knicks1248 wrote:

Philc1 wrote:Any updates on any of our players refusing the vaccine? RJ seems way too intelligent to do something that stupid. Ditto for Randle

Ofcourse Kyrie is refusing the vaccine

why is not vaccinating Stupid, especially when this is new territory for everyone involved. there is tons of unanswered questions that even the CDC can't answer as of yet

I had covid and didn't have a single symptom, not one... i took 2 test at CVS 3 days apart, and both came back positive, i waited and waited for the symptoms to come and nothing...I also was around my GF and the kids ages 14-20 (she is vaccinated, but not the kids), and not one of them caught it either..

It's like some can smoke all there life and never catch any kind of cancer, and someone thats never smoked a day in their life die from lung cancer..

you see a guy take 5 bullets and live to tell about it, and you see the next guy take one bullet in the same spot and die on the spot.

were all different ppl

It’s not always stupid to not take the vaccine. However, you know full well that A LOT of people not taking it are walking around with no masks and not social distancing while protesting that their kids shouldn’t have to wear masks in schools. THAT is stupid.

Therefore, you have no choice but to make the mandate.

knicks1248 wrote:

Philc1 wrote:Any updates on any of our players refusing the vaccine? RJ seems way too intelligent to do something that stupid. Ditto for Randle

Ofcourse Kyrie is refusing the vaccine

why is not vaccinating Stupid, especially when this is new territory for everyone involved. there is tons of unanswered questions that even the CDC can't answer as of yet

I had covid and didn't have a single symptom, not one... i took 2 test at CVS 3 days apart, and both came back positive, i waited and waited for the symptoms to come and nothing...I also was around my GF and the kids ages 14-20 (she is vaccinated, but not the kids), and not one of them caught it either..

It's like some can smoke all there life and never catch any kind of cancer, and someone thats never smoked a day in their life die from lung cancer..

you see a guy take 5 bullets and live to tell about it, and you see the next guy take one bullet in the same spot and die on the spot.

were all different ppl

Logic “not my problem”. Lucky is not being smart. If your not being smart, your being stupid.

Uptown wrote:

Philc1 wrote:Any updates on any of our players refusing the vaccine? RJ seems way too intelligent to do something that stupid. Ditto for Randle

Ofcourse Kyrie is refusing the vaccine

When did Kyrie say he was against the vaccine?

He’s saying it on twitter

Uptown wrote:

Philc1 wrote:Any updates on any of our players refusing the vaccine? RJ seems way too intelligent to do something that stupid. Ditto for Randle

Ofcourse Kyrie is refusing the vaccine

When did Kyrie say he was against the vaccine?

I haven’t seen him say one thing about the vaccine and the mask off thing is symbolic and non-covid related.

Not that I follow him.

Philc1 wrote:

Allanfan20 wrote:

Uptown wrote:

Philc1 wrote:Any updates on any of our players refusing the vaccine? RJ seems way too intelligent to do something that stupid. Ditto for Randle

Ofcourse Kyrie is refusing the vaccine

When did Kyrie say he was against the vaccine?

I haven’t seen him say one thing about the vaccine and the mask off thing is symbolic and non-covid related.

Not that I follow him.

Well yeah tweeting mask off during a pandemic. Maybe he’s just a big fan of the Batman franchise

No it is f’ing stupid of him. How else are people going to interpret it? I think he just expects people to think like him. I like him less and less everytime he speaks... and i never particularly cared for him.

The Golden State Warriors are concerned about the status of Andrew Wiggins this season for home games as he continues to plan to not receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

The city of San Francisco requires full vaccination to be allowed indoors for entertainment.

Sources believe the NBA will grant Wiggins a religious exemption.

The San Francisco Department of Public Health said it would not comment on Wiggins’ specific situation unless he is granted a religious exemption from the NBA.

“We are actively addressing the matter of requests for religious exemption from vaccinations across many industries and will work with our business and entertainment community on next steps,” the San Francisco Department of Public Health said in a statement. “We will provide further clarification on this topic.”

Wiggins would forfeit more than $350,000 for each game he is forced to miss.

The Warriors recently connected Wiggins with an Oakland doctor who understands issues surrounding vaccine hesitancy. Wiggins remains unmoved in his decision against vaccination.

Though seems like the get out clause will be to claim religious exemption

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/264148/Andrew-Wiggins-Remains-Against-COVID-19-Vaccination-Could-Miss-Home-Games

smackeddog wrote:I really hope none of our players take this stance:

The Golden State Warriors are concerned about the status of Andrew Wiggins this season for home games as he continues to plan to not receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

The city of San Francisco requires full vaccination to be allowed indoors for entertainment.

Sources believe the NBA will grant Wiggins a religious exemption.

The San Francisco Department of Public Health said it would not comment on Wiggins’ specific situation unless he is granted a religious exemption from the NBA.

“We are actively addressing the matter of requests for religious exemption from vaccinations across many industries and will work with our business and entertainment community on next steps,” the San Francisco Department of Public Health said in a statement. “We will provide further clarification on this topic.”

Wiggins would forfeit more than $350,000 for each game he is forced to miss.

