Kevin Durant Clarifies His Statements On Kyrie Irving: “I See Some People Are Confused…”

Kevin Durant makes follow-up statement after defending Kyrie Irving.

3 Min Read

Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Despite making a formal apology last night, Kyrie Irving continues to deal with the fallout from his latest controversy.

After promoting an anti-Semitic film on his social media, many people demanded an apology from the star point guard. Instead, he played word games and refused to give the fans, and the league, what they really wanted to hear.

And while most (at least publicly) have been anti-Irving, there have been a few who have come to his defense, including Nets forward Kevin Durant, who suggested his team should have just kept quiet instead of trying to get involved in a matter not related to basketball.

“I’m not here to judge somebody or talk down on the life or how they feel their views. I just didn’t like anything that went on. I felt like it was all unnecessary. I felt like we could have just kept playing basketball and kept quiet as an organization.”

“This is the way the #NBA is now, media, so many outlets now and their stories hit pretty fast now. So that’s where all the chaos is coming from. Everybody has an opinion on the situation, and we’re hearing it nonstop.”

After receiving some backlash for the statement, Durant was forced to clarify his words and his beliefs in a post on Twitter.

Just wanna clarify the statements I made at shootaround, I see some people are confused..I don’t condone hate speech or anti-semetism, I’m about spreading love always. Our game Unites people and I wanna make sure that’s at the forefront


What’s Next For The Nets After Kyrie Irving’s Latest Scandal?

Obviously, the situation is volatile — but it could have been a whole lot worse. Surprisingly, Kyrie actually apologized in a fully typed-out statement and even pledged to donate half a million dollars to anti-hate causes. Unfortunately for Kyrie, it seems like it’s not enough for the Nets to take back his five-game suspension.

When he does return to the lineup, who knows where the Nets will be? They could be on the brink of collapse or maybe in a better state than they’re in now. Either way, they remain the most unpredictable team in the league. 

Newsletter

Stay up to date with our newsletter on the latest news, trends, ranking lists, and evergreen articles

Follow on Google News

Thank you for being a valued reader of Fadeaway World. If you liked this article, please consider following us on Google News. We appreciate your support.

Share This Article
Follow:
Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *