Beer, Krispy Kreme donuts, and even cash have been used as incentives for people to get the shot, but this would be a pretty “sexy” offer. Furthermore, Irving isn’t the only NBA player who has refused to publicly confirm he received the vaccine.
Andrew Wiggins, Bradley Beal, and Michael Porter, Jr. are only a handful of other players who have expressed hesitation with regard to getting vaccinated. The NBA rejected Wiggins’ request for a religious exemption, and Porter, Jr. said he’s not comfortable with taking the shot even though he contracted the virus twice.
Here’s how people reacted when Irving refused to get the vaccine: