Nike-Backed Kyrie Irving Could Lose $15M This Season With the Brooklyn Nets Vaccination Game Ban

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving may be sidelined for some, or most of, the upcoming NBA season. But it’s not due to an injury. Last month, New York announced COVID-19 vaccination requirements, which includes making it mandatory for people 12 years old and older to show proof of receiving at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose to enter several indoor space. This includes professional sports arenas. Because of this, Irving — who has publicly stated he will keep his vaccination status private — is not eligible to practice with his team in New York or play during home games with the Nets. Today, the team’s GM, Sean Marks, issued a statement today regarding Irving. “Given the evolving nature of the situation and after thorough deliberation, we have decided Kyrie Irving will not play or practice with the team until he is eligible to be a full participant,” the statement read. “Kyrie has made a personal choice, and we respect his individual right to choose. Currently the choice restricts his ability to be a full-time member of the team, and we will not permit any member of our team to participate with part-time availability.” The statement continued, “It is imperative that we continue to build chemistry as

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