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Steve Nash says that the recent controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving about his posts on social media could give the team an opportunity to grow and understand new perspectives.

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The Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash believes Kyrie Irving's remarks on social could be seen as an opportunity to grow and see new perspectives for the team.

Kyrie Irving

Team:Brooklyn NetsPosition:PG, SGAge:30Height:191 cmWeight:87 kgBirth place:Melbourne, AustraliaProfileNewsStatistics

On Thursday, Irving tweeted and posted on Instagram an Amazon link for a 2018 film, "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America", which caused an uproar in response, including an article by Rolling Stonethat points out the film has been widely considered to be antisemitic.

"I just hope that we all go through this together," Nash said before the Nets game against the Indiana Pacers. "There's always an opportunity for us to grow and understand new perspectives."

"I think the organization is trying to take that stance where we can communicate through this. And try to all come out in a better position and both more understanding and more empathy for every side of this debate and situation," Nash added.

Nash admitted that it certainly helps that Irving deleted the post. However, he also revealed that he didn't take part in the internal conversations regarding the disciplinary action for Irving.

"I haven't been a part of those internal talks, to be honest. I've been just coaching, preparing the team, but I know that they're working at that constantly," Nash concluded.

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