Kyrie Irving Fans Protest In Brooklyn To Support Vaccine Refusal

Kyrie Irving has refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Kyrie’s refusal has resulted in him not being able to play for the Brooklyn Nets.

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Kyrie has said that he’s not anti-vaccine, but is anti-mandates.

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Kyrie wants to stand with people who lost jobs due to mandates.

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Kyrie supporters stormed Barclays Center on Sunday.

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This protest happened before Nets’ home opener, vs Charlotte Hornets.

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Protestors voiced support for Kyrie, and distain for NYC’s vaccine mandate.

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Security was able to get the crowd to disperse.

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Kyrie continues to miss games for the Nets, due to refusal of vaccine.

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