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NBA Player Accused of Using a Racial Slur During Chinese New Year Greeting

JJ Redick
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An NBA message meant to wish everyone a Chinese New Year has turned into a racial controversy after many on social media alleged they can hear Philadelphia 76er JJ Redick using a racial slur.

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.”

11 hours later, he released a longer more detailed denial.

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.


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