No jab, no play, Kyrie

THE Brooklyn Nets decided on Tuesday to bar star guard Kyrie Irving from practice as well as games in the NBA season that gets underway next week because he refuses to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

“Given the evolving nature of the situation and after thorough deliberation, we have decided Kyrie Irving will not play or practice with the team until he is eligible to be a full participant,” Nets general manager Sean Marks said.

“Kyrie has made a personal choice, and we respect his individual right to choose.”