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Kyrie Irving has apologized for sharing a link to an Amazon documentary which has been widely labeled as anti-Semitic, insisting he meant no harm by the post which caused furor across previous weeks. 

The Brooklyn Nets superstar, who is expected to make his return from a franchise-imposed suspension Sunday, broke his media silence during an interview with SNY Saturday.

Irving has faced a barrage of criticism, ranging from the team's front office to NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, former NBA players and media for posting a link to the 2018 film 'Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America.' 

'I'm not anti-Semitic, I never have been,' Irving said in the one-on-one. 'I don't have hate in my heart for the Jewish people or anyone that identifies as a Jew. I'm not anti-Jewish.   

The controversial movie is based on a 2015 book by the same name, which Rolling Stone described as 'venomously anti-Semitic.' Many, including LeBron James, have come to Irving's aid, challenging the notion that he could hold prejudicial beliefs against Jews. 

'I just want to apologize deeply for all of my actions throughout the time that it's been since the post was first put in,' Irving continued. 

'I've had a lot of time to think, but my focus initially - if I could do it over - would be to heal and repair a lot of my close relationships with my Jewish relatives.

'I've always tried to stand up for what I believe in and stand up for those I feel like are being discriminated against based on their skin color or religion. 

'I stand with all of my brothers and sisters that are really doing the things necessary to bring harmony and peace to this world.'

Irving quarreled with media as they attempted to clarify his position pre-suspension. During one press conference he told reporters 'I'm not going to stand down on

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