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Brooklyn Nets superstar and former NBA champion Kyrie Irving is at the center of all the attention currently. A few days ago, he openly endorsed a controversial film on his social media account which has led to widespread criticism.

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Following his actions, both the league and the team have taken some stern actions. Irving has been accused of being anti-semitic as the film contains some highly controversial views. Talking about the whole issue, a Washington Wizards player known to be the only Jewish player in the league has spoken out.

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Kyrie Irving bashed by Jewish player for his anti-semitic views

Kyrie Irving‘s time at the Brooklyn Nets has been full of controversies. Last season, he decided against taking the vaccine owing to his personal choice. As a result, he couldn’t play home matches for the majority of the season.

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Just as the Nets and Irving looked to better their performances from last season, the former Rookie of the Year has found himself amidst a major controversy yet again.

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He posted the link to a highly controversial anti-semitic film on his Twitter. The NBA and the Brooklyn Nets owner put out official statements condemning Irving’s stance. Moreover, Deni Avdija, who happens to be the only Jewish player in the league has spoken out.

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Avdija said, “I think there needs to be consequences for the actions that a player [does]. I don’t know the punishment that the league gives but I think that needs to be known that there’s no room for words like that.”

Avdija put out his thoughts about Irving in the open after the match between the Wizards and the Nets. Interestingly enough, this was the first game for the Nets without Irving.

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The team has suspended him for at least five games without pay for his aforementioned actions. In the absence of one of their biggest superstars, the Nets went on to win the game 128-86. Kevin Durant stepped up with 28 points, 11 assists, and 9 rebounds to help his team get the win.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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