In a joint statement issued early Wednesday evening, the Nets, Kyrie Irving and the Anti-Defamation League, Irving said he “takes responsibility” for the “negative impact” caused by his promotion of an antisemitic video last Thursday.
He and the Nets also agreed to pay $1 million, half from the player and half from the team, to combat hate through “causes and organizations.” The ADL will work with the Nets and Irving on the program.
Here’s the full statement:
The events of the past week have sparked many emotions within the Nets organization, our Brooklyn community, and the nation.