Milwaukee Bucks participant Meyers Leonard says he generally contemplated leaving his basketball profession behind amid the fallout from utilizing an antisemitic slur on a online game stream … however in the end felt it could be a “coward’s method out.”

Leonard — who final performed within the NBA in 2021 — stated there have been occasions he wished to “run away” because of the backlash he confronted after the incident … admitting he made sufficient cash to pack up his issues and begin a brand new life elsewhere.

However now that he is again within the league, Leonard is opening up on his expertise.

“It’s a combined bag of feelings, for positive,” Leonard instructed reporters Wednesday. “It’s actually the toughest two-year stretch I’ve ever had in my life, as an grownup, as a person.”

Leonard stated being with out a workforce was an “extraordinarily tough time,” and referred to as his use of the slur an “ignorant mistake.” He additionally apologized once more to anybody he offended.

As we beforehand reported, the Milwaukee Bucks signed Leonard to a 10-day contract on Monday, opening up the likelihood for the seven-footer to step foot on an NBA courtroom as soon as once more.

Meyers — chosen eleventh total within the 2012 NBA draft — added it has been an uphill battle since his entire life modified, however believes he is put within the work to persuade individuals he is remorseful.

Leonard reaffirmed that he would not hate anybody, and stated he is grateful for the “wonderful relationships” he is cast with individuals within the Jewish group alongside the best way.