Meyers Leonard, a professional basketball player in the center position for the NBA's Miami Heat team, is currently under fire after being caught using an anti-Semitic slur while playing Call of Duty, during a Twitch live stream.
In the said video, Leonard can be heard saying profanities and demeaning language aimed towards another player. Meyers and Miami Heat Take Swift Action
It didn't take too long for the video to make rounds. As a result, within just hours, Leonard had already issued an apology for his action. In it, he refers to his ignorance of what the words meant to the Jewish community as not an excuse for his behavior. Furthermore, he apologies to everyone, especially the Jewish community.
Unfortunately, despite issuing an apology, the Miami Heat has decided that they will be putting Leonard on the bench for an indefinite period of time. Meanwhile, the NBA will take its time investigating the matter.
The consequences of Leonard's actions also extend further than spending time away from his team.
Numerous brands that have aligned themselves or supported the 29-year-old in the past have since denounced him. This includes professional esports organization, FaZe Clan, with who he had signed a partnership with back in 2019.