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Spike Lee says pro-Palestinian NBA All-Star Game outfit not meant as dig against Deni Avdija

Lee wore a keffiyeh-patterned sweater and a bag strap with Palestinian flag badges. Critics claimed he specifically chose the outfit because of the presence of Israel's first All-Star Game player.

Spike Lee at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game held at the Intuit Dome on Feb. 15, 2026 in Los Angeles.
Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Spike Lee and John Tesh watch during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome.

Spike Lee, Kyrie Irving wear pro-Palestinian outfits to NBA All-Star Game featuring Israeli player

Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) at Moda Center, Feb 20, 2025.

'I heard great things': LeBron James faces backlash after praising Deni Avdija, Israel

Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team USA Stripes forward LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball in game four against Team Stars during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome.

The backlash to Lebron James' praise of Israel is jarring, but predictable - comment


Israeli sister hoops stars Lior, Yarden Garzon making an impact

Thanks to their support teams including each other, family and the Jewish communities, the Garzon sisters are tearing up the court in the NCAA.

 ISRAELI SISTERS Lior (left) and Yarden Garzon are turning heads in the NCCA in Oklahoma and Indiana, respectively.

Nike parts ways with Kyrie Irving permanently

Kyrie Irving is now a sneaker-free agent after having one of the most popular signature shoes with Nike.

  People walk past a store of the sporting goods retailer Nike Inc at a shopping complex in Beijing, China March 25, 2021

'We are the real Jews:' 100s of Black Hebrews march in New York City

The "Post' obtained a pair of flyers distributed by BHI movement followers outside the stadium, which claim to share the truth about antisemitism and slavery.

 Members of the Black Hebrew Israelites demonstrate outside the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S., November 13, 2018.

Kyrie Irving returns following suspension for antisemitism, helps Nets knock off Grizzlies

Irving's next appearance will likely be Sunday night.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, Oct 29, 2022

Antisemitism and Jew-hatred are not the same - opinion

There is no logic behind Jew-hatred which makes it harder to reason with Jew-haters.

 BROOKLYN NETS basketball player Kyrie Irving (left) is among Jew-hatred’s most vocal and visible proselytizers, says the writer

Antisemitic books from Kyrie Irving scandal removed from Barnes & Noble

Activists had been calling on Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other booksellers to remove "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America" from their platforms.

 A view of a Barnes & Noble Booksellers storefront.

Candace Owens: You can order and read 'Mein Kampf' on Amazon

Owens spoke about this in the context of NBA player Kyrie Irving's recent comments on controversial book-turned-film Hebrews to Negros: Wake Up Black America.

 Conservative talk show host Candace Owens speaks during at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 25, 2022.

Suspended Nets guard Irving to miss sixth straight NBA game - report

The Brooklyn Nets initially imposed a minimum five-game suspension for promoting an antisemitic documentary.

Kyrie Irving, Nets @ Cavs, 17 January 2022

Kyrie' Irving is not anti-Semitic, says NBA Commissioner Silver

The Nets suspended Irving for at least five games after he "refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs."

 NBA Commissioner Adam Silver at a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards at Verizon Center on November 21, 2014 in Washington, DC.

NFL Today's James Brown on antisemitism: Hate is a virus that kills

His statement comes following NBA star Kyrie Irving's recent promotion of the film "From Hebrew to Negros: Wake Up Black America," which promotes antisemitism and Holocaust denial. 

 US rapper Kanye West (C), attends the Givenchy Spring-Summer 2023 fashion show during the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week, in Paris, on October 2, 2022.