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Kyrie Irving BENCHED Over Mandate Protest, Slammed By Stephen A. Smith As “Just Flat Out STUPID”

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Published 14 Oct 2021

Team Rising discusses the Brooklyn Nets' benching of Kyrie Irving over his protest against mandatory vaccinations. About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Follow Rising on social media: Website: Hill.TV Facebook: facebook.com/HillTVLive/ Instagram: @HillTVLive Twitter: @HillTVLive

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@strawberrycar7113 years ago Stephen A Smith is a high level gate keeper for the establishment , “keep them down and in the dark”
A man who gives up 15 million is a man who stands by his principles I don’t think anyone can deny this . 89
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@adee16263 years ago Millions of people are quitting their jobs , there’s nothing to see here. The media’s thirst to make kyrie bend the knee is disturbing 342
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@christopher920513 years ago This segment is horrible. To force someone who doesn't want to take a new vaccine for employment is gross and dismissive of their worries of any long term side effects. Horrible panel. "Sacrifice for the team" gross. ... 167
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@bonnieenright3 years ago IRVING IS A HERO STANDING UP FOR HIS RIGHTS!!!! 32
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@terrencealexander68113 years ago Why can’t Kyrie get tested before games? 95 percent of the nba is vaccinated infecting his teammates isn’t a issue. This is about control and money! I work in nyc and I get tested once a week! 150
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@danbryan26883 years ago I'm confused when the two guest refer to the science...isn't there now 15 plus studies indicating those who have had covid and have natural immunity have equal if not better coverage than those who are vaccinated? Recognizing antibodies should be introduced as an option.. Ignoring or not acknowledging the science is not "following the science" ... 185
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@dimi33913 years ago I really hate when people compare the covid shot to the measles. They aren’t the same virus. If anything, covid shot should be compared with the flu shot. Idk the answer to this but are flu shots mandated at a federal level? Are kids mandated to get the flu shot every year? Are adults mandated to get the flu shot every year? Flu kills people each year too. Where’s the mandate for the flu? 🤔 ... 141
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@KonigGustavAdolph3 years ago Right now, Kyrie Irving is one of the most principled people in the country. 153
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@TeeMilli0N3 years ago I praise Kyrie for his stance, he is really putting his money where his mouth is. This panel is terrible. At least have some kind of debate on the issue 🙄. 186
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@John-mu2js3 years ago The measles vaccine prevents measles. The COVID jab doesn't do the same thing. I'm tired of the comparisons. 27
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@peteh17923 years ago Kyrie didn't "jump off the train". They pushed him off, then asked why he jumped 147
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@chriswallin51653 years ago It’s gross how much they talking about “the science” and at the same ignore the science of how COVID has almost no impact on children. I’m not a scientist but follow the science I like. 61
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@npbae23393 years ago Why no mention of the pro athletes who have witnessed or experienced serious side effects? 77
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@mojozepeda3 years ago Millions of people eat McDonald’s doesn’t mean I’m a conspiracy theorist because I decide not to. 104
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@monicaoldelk-east78853 years ago None of these presentors are looking at the science. Are others asking about the long term ramifications? I need some Kim Iversen! 45
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@MrKilladrow3 years ago Imagine if civil rights leaders took Steven's sheep method, submit to the master.. We need more leaders, more people willing to sacrifice some comfort for what's right... otherwise we're doomed to slavery... More power to you 💪 stay strong Kyrie...STAND against tyranny and forced, untested, unproven medical procedures. ... 79
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@TACNERD13 years ago "Not about an individual's Choice." If you ever hear that out of the mouth of a person in any position of power or influence. RUN! 37
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@7MEGAPIXEL3 years ago Flat earther comment, anything to discredit and marginalize. That’s the game. 37
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@SuperBlacklist33 years ago I'm vaccinated btw. I'm simply not comfortable with giving it to little kids and/or mandating that this early in the game. 25
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@cabney77263 years ago I don’t know if I agree with his stance to take the vaccine or not but I fully agree with sacrificing 15 million for his beliefs some people can’t be bought no matter the number 25
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@rwatt813 years ago Wow this was a one sided debate…. Good way to not represent his side of the story. 84
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@Cmax38913 years ago There's also a responsibility to be honest, but its not being done. 113
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@wiolettapagowski55903 years ago Jim Jones's followers also took one for the team and they were dead right. 22
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@Chris-lf9dl3 years ago This man can afford a good lawyer for a lawsuit against the mandate. Let's go Brandon! 51
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@theman5843 years ago Stephanie A Smith is a weasel hiding behind corporate money. 52
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@yamamancha3 years ago Most people age 50 and younger are at an extremely low risk for a negative health outcome. These mandates have little to do with "the science" if we're talking about actual science and medicine. 23
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@richarddavenport67563 years ago I represent Dr. Anthony Fauci
Dismissed. 40
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@TiMalice20093 years ago Kim needs to be on EVERY segment representing VACCINES. 46
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@CoachAbbey3 years ago "Take up your cross and walk" Kyrie understands the assignment. Many are called but few are chosen. “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, but lose his soul?" 17
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@angelartcritic78463 years ago " we support black voices, unless you get out of line " 🙊 40
