Howard Stern Calls Out NBA Star Kyrie Irving Over Vaccine Refusal

Brooklyn Nets Guard Kyrie Irving refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Irving is not anti-vax, but is taking a stance against vaccine mandates.

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Irving is not able to join the Nets until he gets vaccinated.

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Irving has since said he is not retiring from the NBA.

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Irving is willing to miss NBA games.

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Howard Stern took to his radio show to criticize Irving over vaccine refusal.

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Stern says Irving is the “top idiot” in the United States.

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Stern hated Irving’s previous “flat earth” belief as well.

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Stern praised Nets for how they’re handling this situation.

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