![]() You can’t go silent in terms of this for Kyrie Irving. And if you’re gonna call out owners, and rightfully so, then you’ve got to call out players as well. "It’s disappointing, because this league has been built on the shoulders of the players being advocates," Miller said. ![]() Miller continued his thoughts with disappointment that players haven't called out one of their own. We will continue to work on identifying and combating all hate speech whenever it arises." We are committed to helping players fully understand that certain words can lead to hateful ideologies being spread. "The NBPA is focused on creating an environment where everyone is accepted. "Anti-Semitism has no place in our society," the statement said. The NBA Players Association, which Irving currently serves as vice president of the executive committee, released a statement on Monday but did not include Irving by name. STAY UP-TO-DATE: Subscribe to our Sports newsletter now! OPINION: Unless Kyrie Irving apologizes, it's time for Nets, NBA to administer consequences OPINION: Black athletes and my community's blind spot when it comes to antisemitism "The players have dropped the ball on this case when it's been one of their own. "When (former Los Angeles Clippers owner) Donald Sterling stepped in it, when (Phoenix Suns owner) Robert Sarver just recently stepped in it, our voices in the basketball community and our players were vocally strong in some type of discipline being handed down – or be gone. "In years past, this league has been great because the players have led the way and they have strong voices," said Miller. ![]() Miller, a former NBA star turned basketball commentator, spoke his mind during TNT's broadcast of the Chicago Bulls-Brooklyn Nets game Tuesday night. Last week, Irving tweeted a link to the film "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake up Black America," seemingly promoting its antisemitism and disinformation. ![]() Reggie Miller called out players for their lack of response to Kyrie Irving and his antisemitic comments made on social media. Watch Video: Kyrie Irving is no longer worth the headache ![]()
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