NBA-Protesters show support for Irving's vaccine stance ahead of Nets game

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Protesters scaled barricades and pushed toward the doors of the Brooklyn Nets' home arena on Sunday in support of NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving, who cannot join the team as he has chosen not to get vaccinated against COVID-19.Videos that surfaced online showed protesters outside the arena ahead of the Nets' f

Protesters scaled barricades and pushed toward the doors of the Brooklyn Nets' home arena on Sunday in support of NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving, who cannot join the team as he has chosen not to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

According to multiple reports, security had to lock down the building at one point, which prevented some fans from entering, but the game against the Charlotte Hornets began on time. The NBA does not require players to be vaccinated but Irving is not eligible to play in home games because of coronavirus regulations in New York.

 

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