The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving on Thursday for “failure to disavow antisemitism,” but the organization “never considered releasing” the guard, general manager Sean Marks said Friday morning.
Marks and Kevin Durant both addressed reporters during practice media availability.
Marks added that while Irving’s apology was a “good first step,” the organization will require him to use the five-game suspension without pay to “meet with Jewish leaders” and make other efforts, including counseling so that they organization can "evaluate" regarding the "right opportunity to bring him back."
When asked about Irving’s conduct, Durant said “I felt like it was all unnecessary.