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SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/c/IAMATHLETE?sub_confirmation=1WATCH MORE https://www.youtube.com/c/IAMATHLETEI AM ATHLETE | Episode 32 Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets Point Guard and 2016 NBA Champion joins Brandon Marshall, Pacman Jones and Shady McCoy in episode 32 of I Am Athlete. And I assume that, at this point, I had to learn that society just doesn't work that way or they're not ready to work that way in general. "In terms of the backlash or what people call it, we're in 2022, history is not supposed to be hidden from anybody," Irving told reporters. Even though he doesn't want to have the weight of his future placed on him every press conference, he assures the media that his first impression of Dallas has been positive. Donis mistake with 15 seconds remaining was an extension of a familiar trend: the Mavericks arent creating quality shots out of timeouts in the final minute of close games. In Ivring's first seven games with Dallas, he's averaged 24.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.9 assists on 49% shooting . And unfortunately in that process, I hurt some people, and I'm sorry for that. Hes one of the primary culprits for the teams lack of perimeter defending that has led to the severe exposure of Dallas teeth-lacking protection of the rim. It happened against the Minnesota Timberwolves last week, when Dallas didnt get a shot off on the games final possession. I just care about people and when I hurt someone I do want to take my accountability and responsibility and say that I'll do better.". https://t.co/qWq6boO7QRFULL INTERVIEW: https://t.co/rSmg2tmxof pic.twitter.com/qYdmaXe1Ae. Irving is an engaging, curious 29-year-old who does a lot of charity work behind the scenes, but he's got a contrarian's streak a mile long. Last year in a game 3 against Boston, Kyrie said in an interview that he wouldnt shoot 6-17 again. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. And it's just now I'm in this space to be able to say, 'Hey, I know that I could have handled that better, I did not mean to send any hurt or threats or impact or harm to the Jewish community or anyone in it. And I would just like that to continue. Im watching, just like you guys. I was just watching the video to learn more about the heritage, do a deeper dive into who I am. Only one Celtic player has . But a lot of stuff is out of our control and we will let him figure that out for himself.. I don't want to get too deep into the details of those conversations but they were very moving, very impactful and it helped me become more aware of the repair that needed to be done, the healing that needs to be done still. Some of it has been painful, just learning about the history between different groups of people. Im watching, just like you guys, Kidd said via Kevin Gray Jr. of 105.3 The Fan. Thanks for contacting us. "They're Jewish, some of them are Jewish, some of them are not Jewish. The statement marked a notable shift in rhetoric. Nets guard Kyrie Irving, who has been suspended since Nov. 3, said during a television interview published on Saturday that he wanted to "apologize deeply" for his posting of a link to an. Theres no young team thats ever won a championship, mentally or physically For two and a half quarters were playing a high level on both ends, offensively and defensively. Thats what we have to get to, we have to get better at working the game, and we will., Mavs Jason Kidd: Im not the savior here. Irving was asked about what he'd like to see from the franchise in order to be convinced to stay and he requested to not be asked about his future. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Five-time NBA All-Star and Boston Celtic, Kyrie Irving, stars as the titular character Uncle Drew which opens in theaters June 29th, 2018. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) "But I would say that, if you got to know me a little bit more, which, I would love to use this opportunity to do that, just give you an inside look at Kai -- I think a lot of people know Kyrie Irving and know the baseline story or the surface story, but me as Kai, as I know myself, I grew up around Jewish members of the community and it's never been anything less than love and embracing and warm invites into our homes. We have a lot of new bodies coming back and we have to grow up if we want to win a championship. Now it's just about me going out and proving it to my teammates and doing what I do and control what I can control.". They just had to minimize mistakes and both Donic and Irving failed at it bizarrely. "But I think what I've been able to learn is to just focus on the people around me and the people that really genuinely celebrate me. Austin Reaves Postgame Interview | Los Angeles Lakers lose to Memphis Grizzlies 121-109 He made his first appearance on Thursday and scored a team-high 24 points. Im just proud of my heritage and what weve been through. "I don't condone any hate speech or any prejudice and I don't want to be in a position where I'm being misunderstood on where I stand in terms of antisemitism or any hate for that matter for anybody in this world. While shunning the rightsholder during his suspension, Irving eventually gave Begley an exclusive interview. So just putting that to bed and just focusing on what we have ahead as a team.". The truth is right there; you just got to go searching for it. Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during Round 1 Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs on April 25, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. And because of that, there were just some more or less misinterpretations or misunderstandings that took place." Dallas loss to the Lakers wasnt any ordinary defeat, however. "There's been nothing but a warm embrace, nothing but genuine love and nothing but a familiarity of relationships that I could really look to. WATCH: Kyrie Irving Gives Explosive Interview Following Antisemitic Controversy Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving had a lot to say following backlash over what many viewed as his promotion. I am no different than any other human being. Irving is in the final year of the four-year, $136.5 million deal he signed with the Nets during 2019 free agency. Emmy-winning YES play-by-play man Ian Eagle did not get to interview Irving. But Irving is finding the transition to his new team isn't all sunshine and roses. LeBron James shares his thoughts on Kyrie Irving landing with the Mavericks instead of the Lakers. Kyrie Irving Rod Strickland Summer Basketball League SBiddies 7/23/16. You are a sheep & you must meekly comply. The senator also called for the Houston Rockets to trade for Irving. These three issues dont constitute the totality of the harmful trends that have caused this teams struggles, of course. I know the type of person he is," Harrison said on making the deal to bring Irving to Dallas. New Maverick Kyrie Irving is one of basketball's all-time best dribblers and one of the universe's most colossally wonky thinkers. Im a beacon of light.. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Kevin Durant reveals where he stands with Kyrie Irving after trade, Kyrie Irvings Mavericks adjustment hasnt been easy, New-look Nets the next challenge in the coaching evolution of Jacque Vaughn, How Nets can pick up the pieces after blockbuster trades, gave an exclusive interview to the rival SportsNet New York network (SNY), a public mea culpa with the assembled media. During an interview after the Mavericks' 124-122 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Irving discussed the pressure he has been putting on himself and how he needs to "scale it back a little bit". Julius?" I believe that was unfair, and that wasn't the aspect of the post that I wanted the focus to be on. The seven-time All-Star point guard was not always outspoken. 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. Uncle Drew was originally a series of Pepsi advertisement in 2012 that is now . These are miserable marks that speak to the teams lack of trusted big men, a known issue the failed summer signing of JaVale McGee was meant to fix. Going to a direct rival was just salt in the wound. New Customers only. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use I want to clarify any confusion on where I stand fighting against anti-[Semitism] by apologizing for posting the documentary without context and a factual explanation outlining the specific beliefs in the Documentary I agreed with and disagreed with. After their most recent loss to the, I mean, yeah. As a team, weve got to mature. I am no different than the next human being, so don't treat me any different.". Irving's ball handling ability is superior to that of Curry. But Donis defensive effort, which has been dismal recently, was supposed to be something the trade would help fix. LeBron James is seemingly still picking up the pieces a day after his Los Angeles Lakers missed out on Kyrie Irving. That answer in particular prompted backlash from the ADL. He said he feels a "oneness" with "all those around me" and wants to "continue to build on that" by creating a "safe space for all those that want to see a peaceful world and a harmonious world the opportunity to speak openly without feeling the judgment of being harshly criticized or being canceled. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Article. 