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Kyrie Irving Denies Involvement in Removal of Rabbi's Courtside Sign

Utah Jazz officials asked Rabbi Avremi Zippel to put away his sign reading 'I'm a Jew and I'm proud', sparking controversy over venue policies.

  • Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving denies requesting the removal of a courtside sign displayed by Rabbi Avremi Zippel during a game against the Utah Jazz.
  • The sign, reading 'I'm a Jew and I'm proud', was brought by Zippel in response to Irving's past antisemitic social media post.
  • Zippel was asked by Jazz officials to either change seats or put his sign away after Mavericks security raised the issue.
  • The Utah Jazz stated that the signs were removed due to the disruptive interaction they caused, not because of their content.
  • Zippel expressed frustration over the confusion from the organization regarding the rules for signs at the venue.
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