Those who don’t vaccinate are punished harshly!
The US sports leagues NHL and NBA will start the season in the next few days. In addition to plenty of anticipation for the new season, there is also Corona trouble!
In focus: NBA superstar Kyrie Irving (29) from the Brooklyn Nets.
Because: In New York there is a compulsory vaccination for athletes! Irving is said to be one of the 40 NBA professionals who have so far refused to be vaccinated.
If Irving does not receive at least one vaccination by the start of the season in two weeks, he falls into the category of unvaccinated professionals according to the corona rules negotiated between the league and the union and thus loses his right to payment in this scenario.
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US media calculated Irving’s loss on Monday: around 328,000 euros. Per batch. Should Irving actually miss all 41 home games, it would cost him a good 13 million euros! With the Nets he earns around 29 million euros per season.
It is not yet officially known whether Irving is not vaccinated. Nevertheless, the evidence is increasing. At the media day a few days ago, he stayed away from the hustle and bustle.
Even New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (60) made a public appeal: “Get vaccinated! Your fans want to see you. We all want you back. Your teammates want you back. “
Irving has always caused a stir in the past. For example, when he announced in 2018 for no specific reason that the earth was flat. Or when he missed several games last season because he wanted to celebrate.
Both the NHL and the NBA have strict rules for unvaccinated professionals!
In addition to the typical daily tests and a basic mask requirement, the professionals have to sit far away from the other players in the locker room. In addition, they receive their meals in another room, and there is no going out!
But one thing is certain: Irving and the other professionals will be asked to pay properly …
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