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Kyrie Irving was suspended by the Brooklyn Nets after posting a link to an anti-semitic film – and the All-Star met with NBA commissioner Adam Silver to discuss his return
Kyrie Irving reportedly enjoyed a productive meeting with NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday as the Brooklyn Nets star seeks a return to action following his suspension.
Irving was suspended by the Nets for five games without pay after he initially failed to apologise at a press conference for sharing a link to an antisemitic film on social media.
Following the controversial post, the NBA released a statement labelling hate speech âunacceptable’ and the direct opposite to the league’s âvalues of equality, inclusion and respect’. Their statement read: “We believe we all have a role to play in ensuring such words or ideas, including antisemitic 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.”
Hours after he was given the suspension, Irving apologised in a public Instagram post and the Nets have since outlined six stages the 30-year-old must complete in order to return to the court. Irving hasn’t played since a November 1 clash with the Chicago Bulls and the Nets have won two of their three games since.