NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai issued a statement Friday night denouncing the guard. Kyrie IrvingHis decision to promote anti-Semitic films and books on his social media accounts.
“I am disappointed that Kylie appears to endorse a film based on a book full of anti-Semitic misinformation.” Tsai tweeted“I sit down and he understands that this is harmful to all of us and that as a man of faith it is wrong to promote hatred on the basis of race, ethnicity or religion.” I want to confirm that
I am disappointed that Kylie appears to endorse a film based on a book full of anti-Semitic disinformation. I want to make sure he understands that as a person it is wrong to promote hatred based on race, ethnicity or religion.
— Joe Tsai (@joetsai1999) October 29, 2022
As Rolling Stone magazine first reported previous post friday.
Irving posted a tweet on Thursday linking to the movie’s Amazon page. Released in 2018, the film is based on the 2015 book of the same name.
“The Brooklyn Nets strongly condemn and will not tolerate the promotion of any form of hate speech,” the team said in a statement Friday. I believe it must be a dialogue, and I thank those who have supported me during this time, including the ADL (Anti-Defamation League).”
Irving has yet to comment on his decision to promote the book and film.The Nets will play Saturday night against the Indiana Pacers.