The NBA management is "investigating": Anthony Edwards apologized for the homophobic slur
A video in which the Minnesota star used an offensive phrase against LGBT people caused an uproar, the team expressed "disappointment" with the player. Past cases in the league suggest that the fine is on the way
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13/09/2022
Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 10:00 a.m. Updated: 10:12 a.m.
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A video in which Minnesota star Anthony Edwards uses homophobic comments made headlines in the United States, prompting reactions from the team and NBA management, with the player himself forced to apologize. He is heard saying "Look what this world has become" and uses the offensive phrase "queers" - as a woman next to him is heard laughing.
After the video was released and caused an uproar, Edwards apologized: "What I said was immature, offensive and disrespectful, and I apologize. It's unacceptable. There is no excuse for using such language, that's not how I was raised."
The management of the Minnesota Timberwolves said: "We are very disappointed by the language and behavior of Edwards, the club is committed to accepting the other and we apologize for the offensive things."
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As mentioned, the NBA spokesperson made it clear that the league is looking into the case, and in the past the league severely punished and fined players for statements against the LGBT community. Kevin Durant was fined $50,000 for "vulgar language" on social media, Nikola Jokic was fined $25,000 Dollar for a comment he made during a postgame interview in 2018, and in 2011 Kobe Bryant was fined $100,000 for yelling a homophobic slur at a referee.
Edwards, 21, a former No. 1 overall draft pick, averaged 21.3 points and 4.8 rebounds last season. for the game, in his second year at Minnesota.
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