Recently, free agent Meyers Leonard was interviewed, in which Leonard said that he had a difficult time in the past: "After leaving the NBA, I was still suffering from online violence, I made very stupid mistakes, it was very difficult to get out of this, but I hope to get everyone's forgiveness." 」 ”
According to Leonard, he has received several death threats, not only that, but even extremists have threatened his wife: "Don't leave your house or we will rape you." ”
Leonard's wife believes that many fans will not be unfamiliar, named Ellie Leonard, her appearance, figure is very outstanding, often on social media photos of her and Leonard, the two can be called a talented woman.
Ellie occasionally posts videos of herself playing, and in terms of ball skills, she is definitely at the top of the NBA's Mrs. League.
Going back to Meyers Leonard, there is one thing to say, and this is completely self-inflicted.
Time back to March this year, Leonard in the process of playing the game with friends live emotionally, used a racist Jewish word Kike, this word came out, the live broadcast room immediately exploded, and soon Leonard received a call from the Heat, followed by half a minute, he did not say a word, the expression was serious, the live broadcast source was also cut off.
Although Leonard quickly issued an apology, saying that he did not know the history of the word, but from the reaction of all parties, fans and even players did not intend to forgive him - in addition to the termination of sponsors, fan threats, the same player and once Leonard's teammate Lopez jr. said when mentioning the matter: "This is a very disgusting word, it is not an apology can be solved at all." ”
The league's officials were quick to react — fined $50,000 and banned him from any form of basketball for a week , in addition to writing in an NBA official statement: Meyers Leonard's remarks are hurtful and unforgivable, and such offensive words have no place in the NBA or this society.
The Heat announced at the first time that Leonard would leave the team indefinitely, and soon after traded him to the Thunder, the Thunder also immediately issued a statement, saying that Leonard would not report to the team, nor would he play for the team, and soon the Thunder cut him - as if like a hot potato, no one wanted to take it.
It's worth mentioning that Leonard also said in this recent interview that he hopes to be able to get back to the NBA and back to the Heat: "If I can still play for the Heat, I will be very excited, I am full of love there, I really love there, my wife and I love it, I just hope that people can forgive me for the mistakes I made." 」 ”
Honestly, if nothing happens, Leonard still has the strength to continue playing in the NBA, after all, he is only 29 years old, and in the 2019-20 season, Leonard averaged 6.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, shooting 41.4% from three-point range, at least a substitute who can act as a space-type interior.
But the reality is that Leonard has been completely banned by the NBA.
You know, Heat boss Allison and league president Xiao Hua are all Jews, and there are many Jews in the top of other teams, and Leonard's wave can be said to have offended the entire league - and may even offend other professional basketball leagues.
The so-called curse comes out of the mouth, Leonard has fallen to this point today, to be honest, a bit self-inflicted - since he can say such things on the live broadcast, no one can guarantee that he is not a racist player on weekdays, and racial discrimination is considered a major "taboo" in the NBA.