"I am doing what's best for me. I know the consequences here and if it means that I'm judged and demonized for that, that's just what it is," Irving said.
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Kyrie Irving: Refusal to get vaccinated about 'what's best for me'
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Kyrie Irving’s Vaccination Status Drops Him From The Ranks Of The Highest-Paid NBA Players
On Tuesday, Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks announced that Kyrie Irving would not be playing or practicing with the team until he gets vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus.
Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks has confirmed Kyrie Irving "will not play or practice with the team until he is eligible to be a full participant," as issues relating to the star guard's vaccination status continue.
The New York Nets NBA basketball team announced on Tuesday that one of the team's key players, guard Kyrie Irving, would not be allowed to play or practice
"I am doing what's best for me. I know the consequences here and if it means that I'm judged and demonized for that, that's just what it is," Irving said.
Kyrie Irving appeared on Instagram Live to discuss the consequences associated with him not getting a coronavirus vaccination and how it's about his life.
Big-name righties have spent the last few days applauding Irving for choosing to sit out rather than submit to the jab but after watching about 15 minutes’ worth of clips from his Instagram chat...
By Travis Caldwell, CNN Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving said Wednesday that he is unvaccinated against Covid-19, a day after his team said the seven-time All-Star would not be allowed to begin play this season because of his status.
Kyrie Irving says he doesn’t want to lose salary or a chance to compete for a championship with the Brooklyn Nets, but was doing “what’s best for me” by refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine
ESPN "First Take" host Stephen A. Smith got into a heated discussion with colleague Jay Williams on Wednesday regarding Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving's refusal to get vaccinated. | Clips
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving on Wednesday revealed that he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 only a day after the NBA team announced that he would be ineligible to play or practice because of his status.
Kyrie Irving, who was sent home by the Nets on Tuesday and will remain ineligible to participate In home games as long as he is unvaccinated, said his decision was a personal choice and not a political one.
The Brooklyn Nets won't allow basketball star Kyrie Irving to participate in any team activities until he receives the COVID-19 vaccine, the team announced Tuesday. "Given the evolving nature of the situation and after thorough deliberation, we have decided Kyrie Irving will not play or practice wit…
Irving's decision to not get vaccinated against COVID-19 has led to the Brooklyn Nets' decision to prohibit him from practicing or playing with the team.
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving said he's opting against Covid-19 vaccination, effectively benching him from games. His decision will likely not influence others.
