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Former NBA star, who said anti-semitic slur, announces career change

Meyers Leonard, a former professional basketball player known for a controversial incident involving an anti-Semitic slur during a video game livestream in 2021, has announced a new career in country music. Leonard, who officially retired from basketball in March after a brief return to the league, is set to perform at a concert in Robinson, Illinois. Over recent months, he has shared his musical pursuits on social media, including original songs. Leonard's basketball career was interrupted by both injury and the fallout from his remarks, for which he publicly apologized and participated in educational programs. Despite his efforts to return to the league, Leonard has now shifted his focus to music, marking a significant transition in his public life.

Original article source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nba/article-14974607/Meyers-Leonard-controversy-anti-semitic-slur-career-change-nba.html
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