'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 wrote on Instagram just hours after the Nets suspended him for at least five games.
Following the announcement of his suspension, Irving took to Instagram to issue a formal apology and attempted to provide context for why he promoted the controversial antisemitic film.
"While doing research on YHWH, I posted a Documentary that contained some false anti-Semitic statements, narratives, and language that were untrue and offensive to the Jewish Race/Religion, and I take full accountability and responsibly for my actions," Irving wrote."I am grateful to have a big platform to share knowledge and I want to move forward by having an open dialogue to learn more and grow from this.
The seven-time All Star continued: "I initially reacted out of emotion to being unjustly labeled antisemitic, instead of focusing on the healing process of my Jewish Brothers and Sisters that were hurt from the hateful remarks made in the Documentary."
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