Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving did not attend the team’s media day at Barclays Center on Monday because of New York City’s COVID-19 protocols.
That is an issue that will plague him and the team when the season starts. Last month, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio issued an executive order that required New York City-area pro athletes to show proof of at least one vaccine shot to practice or play in the city.
Durant was asked if he was concerned at all about Kyrie’s vaccination status ahead of the NBA season.
“That’s on Kyrie and that’s his personal decision. What he does is not on us to speculate what may happen,” Nets star Kevin Durant said. “We trust in Kyrie and I expect us to have our whole team at some point.”
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James Harden said he expected Irving to address reporters later Monday and explain the situation.
“Obviously Ky is a huge part of what we’re trying to do,” Harden said.
Kyrie Irving is not allowed to participate in home games so long as he remains unvaccinated.
The Brooklyn Nets are expected to be NBA title contenders this year, but will be hard to do if one of the big three continues to rail against getting vaccinated.
