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Feb 1, 2020; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 1, 2020; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Each passing day seems to bring more shocking news surrounding Kyrie Irving. Irving is paying the price for promoting an antisemitic film based on a contentious book. The price of worldwide criticism, paying $500,000, being suspended for at least five games by the Brooklyn Nets, and even losing connections with major brands. And now news from Amazon has left the NBA world shocked as well.
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Irving recently said, “I just put things out there just like you put things out there??to a reporter when asked about his controversial post. But soon he realized his mistake and apologized. But things didn’t seem to end there. Irving and the Brooklyn Nets donated $500,000 each to organizations that fight against social hatred and injustice.
Even after receiving widespread condemnation, it appears that this controversy will not be resolved anytime soon. In addition, according to recent reports, Nike has reportedly terminated their relationship with Kyrie Irving.
Kyrie Irving brings controversial movie to the spotlight
On one side, things seem to go out of Irving’s hands; on the other, this controversy has seemingly bought free publicity for the film. As a result,??Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America??is supposedly now Amazon’s #1 best-seller in Ethnic Studies. Furthermore, alternate versions or sequels hold spots 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 11.
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Oct 29, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) argues a call in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Front Office Sports broke the news on Twitter. The NBA world was left in shock and presented its views on the matter on Twitter. Many fans had their say on the seven-time All-Star’s latest controversy.
The antisemitic film that Kyrie Irving promoted is now Amazon's #1 best-seller in Ethnic Studies.
Alternate versions or sequels hold spots 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 11. pic.twitter.com/F9aMdYDtWN
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) November 4, 2022
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
***You mean the antisemitic film @amazon is profiting from!!
— nathan marchese (@nathan_marchese) November 4, 2022
Well Jeff Bezos got a return out of that with free publicity
— Winston Hill (@icomethrough) November 4, 2022
It's #1 because the media ran this story so much everyone else had to run and see it.
— Manny P. (@GoJets1031) November 4, 2022
If it’s so bad why doesn’t Amazon take it down? They are promoting and profiting off anti Semitic material
— Coach Dre (@MidwoodFan1) November 5, 2022
Who's going to suspend Amazon?
Kylie needs to sue the NBA for violating.
No one demanded an apology from John Gruden's emails against Blacks, women, and homosexuals. It's been over 1 year – nobody on sports talk utters a peep!! Racism & the need to squash Blacks is SICKENING!!— Joyce (@joyce_e90ffa) November 4, 2022
Why is this film still available on Amazon? That's the only relevant question now.
— Ralph Ganthier (@ralphganthier) November 4, 2022
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Unfortunately, controversy sells and the public attention does not help.
— Fredrick W. Lee (@FredrickWLee) November 4, 2022
So far this season, Irving has averaged 26.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. These stats are enough to show how important a role he has in the Brooklyn Nets?side. Fans will hope this controversy ends soon and he can once again make headlines for his actions on the court, rather than off it.
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What do you think of the news that the controversial film is not a #1 seller on Amazon? What are your thoughts on Kyrie Irving’s latest controversy? Let us know in the comments below.
