NBA Covid News: With vaccination efforts continuing to rise across the country, several eligible NBA players have received an initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in March that changes to the leagueβs health and safety protocols would be in store for those who decide to get the vaccine.
Of the 481 players tested for COVID-19 since March 24, one new player has returned a confirmed positive test.
Earlier, Julius “Dr. J” Erving is the latest NBA legend to reveal that he’s gotten vaccinated against the coronavirus, doing so Monday. Much like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Gregg Popovich, and Bill Russell before him, Erving made the announcement in the form of a video distributed through the league.
“We were never afraid to take the big shot,” ErvingΒ said in the video.
Erving turned 71 on Monday, meaning he is well within the current age guidelines for vaccine eligibility as established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The video he appears in also includes short clips of Jerry West, Dave Bing, and Wayne Embry receiving their vaccinations.
NBA Players who got the Covid-19 vaccine
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Today, players and staff received their COVID-19 vaccines, distributed by @HyVee π pic.twitter.com/5ci2PnCIZi
β Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 6, 2021
Another step in the right direction.
COVID-19 vaccines are now available to ππππππππ 16 years and older in OK, and today @OUHealth began distribution to our team!
Keep yourself and your team safe.
Info and appts π | https://t.co/iwslKzCxiU pic.twitter.com/aEqK1HSMfsβ OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 30, 2021
With an assist from our long-time partner @NovantHealth and in conjunction with @ncdhhs, some members of Hornets basketball operations received their COVID-19 vaccine today.
For COVID-19 vaccine info and to pre-register visit https://t.co/WPv1X3CSX2. #ArmsAgainstCOVID pic.twitter.com/IAYqoarSZE
β Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) March 29, 2021
β Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 19, 2021
At the State Farm Arena I was grateful to receive the first dose of the COVID vaccine. In this critical time it is important to believe in the benefits of the vaccine and protect all of our love ones. I look forward to the second dosage and to a new chapter of our life. pic.twitter.com/hg2XxGsJGS
β DANILO GALLINARI (@gallinari8888) March 19, 2021
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