In an interview with NetsDaily Friday morning in New York, Joe Tsai said that he has “all the patience” in waiting for a resolution of the controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving’s refusal to get vaccinated. He also revealed that he’s had “multiple conversations” with Irving about the “facts” surrounding the COVID-19 shot but that he really doesn’t understand his star shooting guard’s reluctance to get at least one jab which would get him back at Barclays Center.
Tsai would not criticize Irving’s decision, being careful to show “respect” for it, but also pointing out that in a team sport, permitting him to play only road games would be “disruptive.