Former first-round pick to work out for Lakers two years after anti-Semitic slur suspension: report

Meyers Leonard has not performed within the NBA in over two years.

He was suspended for utilizing an antisemitic slur throughout a stay online game stream, however he might return quickly.

The 2012 first-round decide is about to work out for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, in line with The Athletic.

As a member of the Miami Warmth in 2021, Leonard was taking part in Name of Obligation and streaming it on Twitch when he known as somebody a “f—ing k–e b—-.”

Leonard apologized for the incident, claiming he didn’t know what the phrase meant.

“I’m deeply sorry for utilizing an anti-Semitic slur throughout a livestream yesterday,” he stated on the time. “Whereas I didn’t know what the phrase meant on the time, my ignorance about its historical past and the way offensive it’s to the Jewish group is totally not an excuse and I used to be simply mistaken,” he wrote. “I’m now extra conscious of its which means and I’m dedicated to correctly searching for out individuals who can assist educate me about the sort of hate and the way we are able to combat it.

“I acknowledge and personal my mistake and there’s no operating from one thing like this that’s so hurtful to another person. This isn’t a correct presentation of who I’m and I wish to apologize to the Arisons, my teammates, coaches, entrance workplace, and everybody related to the Miami Warmth group, to my household, to our loyal followers and to others within the Jewish group who I’ve damage. I promise to do higher and know that my future actions can be extra highly effective than my use of this phrase.”

Meyers Leonard, #0 of the Miami Warmth, fouls Zion Williamson, #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans, throughout the second quarter at American Airways Enviornment on Dec. 25, 2020 in Miami.
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MEYERS LEONARD OFF THE HEAT AFTER UTTERING ANTI-SEMITIC SLUR DURING LIVESTREAM

The Warmth suspended him indefinitely after the incident, and he was traded to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder, however he by no means suited up for them. He was launched only a week after the commerce and has remained a free agent since.

His final NBA sport was again on Jan. 9 of that yr, as a shoulder harm saved him out for the remainder of the season.

The Lakers are in search of any kind of assist down low with Anthony Davis’ harm – in addition they will work out DeMarcus Cousins on Friday.

Meyers Leonard, #0 of the Miami Warmth, handles the ball throughout the sport towards the Los Angeles Lakers throughout Sport Two of the NBA Finals on Oct. 2, 2020 at The AdventHealth Enviornment at ESPN Extensive World Of Sports activities Advanced in Orlando, Florida.
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Leonard and the Warmth misplaced to the Lakers in six video games within the 2020 NBA Finals.