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There’s a Catch That Would Still Prevent Kyrie Irving From Playing at Barclays Center

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving finally breaks his silence on his thought process when it comes to the COVID vaccine

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Boston Celtics Guard Kyrie Irving (11) looks on before a NBA game between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers on March 11, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire)

Kyrie Irving may not be in the clear just yet.

New York City will lift their vaccine mandate required for indoor spaces in the city on March 7th. This would almost certainly clear the way for Kyrie Irving to play at home again.

However, there appears to be a catch that would still prevent Irving from playing at Barclays Center.

Per Shams Charania, Irving would still be unable to play at home due to the private sector vaccine mandate. That requires private businesses to ban all unvaccinated employees which, unfortunately for the Nets, includes Irving. He can, however, at least be with the team on the bench now during home games.

For now Kyrie Irving is still barred from playing at home. With only so much time left before the playoffs in mid-April, the Nets better hope things change sooner rather than later.

You have to assume this mandate will eventually get lifted too.


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