Kyrie Irving Denies Involvement in Removal of Rabbi's 'I'm a Jew' Sign at Jazz Game
Dallas Mavericks player Kyrie Irving was involved in an incident where a courtside sign saying "I'm a Jew and I'm proud" was removed during a game against the Utah Jazz. The sign was held by Rabbi Avremi Zippel, a response to Irving's past antisemitic controversy. Irving, who had been suspended in 2022 for sharing an antisemitic film link, claimed he did not ask for the sign's removal. The Jazz stated the sign was removed due to its interference with the game, not its content. The incident highlights the ongoing sensitivity around Irving's past actions and the NBA's policies on in-arena signs.