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He played so well on that end that his Lakers teammate, Anthony Davis, LeBron James Postgame Interview | Los Angeles Lakers beat Dallas Mavericks 111-108. "Oh man, I would love to be well-liked by everybody. The 30-year-old Irving, who was suspended by the Nets after posting social media links to an anti-Semitic movie and refusing to apologize,gave an exclusive interview to the rival SportsNet New York network (SNY) on Saturday. Ive had a lot of time to think, Irving told SNYs Ian Begley. Dallas is 3-5 since the trade and has lost four of five with Irving and Luka Doncic in the lineup (all by 5 or fewer points . And like on the other end, he knows guys like to play off of him, and making sure he knew how to play off of it. Getting some steals, making him shoot some tough shots, and his rebounding on both ends of the floor. So there's just a positive note there. If not, the teams ceiling remains limited. "I think anybody who's ever watched him play basketball knows the type of basketball player he is. Kyrie Irving goes 6-17 again in a game 3 a year later. Where were you guys asking those same questions when I was a kid learning about the traumatic events of my familial history and what Im proud to come from and why Im proud to stand here and why when I repeat myself that Im not gonna stand down it has nothing to do with dismissing any other race and group of people. Neither Doncic nor Irving played particularly well against the Lakers, but Irvings struggled more with his efficiency. I am disappointed that he has not offered an unqualified apology and more specifically denounced the vile and harmful content contained in the film he chose to publicize, Silver said. Game 3 Kyrie strikes again with a fascinating 6-17 performance with yet another 16 points. They suspended him a week later, after they were "dismayed," as they put it in the press release, "that Kyrie refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs, nor acknowledge specific hateful material in the film." Weve got a lot of new bodies coming back and we have to grow up if we want to win a championship. That's just not it for I don't think anyone in this room. "I really want to focus on the hurt that I caused or the impact that I made within the Jewish community, putting some type of threat or assumed threat on the Jewish community," Irving told SNY. A seven-time All-Star and two-time member of the All-NBA Team, he won an NBA . Obviously, I didn't want to be away from my teammates or the game or from work, but I'm grateful that I was utilized as a beacon to start this dialogue and start these conversations so we can move our world forward. And the movement is just being started, I believe. The plan was to play the two[-man] game between us, but that happens, so we couldnt, Doncic said via the Mavericks official YouTube channel, explaining what went wrong in the loss. Irving was asked during the interview why he did not fully apologize at the. Kyrie Irving addresses backlash to his recent social media posts YESNetwork 140K subscribers Subscribe 5.4K 319K views 3 months ago Kyrie Irving speaks with the media about backlash to his. Thats the role I play, but I never wanted to give up my passion, my love, my dream just over this mandate., The NBA has stated they will not enforce a vaccine mandate this season, but the league informed teams last month that they will have to follow local regulations related to vaccines. "Whether we're being in pick-and-roll, orwhether we're making plays for one another off each other, so I think that's the exciting future that I see alongside him.". Nike is likely done with Kyrie Irving, co-founder Phil Knight said in an interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Thursday. This was not the first time he had the opportunity but failed to clarify. While Irving would be eligible to participate in the Nets away games, Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks said Tuesday Irving would not be allowed to play or practice with the team at all until he gets his jab. Im not playing. FEUD:Kyrie Irving puts tape over Nike logo on his shoes in response to dispute with company, "I don't see any risk involved at all. WMAR Baltimore, MD Like us on Facebook to see similar stories Please give an overall site rating . It's unfortunate that that was taken the wrong way and taken out of context. Im just here to continue to expose things that our world continues to put in darkness. And just kept the conversation centered on me embracing all walks of life and having love for our world. Mavericks' Kyrie Irving took responsibility for how the non-Luka minutes went in the fourth quarter vs. the Lakers: Even as Kidd has prioritized defensive lineups playing Frank Ntilikina over Jaden Hardy and starting Justin Holiday on Sunday one game after his debut the teams perimeter defending has remained too much of a sieve, even beyond Doni, that exposes Dallas lack of interior deterrence. 1; Lakers climbing, Lillard becoming one of best scorers ever, Report: Harden 'serious' about returning to Houston, LeBron (foot) to miss at least two weeks, per report, Hornets' Ball (ankle) out for season, per report, Lillard has career-high 71 points in Blazers win, Report: NBA, NBPA close to agreement on new CBA. ", "I'm a man who stands for peace," Irving said. The film Irving promoted advances the anti-Semitic and false thesis that black people are the chosen ones from Israel and have been victimized by Jews. 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