An NBA star reportedly criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Monday morning, accusing him of 'playing president, full of pose,' after Mamdani called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a 'war criminal.' The identity of the player was not disclosed in the report.
An NBA star has joined the chorus of criticism against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani following his characterization of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a 'war criminal.' According to a report circulated Monday morning, the player — whose identity was not disclosed — accused Mamdani of 'playing president, full of pose.' The remark is the latest in a series of reactions to Mamdani's statement, which has drawn condemnation from figures including US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Israel's Consul General Ofir Akunis, and German newspaper Bild, as previously reported by The Zioneer. The NBA star's specific comment underscores the broad reach of the controversy, extending beyond political and diplomatic circles into the world of sports.
2 developments
- DevelopingNetanyahu: NYC Mayor Mamdani fuels hatred, incites against Jews
- DevelopingMamdani rejects criticism, says he criticized Netanyahu, not Jews
- DevelopingNetanyahu says NYC Mayor Mamdani secretly hates America
- DevelopingWZO antisemitism department releases video accusing NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani of serving Hamas narrative
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