Kyrie donates $500K to organizations that fight hate. Adam Silver disappointed by Kyrie apology and plans to meet him

[djsunyc]

right now it's 50/50 he's in the league next year.

[infinite11285]

Aa an African American I support Kyries right to free speech and wish he did not apologize. By apologizing hes allowing the woke mob to escalate theyre book burning information
suppressing agendas that will hurt black people the most. Even after donating half a million dollars his critics are still trashing him ITT. It doesn't matter as they will hate him no matter what.

The NBA is now a grounds for social politics, social engineering, fake news, division, and hatred. Unfortunate.

Quite the illogical straw man.

This isn't an issue of free speech; Kyrie's speech isn't being restricted by the government. Kyrie is being held accountable by his corporate employer for spreading racist propaganda, and the weight of his own narcissism prevents him from being empathetic of his actions.

For a guy so "enlightened," it's a shame that he doesn't realize he believes information rooted in untruths, conspiracy, and prejudice.

[Stalwart]

Aa an African American I support Kyries right to free speech and wish he did not apologize. By apologizing hes allowing the woke mob to escalate theyre book burning information
suppressing agendas that will hurt black people the most. Even after donating half a million dollars his critics are still trashing him ITT. It doesn't matter as they will hate him no matter what.

The NBA is now a grounds for social politics, social engineering, fake news, division, and hatred. Unfortunate.

i don't think he had to apologize if he really didn't want to.

i think he felt political and financial pressure to do so but he also could've just walked away.

he chose the money really.

Thats what he was trying to do but the mob was trying to destroy his life. He really had no choice. He chose self preservation which I cant blame him for.

[tbhawksfan1]

There are so many people using the mistakes, injustices and tragedies of the past to justify their hate in the present. Do we live in a free and fair society. NO. That exists nowhere. Never has. Grow up and live in reality.

Freedom and freedom of speech are just stupid ideas that don't exist how you want them to exist. Freedom is a joke idea. It's the most impossible idea ever thought. ANd free speach will never be free from consequences. C'est la vie

You want to have free speach. Go lock yourself up in a sound proof booth and have at it

Oh and stop the hate

[Stalwart]

Aa an African American I support Kyries right to free speech and wish he did not apologize. By apologizing hes allowing the woke mob to escalate theyre book burning information
suppressing agendas that will hurt black people the most. Even after donating half a million dollars his critics are still trashing him ITT. It doesn't matter as they will hate him no matter what.

The NBA is now a grounds for social politics, social engineering, fake news, division, and hatred. Unfortunate.

Quite the illogical straw man.

This isn't an issue of free speech; Kyrie's speech isn't being restricted by the government. Kyrie is being held accountable by his corporate employer for spreading racist propaganda, and the weight of his own narcissism prevents him from being empathetic of his actions.

For a guy so "enlightened," it's a shame that he doesn't realize he believes information rooted in untruths, conspiracy, and prejudice.

Attack on his, and our, free speech is what thats called. Frame it however you want.

[Zeno]

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This is getting worse by the day. Does he imply that he can't be antisemitic because he believes that he's a real jew and the jewish people are imposters that enslaved the black jews? With that fn smirk on his face, I think that's where he's going. Why can't reporters just ask him about that scary cult he obviously follows and the rabbithole he went in. This is getting out of hand quickly. Those conspiracy theories that the internet gets flodded with really are a danger to societies and democracy. This dude really makes me feel uncomfortable..

That is absolutely where this is going. The reporters don't want to go there because they are scared to

[BlazersBroncos]

Aa an African American I support Kyries right to free speech and wish he did not apologize. By apologizing hes allowing the woke mob to escalate theyre book burning information
suppressing agendas that will hurt black people the most. Even after donating half a million dollars his critics are still trashing him ITT. It doesn't matter as they will hate him no matter what.

The NBA is now a grounds for social politics, social engineering, fake news, division, and hatred. Unfortunate.

So if Nikola Jokic or some white superstar promotes "The Birth of a Nation" or some KKK documentary, you think that's fine too?

Of course he doesnt, you dont get logical consistency from morons.

Irving is a bigot and a clueless half wit that would be flipping burgers and waxing poetic in the odd cyber community that is half black supremacist / half Alex Jones while calling for moms meatloaf if he wasnt good at basketball.

[Harry Garris]

Kyrie is content. I love how he isn't backing down from his position. I wish his position was a principled one based on truth but I kind of respect him holding firm here in this climate.

It's only honorable to not back down from a position if it's a respectable position to have. Holding on to prejudice against a people group that isn't even based in reality but based in weird conspiratorial theories framed in an alternate version of history that didn't happen is not honorable it's just crazy.

