Stephen A. Smith Claims Dallas Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving Was ‘Right’ About Covid-19 Conspiracy Theories

Ahmad Austin Jr. Oct 21st, 2025, 10:20 am

Stephen A. Smith now believes that Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving was right all along in his reluctance to get the Covid-19 vaccine.

At the beginning of the 2021-21 season, Irving — then a member of the Brooklyn Nets — was deemed ineligible to play due to his refusal to get the vaccine. Getting vaccinated against the coronavirus was mandated by New York City. Irving did not return to the court until December of that year.

Naturally, the situation caused quite a stir in the sports world. Irving held firm in his stance against the vaccine, and his supporters harshly criticized both the team and the NBA for keeping him off the court.

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