The COVID-19 vaccination status of players in the NBA has caused some to draw lines in the sand. 

Players like Andrew Wiggins, Kyrie Irving and Jonathan Isaac have vehemently spoke against the idea of being forced to receive vaccination against the virus, although it has led to the death of over 700,000 people in the U.S. 

However, the latest call out comes from Boston Celtics forward Enes Kanter, who criticized Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, the most public figure in the NBA for the past 19 years, for not advocating for the vaccine. 

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James said publicly advocating for the vaccine is “not my job.” 

“I can speak about myself, I think everyone has their own choice to do what they feel is right for themselves and their families,” LeBron said. “I know that I was very skeptical about it all, but after doing my research, I felt like it was best suited for not only me, but my friends. That’s why I decided to do it.” 

“You guys know me, anything I talk about, I don’t talk about other people and what they should do. I speak for me and my family. That’s what it’s about,” James continued. “We’re talking about individual bodies. We’re not talking about something political, or racism or police brutality. We’re talking about people’s bodies and well-being. I don’t think I personally should get involved in what other people should do for their bodies and livelihoods. That would be like me talking about if somebody should take this job or not. Listen, you have to do what’s best for you and your family.”  

“I know what I did for me and my family. I know what some of my friends did for their families. But as far as speaking for everybody and their individualities, and things they want to do, that’s not my job.” 

In a CNN interview, Kanter said James’ comments were ridiculous. 

“When I heard it, I was very disappointed, and it’s ridiculous,” Kanter said. “Obviously, LeBron James, he’s one of the faces of the league, and he should be the first one to go out there and say, ‘Listen, everyone. I got the vaccine, and I’m encouraging everyone, my community, everyone, basketball fans, non-basketball fans and sports fans are just going out there and get this vaccine, so we can save other lives.’ When I heard that, I just couldn’t believe it. But I hope he can educate himself about this vaccination and inspire and encourage other people around him.” 

On Friday, the COVID-19 death toll eclipsed 700,000 in the U.S. On average, about 105,054 people are reported to have new COVID-19 infections every day, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. However, the number of cases is 12,000 less than the average from a week ago. 

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