Kyrie Irving is clarifying his stance on the vaccine, but it will still keep him from playing for the Brooklyn Nets for the foreseeable future.
According to a report from The Athletic’s Shams CharaniaIrving, who has been absent from the team’s pre-season activities, said that he is not opposed to the vaccine itself, but rather the broader implications of workplace duties, with one source saying “Kyrie wants to be a voice for the voiceless.”
“It’s a stance that Irving has explained to close teammates,” the Charania report reads. “For him, this is about a more serious fight than a court battle, and Irving is challenging people’s ability to control society and livelihoods, according to sources familiar with Irving’s mindset. It is a decision he believes he is capable of making based on his current life motivation. ”
Previous reports indicated that Irving would only be eligible to play in road games, according to New York City guidelines. Nets GM Sean Markshowever, confirmed on Wednesday (October 13) in a statement that their team’s star points defender will not be able to practice or compete with the team until he is “eligible for full participation”.
“Given the evolving nature of the situation and after careful consideration, we have decided Kyrie Irving will not compete or train with the team until he is eligible for full participation,” the statement said. Write. “Kyrie has made a personal choice, and we respect his individual right to choose. Currently, this choice limits his ability to become a full-time member and we will not allow him to make a full-time membership. allow any member of our team to join part-time.”
Wednesday’s announcement by the Nets puts the ball firmly in Irving’s field. Last week, Brooklyn’s practice facility was designated a private facility by the city, meaning Irving could train with the team. However, Marks’ claim currently trumps any classification the city has put in place.