[zshawn10]

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[gorz]

Most of media networks hollywood federal reserve banks pharmaceutical companies major institutions and corporations are owned and or ran by jews including the nba. Its quite peculiar but it is all true. Kyrie didn't once propagate any "hate" directed towards jews. Its only percieved that way based on how the media has spinned the story. He only shared what validates his own confirmation bias which is a movement or belief(black hebrew israelites) that exposes the supposed lies and disinformation in regards to historical context of jews and blacks. This is america kyrie is entitled to his own beliefs as we are all entitled to our own beliefs and opinions. Only in recent times has there been a major shift in our culture and society where our right to free speech is heavily monitored/regulated/censored(precursor to communist state) and language has been so blurred where there is very thin line of what's acceptable and what's offensive/"hate speech". Any sort of dissent or anything that goes against mainstream narrative gets labelled as anti-fill in the blank, hate speech, or disinformation. This tactic is commonly used in communist regimes. To retain or gain power is to silence the opposition. This should never be the case in america.

This would be the equivalent of the CCP controlling all the major sectors and infrastructure of society and the citizens of that country or outsiders looking in speaking out or even just speculating getting slapped with the label anticcpites by chinese state controlled media. What's more interesting is that alot of racial groups that have been hated on attacked such as ppl of middle eastern descent post 9/11 asian americans during the height of covid pandemic. They didn't get anywhere near this kind of personal crusade by media networks social justice advocates etc at their defense. There weren't hordes of media anchors journalists or public figures w/ a vendetta vilifying those who have assaulted these victims. The only thing that seems transparent from this circus show is the media facilitating more division in this country and ppl harboring more hatred resentment towards ppl that hold different beliefs/views as them.

[BlazersBroncos]

This is america kyrie is entitled to his own beliefs as we are all entitled to our own beliefs and opinions

Ignoring the rest of your rambling Infowars nonsense, by the above logic a player that criticizes the black community should be 'entitled to his own beliefs' and not face repercussions by the league?

[Grubie024]

Aa an African American I support Kyries right to free speech and wish he did not apologize. By apologizing hes allowing the woke mob to escalate theyre book burning information
suppressing agendas that will hurt black people the most. Even after donating half a million dollars his critics are still trashing him ITT. It doesn't matter as they will hate him no matter what.

The NBA is now a grounds for social politics, social engineering, fake news, division, and hatred. Unfortunate.

Quite the illogical straw man.

This isn't an issue of free speech; Kyrie's speech isn't being restricted by the government. Kyrie is being held accountable by his corporate employer for spreading racist propaganda, and the weight of his own narcissism prevents him from being empathetic of his actions.

To me... his freedom of speech is being restricted for the simple fact that he is being pretty significantly punished.
One can debate what qualifies as restricting freedom of speech - is it imprisonment or de-platforming or something else. What matters IMO is that he's being significantly punished for his speech.
I'm not even condoning or promoting the content or message of the documentary but man... people are crucifying him. I think we take our freedoms for granted sometimes.

[infinite11285]

Aa an African American I support Kyries right to free speech and wish he did not apologize. By apologizing hes allowing the woke mob to escalate theyre book burning information
suppressing agendas that will hurt black people the most. Even after donating half a million dollars his critics are still trashing him ITT. It doesn't matter as they will hate him no matter what.

The NBA is now a grounds for social politics, social engineering, fake news, division, and hatred. Unfortunate.

Quite the illogical straw man.

This isn't an issue of free speech; Kyrie's speech isn't being restricted by the government. Kyrie is being held accountable by his corporate employer for spreading racist propaganda, and the weight of his own narcissism prevents him from being empathetic of his actions.

For a guy so "enlightened," it's a shame that he doesn't realize he believes information rooted in untruths, conspiracy, and prejudice.

Attack on his, and our, free speech is what thats called. Frame it however you want.

His freedom of speech wasn't attacked.

Accountability only feels like an attack when an individual is not ready to acknowledge their behavior.

[infinite11285]

Aa an African American I support Kyries right to free speech and wish he did not apologize. By apologizing hes allowing the woke mob to escalate theyre book burning information
suppressing agendas that will hurt black people the most. Even after donating half a million dollars his critics are still trashing him ITT. It doesn't matter as they will hate him no matter what.

The NBA is now a grounds for social politics, social engineering, fake news, division, and hatred. Unfortunate.

Quite the illogical straw man.

This isn't an issue of free speech; Kyrie's speech isn't being restricted by the government. Kyrie is being held accountable by his corporate employer for spreading racist propaganda, and the weight of his own narcissism prevents him from being empathetic of his actions.

