Due to his COVID-19 vaccination status, Irving is prohibited from participating in games that take place in New York City due to a private-sector mandate for unvaccinated persons. While Irving cannot play, he is now allowed to attend games in New York City as a spectator.
While most inactive players sit on the bench with their team, Irving attended as a spectator sitting courtside to watch his teammates play their crosstown rival.
So, Kyrie can attend games in his home arena and sit mere feet from the action, but he can't play?
Irving's attendance as a spectator is the latest development in an already-curious saga.
Due to decreasing COVID-19 numbers in New York City, newly-appointed Mayor Eric Adams announced he would lift the "Key2NYC" vaccine mandate, beginning Monday, March 7.
While the lifting of the mandate allows the unvaccinated Irving to enter buildings in New York City, a separate private-sector mandate for employees remains a hurdle for Irving to play in games within the city.
As the Brooklyn Nets franchise is a New York City-based private company, it remains a requirement for all employees reporting for work to be vaccinated. Irving falls into that category.
Per Charania, Irving was even able to join the Nets in the locker room at halftime despite not being able to sit with them on the bench.
Where is "I am science" Fauci to explain how this all makes perfect sense?
He’ll probably be fine. I believe that chronic rectal prolapse from Big Mike’s cock up his ass isn’t considered a comorbidity.
Originally Posted by Jacuzzme
Does "Big Mike" hangout at Nau's Enfield Drug just outside of Clarksville, Texas?