Kyrie Irving, suspended for posting a link to an anti-Semitic film on social networks, scored 14 points in 26 minutes during the Brooklyn Nets’ victory on Sunday, November 20, against Memphis (127-115). Kevin Durant took the lead for the Nets with 26 points and Ben Simmons added 22, with seven other Nets players scoring at or above ten.
Kylie Irving has apologized
“It was great to have him for a few minutes and for us to win while he was there”Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said. “Now what matters is the basket”, the coach added in his message to Kyrie Iriving. His team announced on Sunday the end of his suspension after eight matches. The former Cleveland player was sanctioned by the Nets who suspended him for at least five games, without receiving salary, and ended up apologizing after finally remaining eight games without playing.
In an exclusive interview with SportsNet New York (SNY) published on Saturday, Irving had for the first time directly commented on this affair, therefore presenting his apologies and affirming that he was not “anti-Semite”. Initially refusing to apologize, Irving had met with NBA boss Adam Silver and Jewish community leaders as part of a series of actions necessary for his reinstatement.
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During his interview, the All Star said that these interviews “moving” et “significant” made him more aware of the harm his actions caused. Initially refusing to apologize, Irving had met with NBA boss Adam Silver and Jewish community leaders as part of a series of actions necessary for his reinstatement.
