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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 14: Kyrie Irving (11) of the Brooklyn Nets takes the court against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Thursday, November 14, 2019. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 14: Kyrie Irving (11) of the Brooklyn Nets takes the court against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Thursday, November 14, 2019. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving recently found himself in controversy, after being accused of antisemitism. The sports world and endorsers for the same widely slammed him. However, a recently resurfaced video from 2021 showed Floyd Mayweather Jr. standing in solidarity with Irving. This in turn confused fans, with many questioning its credibility.
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In a now-deleted tweet, Irving shared a link to a movie from 2018. His actions further sparked a newfound interest in a movement that had extremist factions with a history of antisemitism and misogyny.
Moreover, Irving’s actions sparked a massive backlash with notable names like LeBron James calling him out.
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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 15: Kyrie Irving (11) of the Brooklyn Nets reacts to the game slipping away against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 101-93 win on Thursday, November 14, 2019. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
In fact, Nike even suspended its relationship with the Brooklyn Nets player. Talking about the same, a spokesperson said, “We’ve made the decision to suspend our relationship with Kyrie Irving effective immediately. And will no longer launch the Kyrie 8. We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the situation and its impact on everyone.”
I got a tremendous respect for my brother Floyd Mayweather. stand in solidarity with Kyrie . pic.twitter.com/BHHEws2AJI
— Don Salmon (@dijoni) November 6, 2022
Meanwhile, a resurfaced video showed Mayweather extending his support to Irvin. Mayweather stressed the importance of freedom of speech. And that he hopes Irvin would inspire people. This video, in turn, confused fans. They thought Mayweather was supporting the current situation.
However, the video was from 2021, and Mayweather was showing his solidarity with Irving’s stand on vaccination.
It divided fans after seeing Floyd Mayweather support Kyrie Irving
Fans were confused as to why Floyd Mayweather was extending his support to Kyrie Irving. Moreover, a lot of them even commented on the tweet to share their thoughts about the same.
I'm coming in blind ignorant here, but as far as I know (which ain't much), Irving was amplifying and condoning alt-right antisemetic tropes? What am I missing here..?
— Petra (@petranoid) November 6, 2022
Yea nothing is wrong with Kyrie saying what he believes in or supporting something he believes in. But what everyone’s failing to understand is actions have consequences. And just like if you work for a Jayz company and you say something that degrades black ppl, he would fire you
— Fred (@FredMcB) November 6, 2022
A few fans were unsure as to why Mayweather was supporting Irving. In fact, user @FredMcB even mentioned that ‘actions have consequences’.
This video is from last year, during covid & the vaccination saga. Not related to anything happening now.
— Sizwe Dhlomo (@SizweDhlomo) November 6, 2022
Peak internet misinformation right here. Vid is from the Vax stuff with kyrie. This comes back to the whole issue with the video he posted. Do your own damn research and stop taking a short clip and treating it as gospel
— Ryan Kroft (@RyanKroft) November 6, 2022
Meanwhile, a few fans were quick to point out that Mayweather was actually supporting Irving’s stand on vaccination. And that the video was from 2021.
Kyrie was wrong and seemed like he didn’t really see what the movie portrayed ….but the bullying like Floyd said is where it’s like alright we know he’s not anti semetic
— PuffinOnZootiez🇯🇲 (@LivingLikeLay_) November 6, 2022
We as a people have got to do better. By standing in solidarity with the anti-semi says that yo agree with him.PLEASE DO BETTER.
— Restingsquidwardface (@ron_springs) November 6, 2022
On the other hand, a few users mentioned that Irving’s actions were wrong. Additionally, user @ron_springs urged people ‘to do better’, and not support what Irving did.
Kyrie was wrong and seemed like he didn’t really see what the movie portrayed ….but the bullying like Floyd said is where it’s like alright we know he’s not anti semetic
— PuffinOnZootiez🇯🇲 (@LivingLikeLay_) November 6, 2022
However, Irving did find some support. In fact, user @LivingLikeLay_ mentioned that what Irving did was ‘his opinion’.
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