Kyrie Irving Apologizes, Saying He Doesn’t ‘Condone’ Hate Speech - The New York Times

3, said during a television interview published on Saturday that he wanted to “apologize deeply” for his posting of a link to an antisemitic film.

In multiple combative news conferences with reporters, Irving declined to apologize for posting the video and to say directly whether he had antisemitic views, spurring widespread outrage and criticism within and beyond N.B.A.

In the video of the interview published on Saturday, Irving was asked about his views on Jews, but not about Jones or his suspension — and potential return — to the sport.

“Kyrie took ownership of his journey and had conversations with several members of the Jewish community,” the Nets said in a statement.

10 that he did not believe Irving to be antisemitic.

“I got a chance to do that with some great people from the Jewish community, from the Black community, you know, from the white community,” Irving said.

“I’ve had so many conversations with all of our races and cultures and religious groups of people just trying to better my perspective on how we live a more harmonious life.”.

Irving did not specify who specifically he had conversations with, but said that he is a “man who stands for peace.”.

“I don’t condone any hate speech or any prejudice, and I don’t want to be in a position where I’m being misunderstood on where I stand in terms of antisemitism or any hate for that matter, for anybody in this world,” Irving said.

Asked about his intent in tweeting the link to the video, Irving said he had “meant no harm.”

“I grew up around Jewish people,” Irving said