In New Zealand, the term "little monkey" is often used to describe the antics of children. However, it's widely considered to be a taboo, racially insensitive term in the U.S.Kenny McFadden, who coached and mentored Adams in New Zealand, said Wednesday that Adams simply used the wrong words. "I actually agree with what Steven Adams said, that in New Zealand it doesn't have the same connotations." The paper's sports editor, Cameron McMillan, disagreed, saying he thought Adams did the right thing by apologizing quickly: "Well handled," he wrote. Growing up in the U.S., certain words mean different things to different people," McFadden said.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 18, 2016 01:37 UTC