He used the word. Immediately, of course ... “I mean, it was tough.” Miami Heat’s Meyers Leonard plays during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Dec. 18, 2019, in Philadelphia.

Take former NBA center Meyers Leonard as a prime example. A homegrown Virginia-turned-Illinois product who committed to his hometown school in the early-2010s when it was commonplace to do so.

Many people might have assumed that Meyers Leonard was done playing ... to not know the heinous history behind the word at the time he said it. Leonard took his atonement much further, however.

Looking at his "biggest mistake" comments What did Meyers Leonard say on NBA return after being out 2 years due to speaking antisemitic slur? Looking at his "biggest mistake" comments What does ...

Leonard recently announced his retirement from basketball, playing in the NBA from 2012 to […] CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Former Illini and NBA player Meyers Leonard was back at his alma mater ...

Former Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard announced his retirement from professional basketball on Sunday, citing physical limitations as the deciding factor. The 33-year-old last played ...