NBA star Andrew Wiggins receives Covid-19 vaccine after being denied religious exemption

Asked about his stance on vaccinations on the Warriors’ media day on Monday, Wiggins said he will “keep fighting for what I believe and for what I think is right … Which is right for one person. is not for the other and vice versa. “

Kerr confirmed Wiggins’ vaccination status on Sunday during his press briefing.

“Andrew got the shot,” Kerr said. “He just told me today that he’s okay with us acknowledging him and that will be the end. So I’m not going to answer any questions beyond that.”

Wiggins ‘vaccination comes as the NBA and other leagues grapple with players’ reluctance to get vaccinated. About 90% of NBA players are vaccinated, according to ESPN.

NBA superstar LeBron James was also recently vaccinated after being hesitant to start. Other stars, like Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving, are still hesitant or have not disclosed their vaccination status.

The NBA does not require players to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Referees and other staff who work closely with players should be fully immunized.

However, in September, the league warned that vaccination mandates set by New York and San Francisco could bar Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors players from playing at home games this season if they are not vaccinated or exempt.

Unvaccinated players who do not comply with local vaccination mandates will not be paid for games they miss, according to an announcement Wednesday by Mike Bass, executive chairman of NBA communications.

Players from visiting teams competing in city arenas are not included in local government vaccination mandates.

The Warriors are scheduled to open the 2021-2022 NBA regular season on Oct. 19 on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors’ first home game is scheduled for Oct. 21 against the Los Angeles Clippers.