Timberwolves’ guard Anthony Edwards has been fined through the NBA for his use of anti-gay language in an Instagram story previous this month.
The league announced a $40,000 high-quality for Edwards for "using offensive and derogatory language" on social media.
"Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $40,000 for using offensive and derogatory language on social media. Edwards has acknowledged that his actions were inappropriate," Byron Spruell, President of League Operations for the NBA, wrote in a observation.
According to Bleacher Report, The video was once posted on Edwards' Instagram story on Sept. 11. It confirmed (warning: video comprises anti-gay language and a racial slur) a gaggle of shirtless males status on a sidewalk when a voice is heard calling them "queer-ass n---as."
According to TMZ, There was almost speedy backlash and, because the league famous, the 21-year-old former first total pick (2020 NBA Draft) appeared to offer a heartfelt apology for his movements, announcing sorry on social media.
"What I said was immature, hurtful, and disrespectful, and I’m incredibly sorry. It’s unacceptable for me or anyone to use that language in such a hurtful way, there’s no excuse for it, at all. I was raised better than that!" the NBA megastar stated.
Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly released a commentary about Edwards' feedback on Sept. 12.
"We are disappointed in the language and actions Anthony Edwards displayed on social media," Connelly stated. "The Timberwolves are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming organization for all and apologize for the offense this has caused to so many."
Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar condemned Edwards' video in a post on his Substack, noting it "perpetuates prejudice against a group and that prejudice often leads to restricting rights and to violence."
Abdul-Jabbar cited a an identical situation from 2021 in which Kevin Durant used to be fined $50,000 through the NBA for using homophobic and misogynistic language in a sequence of direct messages to actor Michael Rapaport.
"Edwards needs to repair the damage with some voluntary community service with LGBTQ+ organizations, particularly youth groups, to show his support," Abdul-Jabbar wrote.
Edwards was once the No. 1 general pick out in the 2020 NBA draft. He is coming into his 3rd season with the T-Wolves.
Sources: TMZ, Kareem Substack, Bleacher Report
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