Kyrie Irving Reveals His Stance On The Vaccine Following Season Debut

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Kyrie Irving took a diplomatic approach while speaking to the media.

Kyrie Irving played his first game of the season last night as the Brooklyn Nets took on the Indiana Pacers. Kyrie was solid in his debut and in many ways, it looked like he never left. The point guard came through with 22 points in 32 minutes worth of action, and fans were very impressed with what he was able to do in such a short amount of time.

Following the match, Irving spoke to reporters about the game and how he felt on the floor. For the most part, Kyrie felt comfortable out there, and he even acknowledged the team's rough start which was then followed up by a fantastic second half.

Of course, Kyrie was also asked about the vaccine against COVID-19 and whether or not he has changed his stance on the matter. In the end, Irving offered a diplomatic answer, noting that he is taking it day by day right now.

Kyrie Irving Reveals His Stance On The Vaccine Following Season Debut
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"Man, I'm just taking it one day at a time," Irving said via ESPN. "Like I said earlier in the season, it's not an ideal situation and I'm always praying that things get figured out and we're able to come to some collective agreement, whether it be with the league or it's just things that's going on that could help kind of ease what we're all dealing with COVID-19 and the vaccine.

"I think everybody's feeling it, so I don't want to make it simply about me and someone lessening the rules for me. I know what the consequences were, I still know what they are, but right now I'm just going to take it one day at a time like I said and just enjoy this time I get to play with my guys. And however it looks later in the season, then we'll address it then."

Irving's decision on whether or not to get vaccinated will end up mattering most when the playoffs come around. The Nets will want to be at their best when the games become more important, and losing your star point guard during home games could be the difference in winning a title.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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