Redick’s video was leaked and quickly went viral.
According to the NY Daily News, the video was produced by the Chinese media company, Tencent.
Reddick went on Twitter to deny the accusation saying “the word I purportedly said is not in my vocabulary.”
Just saw a video that is being circulated of me wishing a happy new year to NBA fans in China.Clearly I was tongue tied, as the word I purportedly said is not in my vocabulary. I’m disappointed that anyone would think I would use that word. I love & respect our friends in China.
— JJ Redick (@JJRedick) February 18, 2018
11 hours later, he released a longer more detailed denial.
Please read. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/phL6v7Voeb
— JJ Redick (@JJRedick) February 19, 2018
NBA point guard Jeremy Lin, who has been outspoken on Asian American racial issues, said he talked to Redick and does not believe he used a racial slur.
wanted to address this… pic.twitter.com/3oB2mUvQpc
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) February 19, 2018
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