The Warriors recently connected Wiggins with an Oakland doctor who understands issues surrounding vaccine hesitancy. Wiggins remains unmoved in his decision against vaccination.

Though seems like the get out clause will be to claim religious exemption

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/264148/Andrew-Wiggins-Remains-Against-COVID-19-Vaccination-Could-Miss-Home-Games

Perhaps his religion now prohibits him from being a pro basketball player. Its not a human right to be a pro basketball player. There is a public health issue and its not just about putting himself in danger. Thats on him, he can segregate himself from the public and not interact with others to uphold his religious beliefs. Do these guys get Flu shots? Were they immunized at birth? Was that against their religion? What religion does not look out for their fellow man? Perhaps extreme orthodox sects of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity but that is a whole other discussion.
If Wiggins, or anyone else wants to isolate themselves and not vax thats cool. They pose no threat to contract and spread. Wiggins is not being forced to take the vax as much as he is being forced to be in the NBA.

martin wrote:

Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://twitter.com/SBondyNYDN/status/1441121032148959233

My worry is that this galvanizes players resisting the vaccine and gives the stance more publicity- I remember an article saying there’s a difference between anti-vaxxers and the vaccine hesitant, the latter of which are more anxious/unsure, the former more conspiracy/hostile. Hesitant are probably more open to gentle persuasion, but could easily end up going the other way.

KnickDanger wrote:

smackeddog wrote:

martin wrote:

Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://twitter.com/SBondyNYDN/status/1441121032148959233

My worry is that this galvanizes players resisting the vaccine and gives the stance more publicity- I remember an article saying there’s a difference between anti-vaxxers and the vaccine hesitant, the latter of which are more anxious/unsure, the former more conspiracy/hostile. Hesitant are probably more open to gentle persuasion, but could easily end up going the other way.

I guess you could say I was vax hesitant. For one, I had Covid in it's earliest days and suspected my own antibodies may be good enough. Second, it is my nature to be suspicious of the medical industry (and it is an industry), big Pharm, and the media in all forms. I sought to educate myself and decided to be vaccinated. The fact I wouldn't have my job if I didn't definitely was a push. I have to say I actually got sicker from my second Moderna shot than my original infection, although that had compromised my sense of smell which is still the case. Otherwise I'm pretty good now.

So all that to say that as much as I'd like to pile on Kyrie and any others not getting the shot, I guess I can empathize somewhat. But my personal opinion is if we all got vaxed we'd be a lot better off now.

Appreciate the honesty. I was too. Then a lot of people started dying. Getting it around a few hundred people by an national guard in uniform was like a movie. I was unnerved.

It about control and we dont always have it. I had open heart surgery years ago and a clergy said it helps to put your faith not just in your doctor, but those you love. Ask them if it feels right, seems right and should do it. Then think if the odds are with you.
That said, I have a few Dr friends that were in the trials and they explained how it was developed, how its not “New”, and its a pretty darn amazing we an do this stuff advanced. Is it perfect? Is the system ****ed up? Maybe. But the the Covid is real. WE are adapting. The virus is too. Maybe some people should learn more about the virus than focus on the vax?
Seems there a bunch of players still not there yet. Its there choice to be vaxed or not play. We honor rebels and those that push back in this country. Is that always good?

Nalod wrote:

KnickDanger wrote:

smackeddog wrote:

martin wrote:

Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://twitter.com/SBondyNYDN/status/1441121032148959233

My worry is that this galvanizes players resisting the vaccine and gives the stance more publicity- I remember an article saying there’s a difference between anti-vaxxers and the vaccine hesitant, the latter of which are more anxious/unsure, the former more conspiracy/hostile. Hesitant are probably more open to gentle persuasion, but could easily end up going the other way.

I guess you could say I was vax hesitant. For one, I had Covid in it's earliest days and suspected my own antibodies may be good enough. Second, it is my nature to be suspicious of the medical industry (and it is an industry), big Pharm, and the media in all forms. I sought to educate myself and decided to be vaccinated. The fact I wouldn't have my job if I didn't definitely was a push. I have to say I actually got sicker from my second Moderna shot than my original infection, although that had compromised my sense of smell which is still the case. Otherwise I'm pretty good now.

So all that to say that as much as I'd like to pile on Kyrie and any others not getting the shot, I guess I can empathize somewhat. But my personal opinion is if we all got vaxed we'd be a lot better off now.

Appreciate the honesty. I was too. Then a lot of people started dying. Getting it around a few hundred people by an national guard in uniform was like a movie. I was unnerved.

It about control and we dont always have it. I had open heart surgery years ago and a clergy said it helps to put your faith not just in your doctor, but those you love. Ask them if it feels right, seems right and should do it. Then think if the odds are with you.
That said, I have a few Dr friends that were in the trials and they explained how it was developed, how its not “New”, and its a pretty darn amazing we an do this stuff advanced. Is it perfect? Is the system ****ed up? Maybe. But the the Covid is real. WE are adapting. The virus is too. Maybe some people should learn more about the virus than focus on the vax?
Seems there a bunch of players still not there yet. Its there choice to be vaxed or not play. We honor rebels and those that push back in this country. Is that always good?

I like that a lot