LeBron James Says He Was Vaccinated Against Covid

LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers star, said on Tuesday that he had been vaccinated against the coronavirus, after evading questions about his vaccination status last season. Several other high-profile N.B.A. players have resisted getting vaccinated before the start of the N.B.A. season next month.

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

James did not say which vaccine he had taken or the number of doses he had received. He also said he would not use his platform to publicly encourage others to be vaccinated.

“We’re talking about individuals’ bodies,” he said. “We’re not talking about something that’s political or racism or police brutality and things of that nature.”

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/28/sports/basketball/lebron-james-covid-vaccine.html