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Updated October 14th, 2021 at 15:07 IST

"I know the consequences" - Benched NBA star Kyrie Irving defends vax stance

Kyrie Irving said Wednesday he didn'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.

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Kyrie Irving said Wednesday he didn'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.

The Nets decided Tuesday that Irving wouldn't be with the team because he isn't eligible to play in home games, where a New York mandate requires professional athletes on the city's teams to be vaccinated to practice or play in public venues.

Speaking on Instagram Live, Irving said he loved basketball and wasn't going to retire.

Irving hadn't spoken to reporters since the Nets' media day on September 27th when he appeared via Zoom and asked for privacy when questioned about his vaccination status.

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Published October 14th, 2021 at 15:07 IST

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