Nets' Kyrie Irving stands firm on decision to remain unvaccinated: 'That should be a human right'

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Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is standing his ground over his decision not to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Irving, who made his season debut Jan. 5, told reporters after practice Friday he still believes he made the "right decision" despite pushback he received over his decision to remain unvaccinated. 

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"I can really say that I stood firm on what I believed in, what I wanted to do with my body. That should be not just an American right, that should be a human right," Irving said. "And when you stand for something like that, in a society that we’re in where we have a lot more followers than we do leaders, you’re going to be forced into being seen as a black sheep that people can attack and can clickbait your name and say these things that don’t really describe who you are.

The Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving reacts after hitting a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the NBA play-in tournament April 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

"So I can’t address everybody, but as we move forward in time, I know that I made the right decision for me."

The Nets initially decided not to have Irving participate in any games after the New York City vaccine mandate prevented him from playing at home. Following a COVID outbreak in December, the decision was made to allow him to rejoin the team. 

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Last month, he was able to rejoin the team fully after New York City Mayor Eric Adams lifted a vaccine mandate for athletes and entertainers. 

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