NBA center Meyers Leonard says he's spent the past 5 months out of the spotlight and working firsthand with the Jewish community ... dedicating his time to being a true ally after hurling an anti-Semitic slur in March.
The 29-year-old has not spoken publicly since apologizing for his hurtful language on a Twitch livestream ... but in his time away, he says he's made every effort to learn from his mistake and understand its significance.
"This was not something prescribed or forced upon me," Leonard said on Instagram.