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San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green provokes outrage with 'Holocaust selfie' San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green provokes outrage with 'Holocaust selfie'
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San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green has sparked controversy over an ill-advised caption on a selfie he posted on Wednesday morning.San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green has sparked controversy over an ill-advised caption on a selfie he posted on Wednesday morning.
The Spurs are currently in Berlin to play an exhibition game, and Green took the time to visit the Holocaust Memorial – where he took the selfie, captioned: “You know I had to do it one time lol #Holocaust”.The Spurs are currently in Berlin to play an exhibition game, and Green took the time to visit the Holocaust Memorial – where he took the selfie, captioned: “You know I had to do it one time lol #Holocaust”.
The 27-year-old has since altered the caption to “A lot of history here, more than you could imagine...very sad/tragic things happened #holocaust #berlin” but that has failed to stem the tide of criticism on social media for his ill-thought out words.The 27-year-old has since altered the caption to “A lot of history here, more than you could imagine...very sad/tragic things happened #holocaust #berlin” but that has failed to stem the tide of criticism on social media for his ill-thought out words.
Green also sought to diffuse the situation on Twitter with an apology.Green also sought to diffuse the situation on Twitter with an apology.
Yes, mistakes do happenYes, mistakes do happen
I want to sincerely apologize for the insensitivity of my post!I want to sincerely apologize for the insensitivity of my post!
I have great respect n understanding for this country's history n wanted to continue chronicling my experience in BerlinI have great respect n understanding for this country's history n wanted to continue chronicling my experience in Berlin
But showed poor judgement...sorry once againBut showed poor judgement...sorry once again
However, the furore is sure to overshadow the Spurs first pre-season game this afternoon. The Spurs lost the game to Alba Berlin 94-93, with James McLean scoring at the buzzer, but the NBA champion’s dramatic defeat was overshadowed by the furore surrounding Green – who scored nine points in the match.