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Kyrie Irving Paid NFL Fine for Texans Player Over Eye Black Tribute
- Azeez Al-Shaair was fined $11,941 for wearing the name Hind Rajab on his eye black.
- Hind Rajab was a Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in January 2024.
- Kyrie Irving explained his decision by stating, 'He's a brother'.
- Al-Shaair wore the tribute during the Texans' season opener against the Buffalo Bills.
- Irving's payment of the fine was reported by multiple outlets including ESPN and Yahoo Sports.