Kyrie Irving: Fans at Nets game sit wearing 'Fight anti-Semitism' shirt / News - Basketnews.com

The group of eight people wore "Fight anti-Semitism" shirts, sending a message after the recent controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.

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During the Brooklyn Nets-Indiana Pacers game, eight fans sat courtside to send a message against anti-Semitism.

The group of eight people wore "Fight anti-Semitism" shirts. It was not confirmed, but it looks like the group is Jewish because men can be seen wearing yarmulkas.

The message could also imply to the Nets star Kyrie Irving who was recently involved in an antisemitic scandal, promoting the movie.

Mike Dube was one of the fans wearing the shirt, according to SNY TV reporter Ian Begley.

Dube told SNY that Irving greeted the group during a timeout, saying that he appreciated them. By wearing a shirt, Dube said he hoped to be a 'positive light'.

Meanwhile, speaking to ESPN at halftime of the game, Nets season-ticket holder Aaron Jungreis said he believes Irving should be suspended.

"We felt that the Nets did not condemn an antisemite in their ranks," Jungreis said. "And we wanted to show love, we're still Net fans, and we love the team, but they should reprimand Kyrie because he's full of hate. We're full of love. Hopefully, he'll come around to the other side."

"I hope he realizes how much antisemitism he is stoking by putting out [a link to] a film like this," Jungreis continued. "Which is extremely anti-Jewish. And I hope he comes to his senses. I think he should be suspended, and he should understand what he did, but I don't know if they will."

Before the Nets loss to the Dallas Mavericks 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, includingan article by Rolling Stonethat points out the film has been widely considered to be antisemitic.

Irving defended himself Saturday, saying he meant no disrespect to anyone's religious beliefs and adding:

"The 'Anti-Semitic' label that is being pushed on me is not justified and does not reflect the reality or truth I live in every day. I embrace and want to learn from all walks of life and religions," he wrote on Twitter.

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