Julian Edelman saw anti-Semitism from Heat Center Mayor Leonard as a tea moment.
The Patriots wide receiver, one of the NFL’s few Jewish players, took to Twitter on Wednesday to pen a letter to Leonard after the controversial NBA player was dropped in his twitch stream during an “anti-slat” call of duty season Was caught for.
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Edelman’s letter completed:
An open letter to Meyers Leonard
So we never met, I hope we can one day soon. I am sure that you are getting a lot of criticism for what you said. Not trying to relate to this, I just want to give some perspective.
I understand that you did not use that word out of hatred, more than ignorance. Most likely, you were not trying to profile Jews or anyone in your comment. That is what makes it so destructive. When one intends to be disgusted, it is usually met with great resistance. Combating accidental ignorance is harder and has greater reach, especially when you command great influence. Hatred is like a virus. Even by mistake, it can spread rapidly.
I come down to Miami quite often. Let’s eat Shabat with some friends. I’ll show you a fun time.
Je
This is not the first time that Edelman used another hateful words to try and educate. In 2020, Edelman reached out to wide receiver DeSean Jackson, with an offer to visit a Holocaust museum. Jackson posted anti-Semitic statements on his Twitter.
On Tuesday, the Heat announced that Leonard would stay away from the team indefinitely. Leonard is currently out for the season, rehab from shoulder surgery.
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