NBA stars Lebron James and Kevin Durant criticized New York Metropolis's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private-sector workers that bars Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving from enjoying in residence video games.
"FACTS FACTS FACTS!! It actually makes ABSOLUTELY ZERO SENSE!!! They are saying if frequent sense was frequent then we might all have it. Ain't that the reality," Los Angles Lakers star James stated in a tweet on Sunday.
The feedback by James got here shortly after Irving was seen sitting courtside on the Nets vs. Knicks sport on Sunday, regardless of the purpose guard being prohibited from enjoying in residence video games since he's unvaccinated.
In New York Metropolis, the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for shoppers was not too long ago lifted amid reducing virus case charges, however a vaccine mandate for private-sector workers stays in place. Whereas Irving just isn't allowed to play residence video games for the Nets, he's allowed to observe with the crew at their facility in Brooklyn. Different NBA gamers who're unvaccinated are additionally allowed to play video games in New York Metropolis, however Irving just isn't.
Along with James, Irving's teammate, Durant, additionally criticized the town's vaccine mandate after the purpose guard was seen courtside.
"It is ridiculous. I do not perceive it in any respect," Durant stated throughout a post-game press convention on Sunday. "It simply seems like, at this level now, somebody is making an attempt to make a press release or level to flex their authority."
Durant additionally informed New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams to "determine this out."
"We're all confused. Just about everyone on the planet is confused at this level. Early on within the season, folks did not perceive what was happening however now, it simply seems to be silly. Eric, you gotta determine this out," Durant stated.
In late February, earlier than the town's COVID-19 vaccine mandate was lifted Adams spoke about Irving's refusal to get a vaccine, which was stopped him from enjoying at residence video games.
Throughout an interview with CNBC's Squawk on the Avenue, Adams stated, "Pay attention, I would like Kyrie on the courtroom. I'd do something to get that ring. So badly, I would like it. However there's a lot at stake right here. And I spoke with the proprietor of the crew. We need to discover a strategy to get Kyrie on the courtroom, however this can be a greater subject."
"These are the foundations and I've to observe the foundations. If I do not, I will open the door that is sending the fallacious message to on a regular basis workers," Adams added.
Throughout a press convention on Sunday, a heckler interrupted Adams at a press convention saying "let Kyrie play."
In response, Adams stated, "You are proper sir...you are proper. Kyrie can play tomorrow. Get vaccinated."
Newsweek reached out to Adams' workplace for additional remark however didn't obtain a response in time for publication.
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