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@TRC2963 years ago A year ago, the same people were shouting to give people like kyrie a voice. And now they’re just like “you won’t do what we say? Why?! We posted a square for you on IG!!” 14
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@1000Kraken3 years ago This is what happens when we dont have Kim on the segments. Pure bull. 25
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@SabbathSOG3 years ago Yes Steven Smith, if my master tell me to do something to my own body I got to obey my master. 37
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@MrSuccessful233 years ago Why do they always state "follow the science" when they know they're lying? 23
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@superpatriot67733 years ago His body not his CHOICE!! Steven A. Smith is a TAP DANCER!!!! 31
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@annak5463 years ago I would have been interested in knowing their response to the fact that even the vaccinated players can contract the virus and spread it too. Why is that not a concern to the league? Talking about being one with the team, why not be extra safe and make all players self quarantine?? They are not willing to take a chance with Irving because he might catch the virus and spread it. Ok, fine. But the same can be said for every single person working with the team. ... 25
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@mylesmullaly77743 years ago As someone who took two vaccine shots I can still understand why some people are hesitant 12
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@bizzyb26223 years ago But the NBA did not mandate Vaccine. It’s the city and State that Kyrie lives in. 9
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@turobzbmp3 years ago Kyrie is wealthy enough to the point that he can give them 10 negative Covid tests a day to show he doesn't have it. This has gone far beyond concern for health at this point. it's about the same shut up and dribble garbage they we're all mad about last year. ... 27
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@SamoreLoveReacts3 years ago I'm so sick of everyone talking about the earth comments. I feel that is so childish to bring up because it doesn't have anything to do with the situation that we are currently talking about. 6
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@donaldfish23163 years ago The problem is that once a person has gotten infected, then that person has a stronger immunity to COVID than that of a person who got the vaccine. />Even the CDC has reported in May 2021 that combined vaccine and natural (people who were infected) of people over 16 was sitting at close to 83%. ... 43
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@mrs.humbledfive92973 years ago I stand with Irving. Let's go Brandon! 6
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@changingworld74673 years ago This is four people looking for a job on CNN... 19
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@m3ke683 years ago She calls him selfish then says he’s generous… lol… 15
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@linkvigilante213 years ago The guy who represents fauci doesn’t get it. What a surprise… 21
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@Reality_C3 years ago He stood up for his values!! Thank you sir for sacrificing for freedom!! 15
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@BraveToyReviews3 years ago This segment might as well have been on CNN glad to see it was ratioed. This segment desperately needed Kim Iversen. I feel like the hill is using Kim for credibility but has clearly cut back on her segments. 6
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@usmcdevildog69353 years ago When he said "I represent Dr fauchi" his credibility became💩 6
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@SabbathSOG3 years ago Steven you're still on the plantation. 10
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@hundohan32803 years ago I came here to see a fight; where’s kim iverson? 11
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@michaeldefilippo27283 years ago This segment needed Kim- instead we got some guy that “represents Fauci”- imagine saying that with a straight face and not throwing up…. 4
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@technokicksyourass3 years ago I love how the pro-mandate guys always politely avoid talking about the life and health impacts of the people that have been FIRED from their jobs. Selfish SOBs... 7
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@losttribe91073 years ago Norway, Sweden and Denmark have zero Covid restrictions now. 3
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@brownieboiii3 years ago The protected need to be protected from the unprotected by forcing the unprotected to use the protection that didn't protect the protected 4
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@alreadythen13 years ago Isn’it a public safety issue too to force someone a vaccine that can cause myocarditis or blood clot? 3
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@Yahrahn3 years ago There is life after the NBA, he don’t want it in his system, this is America we have choices, Stephen A made his choice as did Kyrie… next headline. 5
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@thesuperdingos3 years ago This makes people not want to take the poke even more. And what does his flat earth believes have to do with this? They’re so desperate. I don’t really care if a athlete doesn’t want to take a poke. That’s on them. 11
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@evanwilliams45323 years ago Pretty sure this is not a "well tested". We're literally the test trial 12
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@creightongerard38953 years ago Lol Will Jawendo comitted Rising-suicide with the line, "I stand with Dr. Faucci". Can't wait to read these comments. 4
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@wp73853 years ago Listening to the whole video, I now understand why there’s more dislikes to likes 5
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@janetmccarter95613 years ago All of America knows what Fauci and his team says. Why not have some other doctors, specialists, and nurses speak to the issue? 3
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@mellymomolove3 years ago Natural immunity is not a conspiracy theory. Notice they dont cover Irving's actual statements on the matter. He is the opposite of selfish. His arguments and reasoning behind this decision are logical and factual. 2
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@janecadousteau33703 years ago I wish Kim was in on this conversation. 9
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@xiaodaigu56593 years ago "I am following the science!" LOL 2
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@LLB-lh2lh3 years ago one thing this pandemic has reminded me of is how pointless pro sports are 2
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@MQT.Onewheel3 years ago This was the worst take, I've seen on all sides.
