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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Sport
Dan Woike

LeBron James condemns antisemitism amid Kyrie Irving controversy

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James condemned hate speech of any kind — including antisemitism — following the Lakers' 130-116 loss to Utah, saying he has "love" for Kyrie Irving but the Nets guard "caused some harm to a lot of people."

"It doesn't matter what color your skin is, how tall you are, what position you're in. If you are promoting or soliciting or saying harmful things to any community that harms people, then I don't respect it," James said. "I don't condone it."

James pointed to his production company's decision not to air an episode last month during which Kanye West continued to lean on antisemitic stereotypes and hate speech.

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