Cavaliers Create Controversy with Video Featuring Man Tossing Bulls Fan Girlfriend

After being accused of promoting domestic violence, the Cavaliers issued an apology and pulled down the video

Cavaliers apologize for video making light of domestic violence (ESPN)

CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers issued an apology on Thursday for an "insensitive" in-game video played during Wednesday night's playoff game that showed a man throwing a woman across a room for wearing a Chicago Bulls T-shirt.

"We ran a 1-minute in-arena video that was intended to be a humorous spoof on a popular commercial centered on a song and dance from the classic movie 'Dirty Dancing,'" the Cavaliers said Thursday in a statement. "While the video was not intended to be offensive, it was a mistake to include content that made light of domestic violence.

"Domestic violence is a very serious matter and has no place in a parody video that plays in an entertainment venue. We sincerely apologize to those who have been affected by domestic violence for the obvious negative feelings caused by being exposed to this insensitive video."

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