"They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA. They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say, 'Come join us for Pride,' for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness. So how is it that one can't speak righteousness? How are they to say that this man is crazy?"
"All I'm preaching is about Jesus Christ and they waived me, right? They say I'm crazy, right? I'm psycho. God let these things happen for a reason. His will be done. May His will be done. Not my will. My will is done."
"What good is it to gain the world and forfeit your soul? That's why everybody around me turning their back on me, because of my faith in Him, in the Son of God."
"I'm sure every NBA team gonna say the same thing, 'We don't want him, he's too religious for us.' But I bless you all in Jesus' name."
Ivey's waiver by the Bulls followed his Instagram Live comments criticizing the NBA's celebration of Pride Month. He expressed that his dismissal was due to an accumulation of posts since February. In subsequent videos, Ivey emphasized his faith in Jesus Christ and questioned the perception of his beliefs. He reflected on his initial ambitions in the league, stating that his faith led him to reconsider his priorities. Ivey suggested that his religious views contributed to his dismissal, asserting that he was committed to his job despite the outcome.
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