New York Mayor Bill de Blasio clarifies that no exceptions will be made for Kyrie Irving during the 2021-22 NBA season. If he wants to play at home in Brooklyn, he’s going to have to get the shot.
The city has a mandate that requires “proof of at least one dose of vaccination for all workers and individuals in indoor performing arts and entertainment venues.” This includes the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and Madison Square Garden.
“We have a rule that has to be applied, whether you’re famous, whether you’re not famous, you know, whether you’re a man or a woman who works every day – get the shot because that’s what makes us all safe, ”said de Blasio. said during an appearance on CNN.
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Irving fulfilled his responsibilities from a distance on Nets media day this week. This is apparently due to his vaccination status, although he does not comment on the matter.
“I like to keep these things private” Irving a dit asked about his immunization status. “I know I’ll be there for my growing team. I put no limit on being with the team in the future. I don’t want to create distractions. “
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Of course, Irving does exactly that. He gained attention for liking social media posts describing vaccine conspiracy theories, according to Boston.com, and because of his status as a player in relation to the New York City tenure.
And if Irving can’t play because he’s not vaccinated, he could lose half of his gaming controls given new NBA rules for players who live in cities with vaccination warrants.
“Any player who chooses not to comply with local vaccination mandates will not be paid for games they miss,” said NBA spokesman Mike Bass.
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As such, de Blasio believes it would be up to Irving to get the shot. Otherwise, he won’t be able to play in front of his home fans and help his team fight for a championship.
“I would just like to call on him, to get vaccinated. Your fans want to see you, ”said de Blasio. “We all want you to come back. Your teammates want you to come back. Listen, there are teams now that are 100% vaccinated. This is a great example for everyone. “
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