus on the game," Irving said.

On the sporting front, Irving started and played 26 minutes in which he contributed 14 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. The best of the game was Kevin Durant, author of 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while the top scorer for the Grizzlies was Dillon Brooks with 31 points. The Spanish Santi Aldama started and scored 8 points.