Beyond Kyrie’s secrecy Irving o Andrew Wiggins, who requested respect for privacy and did not give explanations on whether or not they were vaccinated, other NBA players did have no problem admitting that they were not and used arguments to justify their decision. One of the most explicit was Jonathan Isaac, of the Orlando Magic, who days before had criticized an article in Rolling Stone networks that, according to some, reflected a grotesque image of those who were skeptical about the injections.
“I am not anti-vaccines, I am not anti-medicine, I am not anti-science,” he said. Isaac to journalists. “I didn’t get to my current position by studying African-American history or watching Donald Trump’s press conferences. I have nothing but the utmost respect for every healthcare worker and person in Orlando and around the world who has worked tirelessly to keep us safe. My mom has worked in the healthcare industry for a long time. I thank God and I am grateful to live in a society where vaccines are possible and we can protect ourselves and have the means to protect ourselves. “
“But with that said, I think each person’s vaccine status should make their own choice,” the player continued. “Fully on par with them, without intimidating, without being pressured, without being forced to do so. I am not ashamed to say that I am uncomfortable with the vaccine at this time. What you do with your body when it comes to putting medication on it should be your choice, free from ridicule and the opinion of others, “he continued.
Isaac also explained that his position was supported by having contracted the disease.
“I had COVID in the past and therefore I have had an understanding of what antibodies are, that natural immunity has changed a lot since the start of the pandemic and is still evolving,” he said. Isaac. “I understand that the vaccine would help if you have COVID, you may have fewer symptoms when contracting it. But having COVID in the past and having antibodies, with my current age group and my fitness level, I am not afraid. Taking the vaccine, as I said, would lower my chances of having a severe reaction, but it opens me up to the possibility, albeit rare, of having an adverse reaction to the vaccine itself. I don’t think that not being vaccinated means infected or that being vaccinated means not being infected. You can still get COVID with or without the vaccine. “
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