NBA Fans were pulled back into a 2022 controversy after an old report began circulating again online.
Back then, @ShamsCharania reported that sources said the Brooklyn Nets gave Kyrie Irving a list of items he had to complete before returning to the team. That list included “Apologize/condemn movie,” “Antisemitic training,” and meetings with Jewish leaders.
Sources: Nets have delivered Kyrie Irving six items he must complete to return to team:
– Apologize/condemn movie
– $500K donation to anti-hate causes
– Sensitivity training
– Antisemitic training
– Meet with ADL, Jewish leaders
– Meet with Joe Tsai to demonstrate understanding— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 6, 2022
The requirements came after Irving shared a link to a film widely criticized for Holocaust denial and antisemitic content.
This week, @slicorey retweeted the old report and wrote, “Looking back this shit was disgusting,” tying it to current events and what he views as league bias.
NBA Fans immediately split.
@ethicalbaseball added context: “He posted a link to a movie with Holocaust denial and refused to take any accountability for it. It’s very easy to be pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli instead of antisemitic. Including the disgusting ADL was horrible tho.”
The comment tried to separate political positions from hate speech.
@EnochMThompson pushed back, asking, “If you didn’t watch the documentary in question of what value are your opinions on it?”
Meanwhile, @mavs_glazer questioned consistency: “The movie was on Amazon prime and the nba had no hesitations partnering with them this season did they?”
The resurfaced report isn’t just about a past suspension. For NBA Fans, it reopened debates about accountability, free expression, and whether the league applies standards evenly.
Irving served a suspension at the time and later issued public apologies. Still, as global tensions continue, NBA Fans are reexamining how the situation was handled and whether it would look different today.
NBA Fans Revisit Whether Kyrie’s Punishment Was Unique Or Part Of A Pattern
NBA Fans also debated whether Irving’s consequences were exceptional.
@Evuhlushun commented, “Kyrie was the first one to face consequences from the antisemitic club.” The statement suggested that Irving was singled out in a broader cultural moment.
But @pneumattattacc replied, “Lmao not even close. Just the first time you started paying attention.” That response argued that discipline for antisemitic behavior did not begin with Irving.
The NBA has previously fined and suspended players for conduct deemed harmful or offensive. League rules give teams and the commissioner authority to act when public statements damage the organization’s image.
For NBA Fans, the divide centers on fairness. Some believe the Nets overreached by mandating specific steps such as training and meetings. Others believe the response was necessary given the content involved.
As the old report circulates again, NBA Fans are not just debating history. They are measuring it against today’s political climate and asking whether standards shift with time.
The discussion shows that even years later, Irving’s suspension remains a flashpoint among NBA Fans.
