Anti-Vax Protesters Rush Brooklyn Basketball Arena in Support of Nets Star Kyrie Irving

2 年前

A group of anti-vaccine protesters attempted to push their way into Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Sunday, October 24, in support of Nets point guard Kyrie Irving, who has been forced to sit out the NBA season after refusing a COVID-19 vaccination.

This footage by Tom Frezza, taken in the plaza outside Barclays Center, shows protesters trying to enter the arena doors. The protesters can be heard saying “let Kyrie play.”

Irving, the Nets starting point guard, is one of the highest profile American athletes to turn down a vaccine, and is currently the only NBA player unable to suit up for games, due to his opposition and local laws. New York City’s vaccinate mandate requires at least one vaccination shot for entry to public gyms, which Barclays Center is considered. The Nets were playing the Charlotte Hornets inside Barclays Center on Sunday afternoon.

Media citing the spokesperson for Barclays Center reported the stadium “briefly closed its doors in order to clear protesters from the main doors on the plaza and ensure guests could safely enter the arena.” Credit: Tom Frezza via Storyful