Durant Says He Won’t Lobby Nets’ Irving to Get Vaccinated

Durant Says He Won’t Lobby Nets’ Irving to Get Vaccinated
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) and James Harden (13), during an NBA game against the Milwaukee Bucks in New York on Jan. 7, 2022. Adam Hunger/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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NEW YORK—Kevin Durant reiterated Friday that he won’t lobby teammate Kyrie Irving to get vaccinated against the coronavirus so he could be eligible to play in all the Brooklyn Nets’ games.

In fact, he won’t even ask his close friend why he refuses to get the shot.