The Nets are embroiled in layers of off-court controversy. Kyrie Irving is in hot water after tweeting a link to an antisemitic film, and the team is courting a Celtics coach currently suspended for sexual misconduct allegations. JessicaMooreTV reports
in the process of courting a Boston Celtics coach currently suspended for sexual misconduct allegationsCBS2's Jessica Moore spoke with sports insiders and season ticket holders to find out what they think should happen next.
It's a slap in the face for Jon Bell, a Nets season ticket holder whose law firm is a corporate sponsor of the team. Bell is also Jewish."So I'm fed up and I'd love to see the Nets completely just get rid of him. I'll take that loss," Bell said.wearing"Fight Antisemitism" shirts in protest of IrvingLast week, the veteran guard shared a link to an antisemitic film, sparking outrage from fans but a tepid response from the National Basketball Players Association.
Crisis manager Mike Paul told Moore the eyes of the world are watching the Nets and the NBA, neither of which has punished Irving. "As a crisis manager, I give the Nets a 'D' for their efforts to date, and I give Kyrie, personally, an 'F.' The only way to get through this is to fully own your apology. There is no out," Paul said."From the league's perspective, I've been saying, you saw what he just did. This is now two strikes.
Meanwhile, the Nets split with head coach Steve Nash after just seven games, and are reportedly finalizing a deal to hire disgraced Celtics coach Ime Udoka,
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