Utah rabbi says Jazz made him put down ‘I’m a Jew and I’m proud’ sign after Kyrie Irving complaint
Avremi Zippel concedes he wanted to make a point about the Mavs guard and antisemitism. The team claims Zippel’s signs “created a distraction and interfered with play of game.” Irving disputes he complained about it at all.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Rabbi Avremi Zippel and some family and friends brought signs reading "I'm a Jew and I'm proud" to Monday's Utah Jazz game, in response to anti-Semitic comments from Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11), Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Zippel said Jazz and Delta Center security subsequently instructed them not to display the signs, following a complaint by Irving.
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