NBA commissioner says Kyrie Irving is not antisemitic after 'direct and candid' talk

Kyrie Irving
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The commissioner of the NBA says he has "no doubt" that Kyrie Irving is not antisemitic after slamming the Brooklyn Nets star for sharing an antisemitic movie.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver told The New York Times he had a "direct and candid conversation" with Irving and does not believe him to be antisemitic. "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.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.