Before fielding any questions, Sixers guard JJ Redick wanted to use his first time back in front of the media after the all-star break to make a public apology.
Redick came under fire over the break when he appeared to use a racial slur in a video produced by Chinese media company Tencent that featured multiple NBA players wishing fans a happy Chinese New Year.
He issued two statements over the weekend apologizing for what he says was an unfortunate tongue-tied mess, and he reiterated that sentiment after practice on Wednesday.
“I really am sorry for anyone that I offended with what was a very unintentional mishap,” Redick said.