The relationship between Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving and Nike is likely severed for good. “I would doubt that we go back,' Nike co-founder Phil Knight said in an interview that aired Thursday. “But I don't know for sure.'
“Kyrie stepped over the line," Knight said. “It's kind of that simple. He made some statements that we just can't abide by and that's why we ended the relationship. And I was fine with that."
The Nets said they decided to suspend Irving in part because he “refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs." Nike evidently also tried to get Irving to clarify or apologize.Irving eventually made an Instagram post after the Nets announced their decision to suspend him, writing in part, “To All Jewish families and Communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize.
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