Recently, Nike co-founder Phil Knight addressed the sports apparel giant cutting ties with Nets guard Kyrie Irving. In a candid interview, the billionaire businessman cited that the NBA superstar had stepped over the line with his recent antisemitic tweet.
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While many applauded Nike for its stance, Celtics guard and NBPA Vice-President Jaylen Brown, who has been vocal about his disapproval of Irving’s suspension, took a dig at the sports company following its decision to cut ties with the former Cavs champion.
A former teammate of Irving, Brown had earlier expressed his displeasure towards the Nets organization for leveling 6-conditions at the seven-time All-Star before they decided to lift his suspension.
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JB’s tweet questioning Nike’s ethics drew mixed reactions, with some even applauding the 2021 All-Star for speaking his mind.
NBA Twitter reacts to Jaylen Brown’s dig at Nike following the decision to cut ties with Kyrie Irving.
Post Nike co-founder Phil Knight addressing the decision to suspend ties with Irving, Brown took a dig at the swoosh company, questioning their ethics.
With Brown earning strong support from a section of people, it will be interesting to see if Nike responds to this, given their reputation hasn’t always been the best when it comes to fulfilling moral obligations towards society.
