Here’s a very special moment from NBA free agent Meyers Leonard, who had to hold back the tears while speaking to a group of Jewish Kids in Florida. The sharp shooter spoke about being sorry for using an anti-semetic slur all the way back in March. Meyers took the mic at Boca Raton Synagogue over the weekend and started the speech by saying:
“I owe everybody, truly, a sincere apology.”
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Leonard also opened up about life after the incident, saying:
“I’ve had a lot of really good moments and some pretty dark emotional moments but I just like to say, again, I’m so, so thankful for the people in the Jewish community whether it’s a little kid, a teenager, a high schooler or a rabbi.”
“I’ve just been very educated, I’ve had so many events away from the public eye that have just uplifted not only myself, my wife and our immediate family but my friends. I just learned so much and I’m so thankful through a very dark moment. Sometimes people say God works in mysterious ways.”
Watch Meyers Leonard apologize below:
WATCH:@MeyersLeonard is focused on learning from past mistakes and giving back to the community.@RabbiGoldberg pic.twitter.com/gij2QrDrse
— ESPN WEST PALM (106.3 FM) (@ESPNWestPalm) June 15, 2021
The former Miami Heat player was playing “Call of Duty” on March 9th when he used the K-word while talking trash to an opposing player. The session was being live-streamed on Twitch at the time.
New Footage Reveals Meyers Leonard Using Anti-Semitic Slur While Playing Call Of Dutyhttps://t.co/S0uEeBrDew
— SideAction (@SideActionHQ) March 9, 2021
Not sure Meyers will find his way back to the NBA. He’s really not good enough for the headache it will cause…
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