Although they possibly knew the answer, the journalists present at the press conference after the Nets-Cavaliers yesterday were obliged to ask. The confirmation of Kevin Durant’s withdrawal raised doubts about whether Kyrie Irving would be vaccinated to help alleviate his absence. Question that received a resounding no in response. I remain convinced of my decision [de no vacunarme]».
According to him, there is no external circumstance that would push him to reverse his position regarding the vaccine in the short term. “We are exposed to these situations. Kevin is going to miss a few games and we will have to manage it as best we can. But when it comes to my personal life, this is not going to alter my conduct.” assured the base. Irving took pains to make clear the separation between his profession and his private sphere. In fact, he almost saw it as a lack of respect that they kept asking him about a position in which he has already reaffirmed himself many times.
Perhaps the fact that other players like Andrew Wiggins and Bradley Beal took the step and the good atmosphere that the team breathes when Irving is present would lead one to think that the result would be different this time. But such an assumption entails not knowing who Kyrie Irving is. A guy who goes against the grain and is eccentric, but with iron convictions and crystalline honesty. If anything changes in his situation from here on out, it won’t be because of him. The Nets will continue to have to wait for a change in regulations in the state of New York.
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