Danny Green, NBA Player, Apologizes For Holocaust Selfie

Danny Green of the San Antonio Spurs is apologizing for taking a selfie at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin and posting it on Instagram with a caption that drew criticism on social media.

Green's selfie at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe initially included the caption: "You know I had to do it one time lol #Holocaust"

"Lol" isn't the most appropriate caption for a Holocaust selfie, ask #Spurs G Danny Green: http://t.co/fjSvBlJHYJ pic.twitter.com/5XxFHb00e0

— The Fumble (@TheFumbleSports) October 8, 2014

The Guardian reports that Green changed the text to read, "A lot of history here, more than you could imagine...very sad/tragic things happened #holocaust #berlin”

But shortly afterward, he removed the post and apologized on Twitter:

I want to sincerely apologize for the insensitivity of my post!

— Danny Green (@DGreen_14) October 8, 2014

I have great respect n understanding for this country's history n wanted to continue chronicling my experience in Berlin

— Danny Green (@DGreen_14) October 8, 2014

But showed poor judgement...sorry once again

— Danny Green (@DGreen_14) October 8, 2014

Green has been posting images of his trip to Europe for preseason matches and other events as part of the NBA Global Games. Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/08/danny-green-holocaust-selfie_n_5956312.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news&ir=Weird+News