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28.09.2022 - 01:41 / deadline.com
“I gave up 4 years, $100-something million deciding to be unvaccinated,” said Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving said at the team’s press day yesterday. “That was the decision, it was: contract [and] get vaccinated or be unvaccinated and there’s a level of uncertainty of your future — whether you’re going to be in this league, whether you’re going to be on this team — for this decision.”
Irving refused to be vaccinated last season, even as New York City’s mandate required it for Brooklyn Nets home games. That kept him out of Brooklyn’s rotation for much of the season, until the requirement was lifted in March.
Irving indicated that the decision was not an easy one.
“I had to deal with that real life circumstance of losing my job while trying to secure my future for myself and my family.”
"I gave up 4 years, $100-something million deciding to be unvaccinated. I had to deal with that real life circumstance of losing my job."
– Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/QMSZyG4YfC
— Nets Videos (@SNYNets) September 26, 2022
Irving is, without a doubt, a box office draw for the NBA, whether at the turnstiles or on TV. It’s a sure bet the league and the Nets are happy to have him back with teammate Kevin Durant during for the upcoming season.
The team is prominently featured in the NBA’s national TV schedule, especially in January when they’ll see nationally-televised matches with the Eastern Conference Champion Boston Celtics; the red-hot Phoenix Suns, who had the best record in the NBA last season; and the rising Philadelphia 76ers featuring ex-Net James Harden and arguably the league’s best big man, Joel Embid.
Irving’s stance also created issues with Nike, which was “unlikely to extend him to a similar signature deal beyond the 2022-23
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Kim Kardashian is wrapping up a long day.
Gigi Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio are still going strong. This past week, Hadid walked the runway at the Versace Fashion Show, with Leo’s ex, Camila Morrone, sitting at the front row of her show.Gigi Hadid’s dad Mohamed shares insight on rumors she’s dating Leonardo DiCaprioLauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos & Leo DiCaprio attend Anna Wintour’s party in New YorkHadid looked focus as she walked down the runway, wearing an all black outfit with some striking eye shadow.Morrone was photographed in her front row seat. She was also wearing an all black outfit made up of a stylish corset, some pants and heels.
, the father of her two children, True and No Name (yet). Romance rumors spread after Italian actor Michele Morrone posted pics of himself and Khloé hanging out at the Dolce & Gabbana spring/summer 2023.
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Kim Kardashian is looking fierce on her night out!
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Kate Moss put on a leggy display as she stepped out at the Versace afterparty during Milan Fashion Week on Friday. The model, 48, showed off her figure in a thigh-skimming mini dress with a halterneck and sheer mesh panels. She flung a statement leopard print coat over on shoulder and boosted her height with a pair of perspex heels with heart shaped toes.
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Paris Hilton walked the runway during Versace‘s big show in Milan!