Kyrie Irving insisted he didn't mean to cause anyone any harm as he prepares to return to NBA action with the Brooklyn Nets following his suspension.
Irving was suspended by the Nets for five games without pay on November 3 after he failed to apologise for sharing a link to an antisemitic film on social media. The seven-time All-Star refused to ‘unequivocally say he has no antisemitic views’ despite having numerous opportunities to do so.
The 30-year-old was then asked to work through six steps in order to return to action, with Brooklyn asking him to apologise and make a donation of $500,000 (£427,574) to anti-hate causes. Irving was also asked to complete sensitivity and antisemitic training, while the Nets requested him to meet with the Anti-Defamation League, local Jewish community leaders and finally with owner Joe Tsai.
