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New York Mayor Eric Adams said Monday that he wants to see Kyrie Irving playing at home games for the Brooklyn Nets, but making an exception for the unvaccinated star guard would send the wrong message to the rest of the city.
Adams told CNBC that he had spoken with Nets owner Joseph Tsai about the issue.
I want him on the court. I would do anything to get that ring. I want it so much. There is so much at stake here. The owner of the team spoke with me. Adams said in an interview with CNBC that they want to find a way to get Kyrie on the court, but this is a bigger issue. It would send the wrong message if we told a lot of New York City employees that if they didn't follow the rules, they wouldn't be able to be employed.
Adams said in his statement that the city is looking at March 7 as the date to remove vaccination requirements for indoor dining, fitness and entertainment venues.
The rule that prevents Irving from playing home games makes no sense since away players who are unvaccinated are allowed to play in New York City. Even though he thought the rule was ridiculous, he had to follow the rules. I will open the door that is sending the wrong message if I don't.
Irving, who has been playing in road games for the Nets, said Saturday that he can see light at the end of the tunnel and that he can finally play at home this season. NBA commissioner Adam Silver defended Irving while noting that the mandate also doesn't quite make sense to him because unvaccinated players from opposing teams.
The path to Irving's return to theBarclays Center court now doesn't seem to be as close as he thought.
Businesses have vaccine mandates. City employees are required to have a vaccine. I have to follow the rules. Irving told CNBC that he wants Kyrie on the court. We cannot close down again. I can not have my city close down again.
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