The hit player, who uttered the curse "Jew" during a video game on the net, is expected to suffer a long suspension from the league • And there is also an apology: "My ignorance regarding the Jewish community is no excuse"
Myers Leonard.
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Paying for mistakes and antisemitic statements, pay special attention.
This fact, learned from his flesh early Wednesday morning Myers Leonard, who was suspended from all activity by the Miami Heat.
At the same time, the NBA management.
Ai has announced that an investigation has been opened against the chin which it may punish severely very soon.
Remember, it all started when Leonard, who was a partner in a video game that went online, was caught red-handed in a moment of anger when he uttered the antisemitic curse KYKE ("Jew") and all this in the face of giggles from the participants in the game.
Of course, this did not go unnoticed by the surfers, who began to spread the problematic segment of the hit player online.
Needless to say, the video went viral within two hours.
The media treated Meyers Leonard not kneeling with his teammates as if it was some act of deep thought and introspection.
There's nothing deep about any of this.
https://t.co/i2CD5jw8fc
- Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) March 9, 2021
Following the storm, Leonard himself apologized in an Instagram statement: "I deeply regret the use of the antisemitic curse during a live broadcast on the network. I did not understand what the word I used meant, but my ignorance about the Jewish community is no excuse in any way. I was just wrong now I will be obliged to help people. To know more about the kind of hatred that this phrase represents. "
It added: "I apologize to the Arison family, to my teammates, to the coaches and management, and apologize to the Jewish community for hurting me."
Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard releases statement apologizing for saying anti-Semitic slur on a livestream: pic.twitter.com/AOi7ZE6nCy
- Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 10, 2021
The hit, also known to be owned by Jewish billionaire Mickey Arison, issued a statement condemning it: "The Miami Heat strongly condemn the use of any form of hate speech. The words used by Myers Leonard were incorrect and our organization will not tolerate such language. Hear the words from this Miami Heat player. "It is especially disappointing and offensive to everyone who works here. Leonard will not be part of the team until further notice. We will cooperate with any investigation by the league."