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Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins regrets having been vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine during the 2021-202 season, but later won. NBA Championship And he said he was an all-star nominee.
Wiggins expressed his regret this week in an interview with sports website FanSided.
“I still want me Did not get [vaccinated], To be honest, the 27-year-old All-Star told FanSided’s Mark Carman.
Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors will host the Rally O’Brien Championship Trophy at the 2022 Victory Parade Rally at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California on June 20, 2022.
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Wiggins admitted that the season was the best of his eight-year career and he was vaccinated so he could only play under NBA guidelines and health and safety rules in the first place.
“I did that, and I was the All-Star Champion this year, it was just a good part not to miss the year, which is the best year of my career,” he said in an interview. I did.
However, he cautioned that he would be “forced” by the NBA to receive the vaccine.
NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors Andrew Wiggins will play against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
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Wiggins added: Everything in my body, So I didn’t like it and I didn’t like it wasn’t my choice. I didn’t like either getting it or not playing it. “
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Throughout the NBA season, Wiggins resolutely resisted vaccine requirements and applied for a religious exemption. However, he was rejected and eventually vaccinated to play.
Stephen Curry # 30 and Andrew Wiggins # 22 from the Golden State Warriors hug after Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on June 16, 2022.
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Following that decision, Wiggins led his team to the championship and was probably the second most valuable player in the entire Golden State championship run. Final MVP Stephen Curry — Average 18.3 points and 8.8 rebounds per NBA Finals match.
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In another interview with Fox News Digital, Wiggins said he loved the Golden State organization and was proud to play under Steve Kerr.
“Steve [Kerr] A great coach. The player’s coach, “said Wiggins. He gives confidence to all players and he lets you play your game when you are on the court. Whatever your game is, he lets you play it. “
Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors will pose for a portrait at the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after winning Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals on June 16, 2022 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
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“He keeps the team motivated. He keeps the team running and makes everyone responsible,” Wiggins said. “I love the Golden State. I love the organization. They treat me and my family very well. I love it.”
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Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors will dribble the ball against the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco, California on June 13, 2022.
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2022-2023 is the final year of Wiggins’ contract with the team, but he is eligible for an extension.
Fox News Joe Morgan contributed to this report.
