A group of fans sat on the side of the Nets-Pacers game in Brooklyn on Monday, wearing T-shirts that read “Fight antisemitism” and allegedly harassed Kyrie Irving.
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Indiana Pacers 116-109 on Monday night, but the guard still managed to attract some interested parties.
The fans sat in the front row with the men in the group wearing skullcaps, as is customary in some Jewish communities.
The group was reportedly tapping the Nets star, according to the New York Postseemingly in response to his latest controversy over anti-Semitism.
Despite fans’ slight chirping, Irving approached them and said, “Thank you for you,” said one Brooklyn fan.
Irving did not speak to the media after the game, but coach Steve Nash said he hopes the franchise can “grow” after the controversy.
Earlier this week, Irving drew attention for publishing the 2018 film “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America” on social media with a link to the Amazon page.
Fans sat on the side of Monday’s Nets game wearing T-shirts that read ‘Fight Anti-Semitism’
The move was seemingly in response to Nets’ Kyrie Irving’s latest controversy over anti-Semitism
The group was reportedly reprimanding the security guard and he told them he was ‘grateful’ for them
Magazine rolling stone has labeled the book of the same name, released in 2015, on which the film is based, as “toxicly anti-Semitic.”
Publication Rolling Stone pointed out that in Ronald Dalton Jr.’s book. it is noted that “many famous high-ranking Jews” have “conceded”[ing] Satan or Lucifer.’
Both NBA and Nets owner Joe Tsai issued statements condemning Irving’s post, but he initially stood his ground after Saturday night’s Brooklyn game.
During a spirited exchange with a reporter in the post-game press conference on Saturday, he said: “I’m not going to sign up for something I believe in. I’m only going to get stronger because I’m not the only one. I have a whole army around me.’
At the press conference, Irving also spoke about his post from six weeks ago, in which he shared on his Instagram story a 2002 video of Alex Jones denouncing a “New World Order.”
He said he didn’t support Jones or his Sandy Hook hoax claims, but did say the video he shared was about “occults” in America and “it’s true.”
The Brooklyn Nets star attracted attention by publishing the 2018 film ‘Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America’ on social media with a link to the Amazon page
The Nets star eventually deleted the tweet on Sunday after outrage and backlash.
Nash said Monday, “I just hope we all get through this together.
“There is always an opportunity for us to grow and understand new perspectives. I think the organization is trying to take that stance where we can communicate with this.
“And all try to come out better and both more understanding and more empathy for all sides of this debate and this situation.”
Irving scored 28 points in the much-needed win for the Nets Monday night.
Kevin Durant took Brooklyn to victory by 36 points and he made some personal and franchise history in Brooklyn’s second win of the season (2-5).
The NBA has issued a statement saying that hate speech of any kind is unacceptable
Nets owner Joe Tsai condemned Irving’s actions on Friday and wants to speak to him
Tsai (center) said ‘this is bigger than basketball’ in his response to Irving’s messages on Friday
With two free throws in the first quarter, Durant passed Vince Carter as 19th on the NBA all-time scorer. He now has 25,754. And he scored at least 25 points in each of the first seven games of the season, the most in franchise history.
“You certainly can’t take him for granted,” Nic Claxton said of Durant. “To watch him work back from the Achilles tendon injury, go to rehab and see how seriously he took every step. And now he’s been doing his thing for the past few years. You certainly don’t take that lightly. It’s a joy to watch.’
Claxton had 19 points and nine rebounds.
“It was very important for us to get a response,” said Brooklyn coach Steve Nash. “The win is nice, but I care much more about the process. And I loved our process.’
Kevin Durant lifted Brooklyn to victory over the Indiana Pacers by 36 points Monday Night
Durant made some personal and franchise history in Brooklyn’s second win of the season
Irving added 28 points of his own when the Nets defeated the Pacers 116-109 to 2-5 . to go
Despite a 30-point performance from Chris Duarte, Indiana dropped to 3-5. Buddy Hield came in with 22. Bennedict Mathurin contributed 16 and Tyrese Haliburton had 11.
“We were flat in the beginning (and) they came out with a lot of power. Didn’t match early and the hole cost us,” said Rick Carlisle. “…Their degree of despair was real, I thought.”
The Nets won a very entertaining back and forth game in the fourth quarter. Going into the final 12 minutes, Brooklyn had a 92-85 lead. But Indiana used a 15-8 sprint in the first 6 and a half minutes to pull even at 100.
“A lead is never safe with them,” Nash said.
Brooklyn head coach Steve Nash said it was ‘very important for his team to get a response’
On their next two possessions, the Nets responded. Claxton’s first two-handed follow-up dunk of an Irving-missed 3 set Brooklyn up by two, and 28 seconds later, Durant drilled a pull-up jumper to stretch the lead to 104-100.
Moments later, the lead was seven on two free throws by Durant and a free throw by Claxton. Indiana closed to 112-109 on a Mathurin float with 1:43 left.
“Boys can play,” Nets forward Joe Harris said of the Pacers. “They are young players, but they are really talented, especially attacking.”
But a floater from Irving extended the lead to five and two free throws from Durant sealed the win.
“They have two guys who are just breathtaking playmakers and shotmakers in Irving and (Durant),” Carlisle said. “Those guys are (going to) hit some of those shots.”