JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Stephen A. Smith apologizes for criticizing NBA star Kyrie Irving's refusal to get vaccinated
Irving was forbidden to play home games during the height of the COVID pandemic due to his decision not to receive mandatory vaccinations. This cost him $11,400,000 in game checks during the 2021-2022 NBA season and a $100,000,000 extension with the Brooklyn Nets.