NBA’s Irving praises Al-Shaair’s ‘selfless act’ after Hind Rajab fine paid

What happened: NBA player Kyrie Irving said he paid the NFL fine given to Azeez Al-Shaair, who was penalised for wearing the name of Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl killed in Gaza, on his eyeblack. Key numbers: NFL fine of $11,941, announced after Al-Shaair wore Rajab's name on September 13. Why it matters: Irving called it a "selfless act" and said he would "take care" of the fine. Al-Shaair has worn names of killed Palestinian children for five straight weeks despite the fine and reported threats of removal from games.

NBA player Kyrie Irving said he paid the NFL fine given to Azeez Al-Shaair, who was penalised for wearing the name of Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl killed in Gaza, on his eyeblack.

Irving called it a "selfless act" and said he would "take care" of the fine. Al-Shaair has worn names of killed Palestinian children for five straight weeks despite the fine and reported threats of removal from games.