To me... his freedom of speech is being restricted for the simple fact that he is being pretty significantly punished.
One can debate what qualifies as restricting freedom of speech - is it imprisonment or de-platforming or something else. What matters IMO is that he's being significantly punished for his speech.
I'm not even condoning or promoting the content or message of the documentary but man... people are crucifying him. I think we take our freedoms for granted sometimes.

Exactly who is restricting his speech? His Twitter account is still up; he wasn't silenced by any entity, nor is he banned from speaking to the media.

It's mindboggling to me that we live in an era where people feel attacked if they’re held accountable for their actions.

[Grubie024]

Everyone knows everything. Everyone is the judge jury and executioner these days.
Clown world straight up.

[BlazersBroncos]

Aa an African American I support Kyries right to free speech and wish he did not apologize. By apologizing hes allowing the woke mob to escalate theyre book burning information
suppressing agendas that will hurt black people the most. Even after donating half a million dollars his critics are still trashing him ITT. It doesn't matter as they will hate him no matter what.

The NBA is now a grounds for social politics, social engineering, fake news, division, and hatred. Unfortunate.

Quite the illogical straw man.

This isn't an issue of free speech; Kyrie's speech isn't being restricted by the government. Kyrie is being held accountable by his corporate employer for spreading racist propaganda, and the weight of his own narcissism prevents him from being empathetic of his actions.

To me... his freedom of speech is being restricted for the simple fact that he is being pretty significantly punished.
One can debate what qualifies as restricting freedom of speech - is it imprisonment or de-platforming or something else. What matters IMO is that he's being significantly punished for his speech.
I'm not even condoning or promoting the content or message of the documentary but man... people are crucifying him. I think we take our freedoms for granted sometimes.

People get fired all the time what could be construed as freedom of speech / expression. This past weekend a guy dressed like a Nazi for Halloween and was subsequently fired from his employer. Players have been fined for homophobic speech as well. People are kicked off social media platforms for all sorts of hate speach. The government isnt curtailing Irving's speech, his employer is.

If you take this stance, you assumingly would have no issue with a white player coming out and saying 'blacks commit all crimes' or something simlar. Your are going to maintain logical consistency, yes?

[Pacernation]

So all you guys that are crying about freedom of speech and rambling about comunism would protect players that openly support the kkk? Just asking for a friend.

[Zeno]

Aa an African American I support Kyries right to free speech and wish he did not apologize. By apologizing hes allowing the woke mob to escalate theyre book burning information
suppressing agendas that will hurt black people the most. Even after donating half a million dollars his critics are still trashing him ITT. It doesn't matter as they will hate him no matter what.

The NBA is now a grounds for social politics, social engineering, fake news, division, and hatred. Unfortunate.

Quite the illogical straw man.

This isn't an issue of free speech; Kyrie's speech isn't being restricted by the government. Kyrie is being held accountable by his corporate employer for spreading racist propaganda, and the weight of his own narcissism prevents him from being empathetic of his actions.

To me... his freedom of speech is being restricted for the simple fact that he is being pretty significantly punished.
One can debate what qualifies as restricting freedom of speech - is it imprisonment or de-platforming or something else. What matters IMO is that he's being significantly punished for his speech.
I'm not even condoning or promoting the content or message of the documentary but man... people are crucifying him. I think we take our freedoms for granted sometimes.

There has been no formal punishment. Are you suggesting that those he has offended don't have the right to be offended.

[Mickey8]

Kyrie is content. I love how he isn't backing down from his position. I wish his position was a principled one based on truth but I kind of respect him holding firm here in this climate.

Adolf Hitler also held firm opinions until his death. That’s not an admirable quality, at all.

So you are equating Irving with the monster who exterminated tens of millions of Jews,Slavic people,gypsy's etc. Unbelievable

[Grubie024]

Quite the illogical straw man.

This isn't an issue of free speech; Kyrie's speech isn't being restricted by the government. Kyrie is being held accountable by his corporate employer for spreading racist propaganda, and the weight of his own narcissism prevents him from being empathetic of his actions.

To me... his freedom of speech is being restricted for the simple fact that he is being pretty significantly punished.
One can debate what qualifies as restricting freedom of speech - is it imprisonment or de-platforming or something else. What matters IMO is that he's being significantly punished for his speech.
I'm not even condoning or promoting the content or message of the documentary but man... people are crucifying him. I think we take our freedoms for granted sometimes.

Exactly who is restricting his speech? His Twitter account is still up; he wasn't silenced by any entity, nor is he banned from speaking to the media.

It's mindboggling to me that we live in an era where people feel attacked if they’re being held accountable.

You don't think this is costing him opportunity and money?
People act like they're perfect and it's their responsibility to hold others accountable to whatever standard they choose.