Internet Reacts to NBA’s Biggest Stars Reportedly Being Anti-Vax

As the vaccine rollout continues, public education needs to persist in order for everyone to get on board with the shot. That means high profile stars are expected to be the face of the vaccine. The NBA plans on rolling out PSA’s to educate the public, and they are reportedly looking to the NBA’s biggest stars to participate. The thinkin is if people see their favorite players getting the vaccine, they’ll follow suit.

Apparently there are several players who are reluctant to be involved.

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ESPN Sources: Many of the NBA’s top players are expressing apprehension about accepting invitations to participate in league-sponsored PSAs to bolster broader acceptance of the coronavirus vaccine. https://t.co/hsXznF2r2S

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 17, 2021

Twitter reacted to the Woj Bomb:

Should players promote the vaccine?🧐 https://t.co/18psFMkcNB

— Say Less Basketball Podcast (@say_less_pod) February 17, 2021

https://twitter.com/actuallycliford/status/1362123431177719808

Stupid is as stupid does… 🤦‍♂️ https://t.co/GNfrquX18g

— larry the laker (@larry_the_laker) February 17, 2021

https://twitter.com/lazarusgotlife/status/1362121932146024456

This is most definitely LeBron, first he supports communist China, now he’s anti-vax. What’s next… hates puppies?? https://t.co/5vcJ0dG0YV

— Adam (@adammuzzo) February 17, 2021

Lolololol. Do these guys do any legitimate research. 50 million Americans have taken them with no issues and they think they’re going to be knocked out by them. They could make a real difference by promoting them. You know LeBron is behind this shit https://t.co/FCKJfyz1eO

— Steven Y. (@UConn_2018) February 17, 2021

Silver: “We don’t want you jumping the line.”

Also Silver: “Would you like to take the vaccine so you can be in our PSA’s? Also, see you at the ASG.” https://t.co/goFJctRtCt

— Under the Buss (@TheUndertheBuss) February 17, 2021

Yeah cuz they know the NBA is trying to cut in line so it's money can get back to being scheduled. https://t.co/GnO7wpFUa5

— the Protagonist (@lordebear) February 17, 2021

*remembers that they’re still doing an all star game in Atlanta in the middle of a pandemic* https://t.co/XhrX3Gkzic

— Frank Ocean owes Detroit (@AyeMrRager) February 17, 2021

Shit I wouldn’t want to put my name on vaccine promo either https://t.co/H1yEHqFuqX

— Suavé (@SuavieJay) February 17, 2021

Super disappointing https://t.co/u8Xzkx5PA6

— michael (@mef_57) February 17, 2021

This report kind of feels like A PR hit against NBA players to nudge them into doing the PSAs for the vaccine. It's definitely a bad look but NBA players shouldn't have to do anything they don't want to do. https://t.co/VicQXBvxTu

— gifdsports (@gifdsports) February 17, 2021

https://twitter.com/Nik_Lust/status/1362117074282303489

We are never getting out of this fucking pandemic. Pathetic. I wish we knew who the anti-vaxx players were. https://t.co/JRrW7JtAhz

— Quiano Ribs (@perro_boi) February 17, 2021

NBA players, what is you doing https://t.co/d7sXD5jVln

— Fernando Gallo (@FernandoRGallo) February 17, 2021

NBA players, what is you doing https://t.co/d7sXD5jVln

— Fernando Gallo (@FernandoRGallo) February 17, 2021

Damn. Honestly it ain’t an NBA players duty to promote a vaccine, That’s on the government. https://t.co/mSAZEToEw7

— Frugal Papi 🇬🇭 (@otisdonks) February 17, 2021

A very polarizing issue. Of course it’s not NBA players jobs to help the government get the vaccine rollout going, but they are extremely lucky citizens who should want to get out of this pandemic as soon as possible.

Tough call all around.

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