Adam Silver and Kyrie Irving's meeting: new information
BLACKZIE
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By team Blackzie
Because Kyrie Irving "failed to firmly affirm he has no antisemitic ideas," the Brooklyn Nets suspended him last week.
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He allegedly spoke with NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday to address his predicament.
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Silver and Irving met today, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, and it was "constructive and understanding."
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With this discussion, Irving and the Nets should be able to "walk through his steps on a future return," according to Charania. Irving has received a minimum five-game suspension.
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Until Irving "satisfies a set of objective remedial steps that address the negative impact of his actions," according to the Nets, he won't be allowed to play again.
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In contrast, Irving has written a lengthy Instagram post apologizing to the Jewish community
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He faced severe criticism for posting a link to the documentary "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America" on social media.
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Irving had a per-game average of 26.9 points and 5.1 assists before to his suspension.