Ep. 2399 - NBA Player RELEASED For Expressing Traditional Christianity

March 31, 2026

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Chicago Bulls waive Jaden Ivey after his Instagram video criticizing NBA Pride Month as celebrating "unrighteousness," a view rooted in his recent conversion to Christianity. Ivey, a guard traded to the Bulls this season after strong performances with Detroit (averaging 16-18 points per game), called out the league's promotion of LGBTQ events during Holy Week and questioned Steph Curry's Christianity for aligning with worldly behaviors despite quoting Bible verses. Bulls coach Billy Donovan cited organizational standards without direct rebuke, framing it vaguely around Ivey's personal mental health amid past depression reports. Ivey defended himself live from the airport, asking why his faith-based stance counts as "conduct detrimental to the team" when he was a good teammate, unlike tolerated player scandals like drunk gun incidents or assaults. Shapiro notes the NBA's wokeness risks alienating Christian fans, contrasts with UFC's free speech tolerance, and hopes another team signs the talented player.

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What you'll learn

1 (01:32) **Jaden Ivey Waived by Bulls** - NBA player released after Instagram video criticizing Pride Month as unrighteous from Christian perspective
2 (05:12) **Ivey Targets Steph Curry** - Ivey calls out Curry as false Christian for worldly behavior despite Bible quotes
3 (08:23) **Ivey's Conversion Testimony** - Recounts life change after finding Jesus, escaping Satan's influence
4 (11:37) **Temple Israel Terror Attack** - Hezbollah-linked Ayman Chazali rams truck into synagogue, plans mass shooting of Jews
5 (15:47) **Dearborn Sympathies for Iran** - Politician Abdul el-Sayed avoids criticizing Khamenei's death due to local sadness
6 (19:42) **Piker as Democratic Ally** - El-Sayed rallies with streamer who excuses 9/11, backs terror; called "Joe Rogan of left"
7 (22:33) **Iran Internal Fractures** - President Pezeshkian seeks US deal to avert collapse; IRGC blocks him as "hostage"

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Show Notes

The Chicago Bulls waive an NBA player for the great crime of speaking out against LGBTQ+ Pride Night; the FBI announces an actual terrorist attack in Michigan as the Michigan Senate Democratic candidate admits local support for terrorists; and we’re joined by Bishop Robert Barron and Arthur Brooks during Holy Week.

Ep. 2399

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