Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving says he's opting against Covid-19 vaccination, effectively benching him from games. His decision will likely not influence others, experts say.
"I’m all in with Kyrie," said one fan. "He can do what he wants, but I’m telling everyone to get the vaccine."
Celebrities’ “behaviors carry an enormous amount of weight due to their platforms and social media presence,” Boyd said. “It’s essential to remember celebrities are people, too. Their celebrity facilitates an unspoken sense of responsibility. However, they too are entitled to make personal life choices and cope with their choice’s ramifications and benefits.”
“I am doing what’s best for me. I know the consequences here and if it means that I’m judged and demonized for that, that’s just what it is,” he added.
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