Basketball star defends himself following post about anti-Semitic film

Kyrie Irving shared a link to a movie called ‘Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America’

NBA basketball player Kyrie Irving has defended his right to post what he believes in after the owner of his team, the Brooklyn Nets, expressed disappointment over his apparent support for an anti-Semitic film.

Irving tweeted a link to the film ‘Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America’ on Thursday. On Amazon, the synopsis says the film “uncovers the true identity of the Children of Israel.”

After Nets owner Joe Tsai said he was disappointed with Irving for appearing to support a film “based on a book full of anti-Semitic disinformation,” the player spoke about the matter in a tense post-game press conference after his team had been beaten 125-116 by the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.

“We’re in 2022. History is not supposed to be hidden from anybody and I’m not a divisive person when it comes to religion,” Irving said.

Kyrie Irving spoke to reporters about his recent social media posts postgame, after the Nets lost to the Pacers.