Danny Green of the San Antonio Spurs is apologizing for taking a selfie at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin and posting it on Instagram with a caption that drew criticism on social media.
Green's selfie at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe initially included the caption: "You know I had to do it one time lol #Holocaust"
The Guardian reports that Green changed the text to read, "A lot of history here, more than you could imagine...very sad/tragic things happened #holocaust #berlin”
But shortly afterward, he removed the post and apologized on Twitter:
Green has been posting images of his trip to Europe for preseason matches and other events as part of the NBA Global Games.
Green's selfie at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe initially included the caption: "You know I had to do it one time lol #Holocaust"
"Lol" isn't the most appropriate caption for a Holocaust selfie, ask #Spurs G Danny Green: http://t.co/fjSvBlJHYJ pic.twitter.com/5XxFHb00e0
— The Fumble (@TheFumbleSports) October 8, 2014The Guardian reports that Green changed the text to read, "A lot of history here, more than you could imagine...very sad/tragic things happened #holocaust #berlin”
But shortly afterward, he removed the post and apologized on Twitter:
I want to sincerely apologize for the insensitivity of my post!
— Danny Green (@DGreen_14) October 8, 2014I have great respect n understanding for this country's history n wanted to continue chronicling my experience in Berlin
— Danny Green (@DGreen_14) October 8, 2014But showed poor judgement...sorry once again
— Danny Green (@DGreen_14) October 8, 2014Green has been posting images of his trip to Europe for preseason matches and other events as part of the NBA Global Games.