It’s no secret that Ray Rice’s indefinite suspension from the NFL has created a huge stir on social media. From A-list celebrities to CNN reporters to fans, it seems like everyone has weighed in with their opinion on the latest case of celebrity domestic violence.
The Indiana Pacers’ Paul George recently weighed in on the Ray Rice-Janay Palmer incident with some pretty insensitive tweets.
Unfortunately for George, he found himself in hot water with fans and the NBA alike when word got back to the sports association of his controversial tweets regarding domestic violence. George was publicly reprimanded, and rightly so.
“Paul George’s tweets from earlier were thoughtless and without regard to the subject of domestic violence and its seriousness in society. We have talked to Paul to strongly express our displeasure and made it clear that the NBA and the Pacers’ organization will not condone or tolerate remarks of this nature. Paul understands that he was wrong and why his tweets were so inappropriate and is very apologetic,” said Larry Bird, president of basketball operations for the Pacers, in a statement to the media.
Now, George is coming forward, addressing the backlash he received for exercising his First Amendment rights. Hit the flip for his response below. –ruthie hawkins/@ruubabie
