Irresponsible Misnfo
conspiracies. This is the apology of someone who is sorry they got caught, not that they spread false information.
Furthermore, no apology can reverse the impact that Curry and Irving’s words had on their fans. Curry is potentially the most beloved player in basketball, having had the best-selling jersey three years in a row. The point guard is especially loved by children, perhaps due to how his play style has made the game more accessible to them.
Irving is also of the most recognizable NBA players by name – though that may be due to his reputation as that basketball player who thinks the earth is flat.
At the end of the day, players have an incredible – and slightly terrifying – amount of influence, especially on young, malleable minds. This is why they, and we, must stop joking about whether or not the earth is flat, fake, or any number of other easily disproved theories.
