Nets backcourt superstar Kyrie Irving insisted on refusing vaccinations, wanted to speak up for people who lost their jobs due to vaccine coercion, and he also claimed to have promised a "vaccine exemption", but Brian Lewis, a reporter for the New York Post, revealed that he did not apply to the NBA at all and was immediately punched in the face. However, there are still people to support him, and J.R. Smith, the "nerve knife", posted: "Brother, I am very proud of you!"
The Nets had their final warm-up game with the Timberwolves today, and with Irving refusing to vaccinate for his personal philosophy, they were ready for "3 out of 1", and coach Steve Nash confidently said: "Although we lost a very talented player, we are still a talented team. James Harden also said: "Irving is our leader, but we still have me and Kevin Durant to lead the team, which is what we are good at." ”
Owen clarified through live broadcast yesterday (14th) that he is not an "anti-vaccination" person, he just feels that no one should be forced to do anything to his body, "If you choose to get vaccinated, I support you and do what is best for you." He stressed that he would not retire and claimed that he had promised a "vaccine exemption", but louis, a reporter with the team, slapped the news in the face.
Lewis disclosed that so far, there is no evidence that Irving filed a waiver petition with the NBA, "and it's fair to say that even the application may end up in the same situation as Andrew Wiggins." Warriors' main forward Wiggins also refused to vaccinate at one point, and the application for exemption was rejected, and the Warriors, like the Nets, could not participate in the home game without vaccination due to the regulations of the city where the team was located, and finally he made concessions.
Nets owner Tsai Chongxin and general manager Sean Marks have decided that he will not be allowed to participate in training and games until Irving has finished the vaccine, that is, he will not be allowed to play only in away games, which makes his future in Brooklyn a huge uncertainty, and the renewal negotiations between the two sides have been interrupted.
Irving is now in a difficult situation, jr Smith, the "nerve knife" who turned from basketball court to green, jumped out to support the former Cavaliers teammate, writing on his personal Twitter: "Brother, I'm very proud of you!" ”