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NYC Mayor Responds To Kyrie Irving Hecklers, Social Media Reacts

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  • NYC Mayor Eric Adams was heckled by Kyrie Irving supporters at his latest public appearance
  • His quick one-liner set social media into a frenzy
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams made a public appearance Sunday morning to speak on a new parks and recreation initiative.

Midway through his announcement, though, Adams was asked about a different topic that also concerns the NYC community.

A heckler from the crowd began to chant, “Let Kyrie play!”

The heckler is referring to Brooklyn Nets unvaccinated star Kyrie Irving, who’s been unable to play home games this season due to the city’s private sector mandate.

Adams dropped a quick one-liner to the bystander, standing strong on his stance regarding the mandate.

“Listen, you’re right. Kyrie can play tomorrow. Get vaccinated.”

Nets fans are eager to see their superstar return to the home court, especially with Brooklyn looking to make a playoff push with just a few weeks left in the regular season.

At 34-33, the Nets are currently in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. If the season were to end today, a play-in situation would dictate Brooklyn’s postseason fate.

The Nets have been forced to play shorthanded all year long. Irving, as noted, has only been able to participate in road games outside of New York.

On top of that, Kevin Durant missed time with a leg injury that sent the team into a downward spiral. After looking like NBA title contenders over the first months of the season, Brooklyn fell below .500 before seeing Durant return to the floor.

And with just a few more games left on the slate, fans want to see Irving back on the court full time. With the NYC mandate, however, there are only four more road opportunities to see Kyrie play.

With Adams doubling down on his vaccination stance, Brooklyn could ultimately waste a year in which it boasts immense talent.

With the mandate not looking to change any time soon, Irving could also be in danger of missing home playoff games, which severely hinders the Nets’ shot at a championship.

Social Media Reacts To Kyrie Irving’s Absence

Expectedly, Brooklyn fans and media reacted to Irving’s status on Twitter. Most revolve around commissioner Adam Silver and his ability to bypass the mandate with a fine.

We’ll see if anything changes come playoff time. If not, the Nets could be in serious trouble.