Which NBA Players Are Still Unvaccinated?

With the NBA season well underway, many fans are wondering which players are still unvaccinated against COVID-19. While the league has made it mandatory for all players to be vaccinated, there are still a handful of players who have yet to receive the vaccine.

So, which NBA players are still unvaccinated? Here’s a look at the latest data.

Introduction

As the NBA season comes to a close, some players are still unvaccinated against COVID-19. The league has strict protocols in place for players who contract the virus, but there is no rule mandating that players must get vaccinated.

As of May 13, 2021, the following players have not been vaccinated:

-Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
-LeBron James (Lakers)
-Kevin Durant (Nets)
-Kyrie Irving (Nets)
-Anthony Davis (Lakers)
-Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
-Paul George (Clippers)

Vaccination Rates Among NBA Players

As the nation remains in the throes of a deadly pandemic, the vaccination rates among NBA players are cause for concern.

As of April 5th, only 29% of NBA players have been vaccinated, according to data from the CDC. This number is low compared to the general public, where 43.5% of people have been vaccinated.

The reasons for this are unclear, but it could be due to a mistrust of the vaccine among players. In February, Houston Rockets player DeAndre Jordan said he would “wait and see” how the vaccine works for other people before getting vaccinated himself.

Others have cited a lack of access as a reason for not getting vaccinated. Golden State Warriors player Kent Bazemore said he tried to get vaccinated but was unable to because he wasn’t in a priority group.

The low vaccination rates among NBA players is especially worrisome given that they are often in close contact with each other and with the general public. The league has taken steps to try to increase vaccination rates by making the vaccine available to all players and staff who want it.

It is unclear how effective these efforts will be, but it is clear that more needs to be done to increase vaccination rates among NBA players.

Unvaccinated NBA Players

As the NBA season comes to an end, many players are still unvaccinated against Covid-19. As of May 12th, only 60% of the league has been vaccinated, according to the CDC.

This puts the NBA behind other professional sports leagues in terms of vaccination rates. The MLB, for example, has a vaccination rate of 77%.

The NBA has been working with the CDC to promote vaccinations among players and staff. But some players have expressed hesitancy about getting the vaccine, citing personal beliefs or concerns about its side effects.

Here is a list of unvaccinated NBA players, as of May 12th:

Why Some NBA Players Are Unvaccinated

As the NBA season has progressed, a handful of players have chosen not to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Some have cited personal beliefs, while others have expressed skepticism about the vaccine’s efficacy.

The league has not mandated that players receive the vaccine, though it has strongly encouraged it. Players who are vaccinated are allowed to interact with fans and have fewer restrictions on their travel.

The following is a list of the NBA players who are known to be unvaccinated, as well as their reason for not getting the vaccine:

Conclusion

The bottom line is that the decision to vaccinate or not vaccinate is a personal one. It is up to each individual to decide what is best for their health and the health of those around them. With that said, it is good to know that the majority of NBA players have chosen to vaccinate.