During a timeout at the NBA game between the Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks, a group of rabbis were told to remove their pro-Jewish signs by security after Dallas Mavericks player Kyrie Irving reportedly complained about them. The signs, which read 'I'm a Jew and I'm proud' and featured a Star of David, were deemed a distraction to the players. Irving was quoted saying, 'Don’t gotta bring something like that to the game.' However, Irving has since denied the allegations, stating that he made no complaint about the signs and that he wishes the rabbi and his family well, with no disrespect intended. The incident has sparked a debate, with some suggesting that if Irving was indeed distracted by the signs, he should consider a different profession.
There were so many Jazz signs in Salt Lake in 1997! No way the Bulls could have won without cheating. https://t.co/zWygd6gT2X
Mayor Trent Staggs suggests Kyrie Irving look for 'new line of work' if he found Jazz fan's sign distracting https://t.co/6fjkKSFlkl
From @TheAthletic: Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving said he did not request that a courtside "I'm a Jew" sign be removed during a game, even after it sparked an interaction between the player and a prominent Jazz fan who is a rabbi. https://t.co/2FItQsJMl5
There was a report that the Utah Jazz made some rabis put down their signs because Kyrie complained. Kyrie came out and shared his thoughts on the entire fiasco. https://t.co/qxQcnHZaUT
Kyrie Irving denies accusation that he asked for removal of "I’m a Jew And I’m Proud" sign https://t.co/vWwXv4V7rX
Kyrie Irving said he didn't initiate a decision to remove a courtside sign on Monday night. Details and accounts of the incident, are here. Please read - https://t.co/WkrIFdqM0c
Kyrie Irving said he did not request that a courtside sign be removed during a game against the Jazz, even after it sparked an interaction between the player and a prominent Jazz fan. @Tjonesonthenba, @tim_cato and @tess_demeyer have the details ⤵️
Kyrie Irving's rep denies he complained about rabbis' signs, but no one should deny this ... https://t.co/3WkHzdVtsp
Rabbis Forced to Remove ‘I’m a Jew and I’m Proud’ Signs During NBA Game | United with Israel https://t.co/ylL3tjB1FT
NBA star Kyrie Irving has denied a Utah rabbi’s claims that he asked security at a recent game to make spectators put down signs reading, “I’m a Jew and I’m proud.” https://t.co/7CUFowWMSe
Utah rabbis told to remove ‘Jewish and proud’ signs at Irving NBA game https://t.co/naaO5GQviy . Click to read ⬇️
Kyrie Irving says he made no complaint about the Utah rabbi’s sign, confirming the account of a Mavs source. Irving: “I wish him and his family well. No disrespect going their way. That’s not my MO.” https://t.co/AxaDNLcWdz
Utah Jazz Confirm Fans Were Asked to Remove ‘I’m a Jew and I’m Proud’ Signs Directed at Kyrie Irving https://t.co/z1xZN5j22p
Kyrie Irving denies rabbi’s claims that he had ‘I’m a Jew and I’m proud’ signs removed from Jazz game https://t.co/XAD9wJC8GS https://t.co/sTvOGYihoH
At #kyrieirving's #DallasMavericks game in #SaltLakeCity, a quartet of rabbis secured courtside seats and held up identical signs reading, “I’m a Jew and I’m proud,” with a Star of David replacing the “o” in “proud.” https://t.co/UvuUNHSiHc
NEW: Kyrie Irving's rep maintains that he never interacted with the Utah rabbi making claims of antisemitic behavior from the Mavs player. Both sides spoke to OutKick and this far into their stories, only one side is telling the truth. READ: https://t.co/9X7YYadgof https://t.co/w7Cve45SWj
Utah rabbis displayed ‘I’m Jewish and I’m proud’ signs at NBA game to send Kyrie Irving a message As the Dallas guard dribbled the ball up the court, Irving yelled to the rabbis, “Don’t gotta bring something like that to the game.” https://t.co/IIrguaOyS2
A group of rabbis were forced to put away their pro-Jewish signs at the Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks game on Monday. Full story here 👉 https://t.co/bHmYt6vx8q https://t.co/gV7B6Qbqp5
Rabbi Accuses Utah Jazz of Making Him Put Down ‘I’m a Jew And I’m Proud’ Sign After Kyrie Irving Complaint https://t.co/v1TM0wfhJN
A group of rabbis were told to remove signs that said "I'm a Jew and I'm proud" from a Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks game because they were told it was causing a distraction to the players. https://t.co/MCBkdaP1U2
Utah rabbi says Kyrie Irving complained about his pro-Jewish sign https://t.co/XTkoDEfXZY
Jews upset Kyrie and even signs of Jewish pride upset Kyrie. https://t.co/q4HN7fqxrB
Utah rabbi says Kyrie Irving complaint led to Jazz making him take down sign that read "I’m a Jew and I'm proud" https://t.co/HFP7yjxcxf
Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks called security on a group of Rabbi’s because he was triggered by their signs which read “I’m a Jew and I’m proud.” He reportedly said “no need to bring that to a game” before instructing security to force them to put the signs away. https://t.co/x28rjvY5WO
Utah rabbi says pro-Jewish signs saying 'I'm a Jew and I'm proud', removed by security at Kyrie Irving's request during Mavericks' game. https://t.co/V2Kr6SG16A https://t.co/ItEAGDt2JV
A group of rabbis were forced to put away their pro-Jewish signs at the Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks game on Monday ... after they claim Kyrie Irving complained to security, and asked the signs be removed, per @TMZ_Sports https://t.co/LlOMfQzmcg
Utah Jazz Told Rabbis To Remove Pro-Jewish Signs After Kyrie Irving Interaction | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/50LhdLxAyk
Kyrie Irving was triggered by small signs saying: "I'm a Jew and I'm proud" he said “No need to bring that to a game.” At timeout he went to Mavs security and then Jazz officials came over and made them put away the signs. @KyrieIrving should go play basketball in Gaza. https://t.co/a1rby2vuKM