MIAMI (AP) — Meyers Leonard of the Miami Heat used an anti-Semitic slur while playing a video game that was being livestreamed, prompting both the team and the NBA office to quickly open investigations into the matter.
The video began circulating widely on social media Tuesday afternoon. The Heat, who were in the final day of their All-Star break and are not formally resuming practice until Wednesday, had no immediate comment.
“We just became aware of the video and are in the process of gathering more information," NBA spokesman Mike Bass said. “The NBA unequivocally condemns all forms of hate speech.