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sports2 years ago

Mavericks Decimate Trail Blazers in Dominant 139-103 Victory

The Dallas Mavericks dominated the Portland Trail Blazers with a 139-103 victory, even without their star player Luka Doncic. Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 24 points, while Jerami Grant was the top scorer for the Blazers with 18 points. This game marked the Blazers' fourth consecutive loss to the Mavericks this season, completing a season sweep. The Blazers struggled defensively and offensively, leading to a significant loss and a moment where Coach Chauncey Billups pulled the entire starting lineup in frustration. The Blazers now look ahead to their next game against the Brooklyn Nets.

via Blazer's Edge|
##basketball#dallasmavericks
sports2 years ago

Kyrie Irving Denies Role 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 Utah Jazz fan, Rabbi Avremi Zippel, was asked to remove a pro-Jewish sign at a game. Irving, who had a friendly exchange with Zippel, denied requesting the removal of the sign, stating he meant no disrespect. The incident follows Irving's previous suspension for sharing an antisemitic film on social media. The Jazz stated the issue was the disruptive interaction caused by the sign, not its message. Irving has returned from a foot injury and is contributing to the Mavericks' season with an average of 22.8 points and 5.1 assists per game.

via Yahoo Sports|
##antisemitism#dallasmavericks
sports2 years ago

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.

via The Athletic|
##antisemitism#courtsidesign
sportssocial-issues2 years ago

Kyrie Irving Clarifies Stance on Rabbi's Pro-Jewish Sign Incident at Jazz Game

During a Utah Jazz game, Rabbi Avremi Zippel and others were told to put away their signs stating "I'm a Jew and I'm proud" after a complaint allegedly from NBA player Kyrie Irving, known for past antisemitic controversies. The Jazz later claimed the issue was the disruptive interaction caused by the signs, not their content. Irving's representatives have denied he complained, raising questions about who did and why. The incident has sparked a debate on free speech and the appropriateness of messages at sports events, highlighting the tension between expressions of identity and perceived disruptions.

via Salt Lake Tribune|
##antisemitism#freespeech
sports2 years ago

Kyrie Irving Clarifies Stance on Pro-Jewish Sign Incident at Jazz Game

Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks guard, has denied claims by a Utah rabbi that he complained about a 'I'm a Jew and PROUD' sign at a game in Salt Lake City. The rabbi and other Jewish fans brought the signs to send a message to Irving, who has faced previous accusations of antisemitism. The Utah Jazz enforced their policy against courtside signs, stating the removal was due to the distraction caused, not the content. Irving had previously been suspended by the Brooklyn Nets for sharing a link to an antisemitic film and has since apologized for any hurt caused.

via Daily Mail|
##antisemitism#dallasmavericks
sportssocial-issues2 years ago

"Utah Jazz Respond to Controversy Over Removal of Rabbis' 'I'm a Jew and I'm Proud' Signs at Irving Game"

During a Utah Jazz game against the Dallas Mavericks, a group of rabbis were asked to remove signs stating "I'm a Jew and I'm proud" after Kyrie Irving, a Mavericks player previously suspended for sharing antisemitic content, found them distracting. The Jazz organization stated the removal was due to the signs causing a disruption, not their content, but Rabbi Avremi Zippel expressed disappointment over the team's handling of the situation. The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding antisemitism in sports and society.

via NBC News|
##antisemitism#freespeech