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Kyrie Irving posted a link to a highly controversial movie on his Twitter account a few days ago. As a result, he got the allegation of being Anti-Semitic. After facing a lot of criticism, allegations, and punishments, things are not going to be the same for Irving. But in the midst of this neverending controversy, comes Jaylen Brown, the ex-teammate of Irving with his supportive words. His remarks brought multiple responses from NBA fans. While some believe this is what LeBron James should have said, others slammed Brown.

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Friday night, James spoke about Irving’s actions in the post-game press conference. LeBron said, “It doesn?t matter what color your skin is, how tall you are, or what position you?re in, If you are promoting, soliciting, or saying harmful things to any community that harms people, then I don?t respect it. I don?t condone it.?

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Another Los Angeles Lakers legend, Shaquille O’Neal slammed Irving with his harsh words. Shaq said, “We have to sit up here and answer for what this idiot has done. I stand for equality of all people.?

Jalen Brown comes to the rescue of former teammate Kyrie Irving

Former Boston Celtics teammates, Jalen Brown and Kyrie Irving share a very good friendship. Brown believes that Irving is not antisemitic. Furthermore, Brown said, “The terms for his return, they seem like a lot, and a lot of the players expressed discomfort with the terms. He made a mistake. He posted something. There was no distinction.?

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After Brown’s comments, fans flooded social media with their takes on the whole situation. The NBA world seems to have a rift of different opinions. One of the netizens said, “This is what Lebron should?ve said”

Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

https://twitter.com/LAClippersTeam/status/1589778622734561280?s=20&t=LIBQtOcmfnTiU3wXmevzeA

https://twitter.com/fieldszn3/status/1589778160799092736?s=20&t=LIBQtOcmfnTiU3wXmevzeA

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While Irving has already apologized for his actions and has also paid $500,000 for a noble cause, it’s not clear when Irving will return to the court for the Nets. However, there is hope it happens sooner rather than later.

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