Kyrie Irving, well known for his passion for supporting social justice and societal oppression, has hit the tabloids yet again. The prestigious founder of the Kyrie Andrew Irving Foundation is not afraid or hesitant to put the message out there regarding his stance on any situation.
The seven-time NBA All-Star has yet again taken to Twitter to vocalize his concern for the people of Israel. No doubt the raging dispute between Israel and Palestine has gulped the entire nation into concern. This vocalization of thoughts is not the first one, indeed. The ex-Brooklyn Nets star had to face a five-game ban due to the last one. How will this one turn out?
Chief Hela, aka Kyrie Irving: Calling Out Media Houses
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The Israel and Palestine dispute began when Hamas (a Palestinian fundamentalist and nationalist organization) infiltrated the Israeli border on October 7th. What followed was the official war order by the Israeli president, Benjamin Netanyahu. With the death toll reaching an all-time high of 1,100 casualties, the matter is now out of hand.
Kyrie Irving somehow feels like significant media figures are not covering the issue or not giving due weight to this challenge. On Twitter, Irving goes by the profile name “Chief H?l?”, and he did not back down! He wrote, ?Where are all you tough-talking media heads that get on TV and social platforms to condemn people who stand by the oppressed?”
Where are all you tough talking Media Heads that get on TV and social platforms to condemn people who stand by the oppressed??
Crimes are being committed against humanity and most of you are silent.
Cat got your tongue? Or you?re afraid of actually standing for something real? Chief H?l? ?? (@KyrieIrving) October 11, 2023
He continued, ?Crimes are being committed against humanity, and most of you are silent. Cat got your tongue? Or you?re afraid of actually standing for something real”. In a former statement about the oppressed conditions of the Israeli people, Chief Hela also vocalized his concern.
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Expressing Thoughts Unapologetically: Ended Up With a 5-Game Suspension
By posting a link to a documentary last November, Kyrie was severely criticized as anti-semitic on Twitter. Being too expressive also holds some repercussions, and Irving was straight in the line of fire for this one.
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Philanthropist or not, Irving has quite often surrounded himself with noteworthy controversies. Along with the Dallas Mavericks point guard franchise, the Mavericks and the Miami Heat also made a supporting and consoling statement for the people of Israel. Opening schools for underprivileged children and helping the oppressed are some side hustles of famous NBA players. Kyrie Irving joins the list. Undoubtedly, he has made a conscious effort to use this platform and power to influence social change.
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