Ted Cruz backs NBA players’ vaccine status positions – By Ryan Gaydos (FOX News) / Sept 30 2021
Republican Texas senator also showed support for LeBron James’ stance on advocating for others to get the jab
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, expressed his support for a handful of NBA players who defended their position on the coronavirus vaccine as well as LeBron James who said he wasn’t going to influence any player or teammate one way or the other on the jab.
Cruz, who has mostly been critical of the NBA and its stance on social justice issues and relationship with China, tweeted Wednesday he stood with Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, Golden State Warriors guard Andrew Wiggins, Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal and Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac.
I stand with Kyrie Irving.
I stand with Andrew Wiggins.
I stand with Bradley Beal.
I stand with Jonathan Isaac.#NBA#YourBodyYourChoice https://t.co/kn74nwjVRV
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) September 29, 2021
The senator wrote he even stood with James on his stance. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar said Tuesday “that’s not my job” when asked whether he felt he needed to publicly advocate for players and others to get the vaccine.
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