Kyrie Irving: “I Gave Up 4 Years, $100-Something Million Deciding To Be Unvaccinated”

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“I gave up 4 years, $100-something million deciding to be unvaccinated,” said Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving said at the team’s press day yesterday. “That was the decision, it was: contract [and] get vaccinated or be unvaccinated and there’s a level of uncertainty of your future — whether you’re going to be in this league, whether you’re going to be on this team — for this decision.”Irving refused to be vaccinated last season, even as New York City’s mandate required it for Brooklyn Nets home games.

That kept him out of Brooklyn’s rotation for much of the season, until the requirement was lifted in March.Irving indicated that the decision was not an easy one.“I had to deal with that real life circumstance of losing my job while trying to secure my future for myself and my family.”"I gave up 4 years, $100-something million deciding to be unvaccinated.

I had to deal with that real life circumstance of losing my job."– Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/QMSZyG4YfC— Nets Videos (@SNYNets) September 26, 2022Irving is, without a doubt, a box office draw for the NBA, whether at the turnstiles or on TV.

It’s a sure bet the league and the Nets are happy to have him back with teammate Kevin Durant during for the upcoming season.