Kyrie Irving pledged to donate $US500,000 to fighting hate and issued a joint statement with the Anti-Defamation League taking responsibility for his social media post, but did not directly apologise for retweeting a movie filled with anti-Semitic rhetoric last week.
“I oppose all forms of hatred and oppression and stand strong with communities that are marginalised and impacted every day,” Irving said in a statement.
“I am aware of the negative impact of my post towards the Jewish community and I take responsibility. I do not believe everything said in the documentary was true or reflects my moras and principles. I am a human being learning from all walks of life and I intend to do so with an open mind and a willingness to listen. So from my family and I, we meant no harm to any one group, race or religion of people, and wish to only be a beacon of truth and light.”
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