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politics9h ago
The Oklahoman publishes, deletes op-ed comparing Oklahoma City Thunder to Israel
- The Oklahoman published a guest op-ed comparing the Oklahoma City Thunder to Israel during the NBA Playoffs.
- The op-ed argued the Thunder and Israel share underdog status that became hated, prompting the piece’s removal by The Oklahoman.
- The column was removed from The Oklahoman’s website, though it remained accessible through syndication partners as of reporting.
- Sean Keeley reported on the incident, noting Reshef’s background and The Oklahoman’s lack of public explanation.
- The incident drew social media commentary, including reactions from notable figures and critics.
- The author, Eitan Reshef, is identified as Oklahoma-born and now based in Chicago with a background in entrepreneurship and advertising.
- The article was accompanied by an image of a blue-and-white basketball with a Star of David resembling the Israeli flag.
- The piece rose in virality on social media, though reactions varied in tone and interpretation.
- The Oklahoman has not issued a public statement explaining the deletion as of the report time.
- The report notes the broader context of online punditry and how sports teams are discussed amid playoff narratives.
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