The Chicago Bulls have waived player Jaden Ivey after the player made anti-gay remarks in an Instagram live. Now, the player has responded – and it’s caused heated reactions.
The Chicago Bulls have made a sudden decision about player Jaden Ivey. The young basketball star has been waived by the team following controversial online comments that criticized NBA Pride Month.
Now, the decision has received heated reactions. It all started when Ivey shared strong opinions in a video about Pride Month and religion on Monday.
In the video, Jaden Ivey said, “They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA,” he said. “They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say come join us for Pride, for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness. They proclaim it. They proclaim it on the billboards. They proclaim it in the streets. Unrighteousness. So how is it that one can’t speak righteousness? How are they to say that this man is crazy?”
Just hours later, the Bulls decided to let him go. The team said it was due to “conduct detrimental to the team.”
Coach Billy Donovan said the Bulls have employees from “all different walks of life.” Moreover, he said the comments don’t reflect the organization’s values.
