By: Don Driggers

The Brooklyn Nets are saying goodbye to the controversial Kyrie Irving, 30, who has headed to the Dallas Mavericks.

Yahoo Sports reported that Irving ignited the biggest controversy of the NBA season when he posted and repeatedly defended a documentary riddled with anti-Semitic falsehoods and conspiracy theories, such as a false quote from Adolf Hitler, whose name was misspelled.

That saga ended with Irving receiving a suspension from the Nets that eventually lasted eight games and, among other things, he issue an apology to the Jewish community for circulating a documentary that “contained some false, anti-Semitic statements,” Yahoo Sports reported.

Last week, a podcast mentioned that Irving recently deleted said apology. Yahoo Sports’ Ben Rohrbach also noted the apology had been deleted as far back as Jan. 20.

Irving addressed the deleted post during his introductory news conference with the Mavericks last  Tuesday.

“I delete a lot of things on my Instagram. I’ve had things that have happened before in my life, probably not as drastic as that moment, which led to a lot of confusion and uncertainty about what I meant and what I stand for. I had to sit up in front of these mikes and explain to the world who I am and I know who I am. I delete things all the time and it’s no disrespect to anyone in the community. Just living my life, “ Irving said.

Irving has claimed that he has Jewish family members who care for him deeply and resents being labeled as anti-Semitic. Yahoo Sports reported that it’s worth noting that the documentary that Irving apologized for sharing featured an extreme view of the Black Hebrew Israelite ideology, which claims Black people to be the true descendants of ancient Israelites and modern Jews to have stolen their heritage from them. That’s not to say the mentioned Irving family members aren’t Jewish or what Irving was saying here, but it’s important context, Yahoo Sports reported.

Kyrie Irving will have multiple properties to sell now that he has been traded from the Brooklyn Nets. Irving owns two mansions in New Jersey, where he grew up.

According to an exclusive report by The New York Post, in 2019, Irving, now 30, purchased a three-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse loft in Union City — about a 40-minute drive to the Nets’ practice stadium in Brooklyn — for $925,000.

Occupying 3,130 square feet, the property boasts sweeping New York City skyline views.

Described as an “extremely rare true SoHo-style” loft, the residence features a keyed elevator, oversize windows, wide-plank hardwood floors, soaring 13-foot-high ceilings, original beams, exposed brick, original preserved industrial elements and a designer kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

Meanwhile, Irving has another place in West Orange — located outside of Newark.

The point guard purchased this nine-bedroom, seven-bathroom estate four months before buying his Union City loft for $1.17 million, records obtained by The New York Post show.

Spanning roughly 8,000 square feet, and pegged as a “mid-century contemporary gem,” the property is situated on 2 acres of land surrounded by mature trees and foliage. The home boasts cathedral ceilings, detailed moldings, and stone and hardwood floors. Features include both an indoor and outdoor pool, several entertaining spaces — and an open-concept living space.

Built in 1967, the home has seen several renovations since, and is now worth an estimated $1.8 million.

Sources told The New York Post that Irving was able to break his lease at his previous digs in Brooklyn Heights.