Former Duke star J.J. Redick is under fire for apparently using a racial slur towards the people of China.
In a video of players wishing China a Happy New Year, Redick seems to say, “I want to wish all the NBA c***k fans in China a Happy New Year.”
You can watch the controversial video here:
From TheSpun.com:
The use of the apparent slur came in a video that features dozens of the league’s players wishing China a Happy New Year. It’s the upcoming Year of the Dog.
The video showcases several players wishing China a Happy New Year before cutting to Redick. He appears to say the following:
“I want to wish all the NBA c***k fans in China a Happy New Year.”
Please give our Chinese NBA fans an explanation for JJ Redick the insult to China，It's unbearable for us especially in Chinese New Year.This is serious racial discrimination. pic.twitter.com/Erpv8DWgWx
— Mr.Gao (@Gao990204) February 18, 2018
Redick has issued the following statement:
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
