NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes that suspended Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is not antisemitic following a meeting between the two earlier in the week, the commissioner told the New York Times
Silver, who is Jewish, told the Times that the two had “a direct and candid conversation” at the league’s headquarters in New York. “He’s someone I’ve known for a decade, and I’ve never heard an antisemitic word from him or, frankly, hate directed at any group,” Silver said. In a follow-up call with the newspaper, Silver added, “Whether or not he is antisemitic is not relevant to the damage caused by the posting of hateful content.
NBA, Nets in talks about when Irving returns In response to the controversy, the Nets had suspended Irving for a minimum of five games. He has missed four games so far, making him eligible to play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Silver said the Nets along with the league will consult to decide when Irving can return from suspension. In addition to the suspension, Irving is required to complete other steps to return to the court.
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