NBA Stars Wembanyama and Irving Like Viral Video Calling to Arrest Netanyahu in New York
Victor Wembanyama and Kyrie Irving, two prominent NBA players, liked a viral video posted by New York City Mayor Eric Adams. In the video, Adams called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal and urged authorities to arrest him if he visits the United States. While Irving has frequently expressed strong criticism of Israel and Netanyahu in the past, this marks Wembanyama's first public stance on the issue.
The video accuses Israel, under Netanyahu's leadership, of committing severe acts of genocide against the Palestinian people, violating international treaties, and infringing on basic human rights. Adams had previously stated his intention to arrest Netanyahu if he came to New York but later clarified in the video that legal constraints prevent him from doing so. The incident has drawn attention due to the involvement of high-profile NBA figures and the political nature of the accusations.
The video was widely shared and discussed on social media, highlighting the intersection of sports figures with international political controversies. No official NBA statement was mentioned regarding the players' endorsements of the video.
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