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- We're getting people's reactions today

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about what's going on

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with the Brooklyn Net star, Kyrie Irving.

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Let's see what they have to say.

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- I don't think he really understands

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the severity of what he did.

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And I think if he did then, you know

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he would be more apologetic.

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To be an athlete is,

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whether you want it to be
or not, you're a role model.

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- I think there's a lot of
confusion in the present world

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in terms of what can you say,
what are you allowed to say?

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And being a famous quote unquote "Player"

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does not grant you the permission

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to say whatever you think,

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whatever comes out in your head.

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- Now, I try to like, I
try to avoid this stuff

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and avoid making these people my heroes.

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So at the end of the day,
if we don't punish him,

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do we want him to be our hero?

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(air whooshing)

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- I would be pro consequences

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if someone was being antisemitic,
but you know, you know,

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we saw what happened with Kanye West

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and he, you know, is dealing

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with the consequences
of his actions as well,

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and good for you know, good on everyone

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who sort of reacted in the
right way for that too.

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So, you know, people are
gonna be doing stupid things.

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That's unfortunately, that's
the reality of life, so.

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- So people follow what you say,

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people hold on to what you say.

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You have a lot of fans, so
you really should distract,

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you should re distance
yourself from things like that.

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Just focus on basketball,
you can chime in on politics

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but don't make it controversial.

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And in this particular
case is very hurtful,

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and I'm very disappointed
in his activities

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and his actions away from the court.

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(air whooshing)

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- If you had three words to
describe Kyrie right now,

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do any three words come to mind for you?

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- I would say just shut your mouth.

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- Got a lot of different opinions today

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about what's going on with Kyrie Irving.

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One thing's for sure,
Kyrie should think twice

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next time he decides to retweet something.

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Thanks for watching and
stick with "Deadspin."

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