What Christian Athletes Can’t Do
Jaden Ivey, a 24-year-old NBA player, was waived by the Chicago Bulls after making anti-LGBTQ+ comments on Instagram, sparking debate about the limits of expressing Christian faith in professional sports. Ivey had previously been outspoken about his faith, sharing Bible verses and proselytizing to teammates and reporters.
Jaden Ivey, a 24-year-old shooting guard, was waived by the Chicago Bulls on March 30 for 'conduct detrimental to the team.' The decision came after Ivey posted a series of Instagram videos criticizing the NBA's celebration of Pride Month and 'unrighteousness.' Ivey had been outspoken about his Christian faith throughout his career, sharing Bible verses and proselytizing to teammates and reporters. After his release, Ivey appeared on a livestream near Auburn University on the eve of Easter, preaching to onlookers. The Bulls' decision to waive Ivey may have been the final straw after his 'preachy' presence agitated some team staffers while he rehabbed from a knee injury.
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