When Kyrie Irving discussed his fasting during Ramadan last week, some in the media wrote that that he had “admitted” or “confirmed” his Muslim faith as if it were a secret ... or worse. In reality, the better way of describing Irving’s reaction may have been “celebrated” or “rejoiced.”
Here’s just what he said in the post-game Q-and-A after being asked if he was observing the holy month of Ramadan which requires fasting from sunrise to sunset.
“All praise is due to God, Allah, for this. … For me, in terms of my faith and what I believe in, being part of the Muslim community, being committed to Islam and also just being committed to all races and cultures, religions, just having an understanding and respect.