Kyrie Irving To Be Suspended for 5 Games, , Apologizes for Antisemitic Posts.<br />Kyrie Irving To Be Suspended for 5 Games, , Apologizes for Antisemitic Posts.<br />CNN reports that Irving has come under fire for taking to social media to share a video by Alex Jones and a link to a documentary that many have deemed antisemitic. .<br />Irving defended his posts, saying he's <br />"not going to stand down on anything I believe in.".<br />On Nov. 3, the Brooklyn Nets suspended him for at least five games and condemned his comments.<br />Such failure to disavow antisemitism when given a clear opportunity to do so is deeply disturbing, is against the values of our organization, and constitutes conduct detrimental to the team, Nets, via statement.<br />His suspension goes into effect on Nov. 4 <br />as the Nets face the Washington Wizards.<br />His suspension goes into effect on Nov. 4 <br />as the Nets face the Washington Wizards.<br />Irving has since apologized for the <br />content he posted on social media.<br />To All Jewish families and Communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize, Kyrie Irving, via Instagram.<br />I initially reacted out of emotion to being unjustly labeled Anti-Semitic, instead of focusing on the healing process of my Jewish Brothers and Sisters that were hurt from the hateful remarks made in the Documentary, Kyrie Irving, via Instagram.<br />I had no intentions to disrespect any Jewish cultural history regarding the Holocaust or perpetuate any hate. I am learning from this unfortunate event and hope we can find understanding between us all, Kyrie Irving, via Instagram
