JJ Redick has apologized after he accidently used a racial slur in a video of NBA players and coaches wishing Chinese fans a happy new year.
The 76ers guard said he got "tongue-tied" when he tried to say his piece, and that the derogatory word aimed at those who are Asian is not part of his vocabulary.
In the video, it seems like Redick says, "I just wanted to wish all the NBA c—k fans of China a very happy Chinese New Year."
The video caused an uproar Sunday morning, which caused the video to be re-edited so Redick wasn't in the montage.
Still, many fans are upset and are also demanding a statement and an apology from the NBA, even though the video was licensed to Chinese media company Tencent.
Redick's speaking bit can be seen below: (Warning: Video contains offensive language).