Surprisingly Ryan Grimm for once in a 100 episodes finally surprised me with one of the better takes. 6
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@zupzup86643 years ago Vaccines have very low efficacy, and unknown medium/long term effects. Why isn’t the dialogue about antibodies? There is something very wrong about all this, including the way shows like this discuss things. At least Kim uses data and logic. ... 6
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@davejorgenson23 years ago Lol, I would write my thoughts about the absolute ridiculousness of what I just watched but it would take me longer to write than the time it took you sit through the video. I'll just say this, to see this much uproar about something that kills less than 2% of the ppl who contract it raises a great deal of questions for me. To force ppl to take an unproven medicine that is not going to stop, or prevent them from contracting or spreading it raises even more questions for me. I think I'll be just fine. ... 5
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@ckez47243 years ago Kyrie Irving I have more
Respect for you 2
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@chiefnochillsteph41463 years ago Tell the Stephen A's that Kyrie and those like him are part of "TEAM FREE" 2
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@D_Rog793 years ago What’s bothersome is that Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards was allowed to play at Barclays Center against the Brooklyn Nets while “unvaccinated”. How can a visitor be allowed to play there unvaccinated by a home team player is not allowed. Make it make sense. This shows it’s now a “health reason” for not permitting him to play. They’re trying to black ball Kyrie Irving. ... 1
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@Haz22883 years ago "Not to mention compromising my own bankroll". Exactly. Some people value their principles over money 🤷🏽‍♂️ 1
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@parisfavors19843 years ago Are all these people ignorant. Please stop putting this on private companies. Companies are following the Government not the other way around. It's convenient for your argument but disingenuous! 1
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@jairkerker28213 years ago Wow.. loyalty.
That's a long lost trait I'd like to see revived. 2
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@digitalsalsas3 years ago Flat earth was a psyop but endless respect to Kyrie for standing strong here.. And no one likes Stephen A smith. Espn is owned by Disney, flush em all down the drain 1
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@freedomthinker30413 years ago Kyrie Irving keep standing strong. Next this panel will say slavery is okay because it is a necessity for the good of public health and safety. Oh that's right this already happened and guess what and although it still is going on. It was wrong and unlawful. ... 1
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@paularcaria3 years ago As soon as I heard Fauci I was turned off 1
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@erichoward82493 years ago Wow this conversation was horrible. I thought the rise was supposed to deliver unbiased news segments. Where is Kim during this segment? There needs to be more balance on nuanced topics like this one. 1
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@tylerrolandmorris3 years ago The Hill really hasn't been the same since Krystal and Saagar left. 3
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@wmatchin3 years ago Ryan should have been informed in advance that the restriction is due to city of NY, not the NBA. Other teams with unvaccinated players aren't dealing with the same issue because their city doesn't have a restriction. ... 1
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@lewisboyd14803 years ago It is irresponsible and possible criminal to force shots that do not have long term studies and also after all the reports to VAERS, both are not very comforting. 2
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@kevink71693 years ago On one hand, I’m anti mandate, on the other hand, I’m a Knicks fan and am anti nets success 2
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@efren78253 years ago Ryan Grim would make any news story sound bland, 'UFO's have landed on the white house lawn', coming from him I would still start to dose off. 8
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@slayer68673 years ago They are telling you that you have to take it that's crazy 2
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@heart4serving3 years ago Hope he's still representing Fauci with this new indictment that came out today of crimes against humanity 🥴 1
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@mikeJohnson22223 years ago It's his body... It's his choice... It's his right. 1
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@acgeo75023 years ago Good for him!! Standing up to tyranny!!! 1
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@misterninety32593 years ago You can’t mandate that a woman carry a baby to term and give it up for adoption, if she preferred to get a termination, right? “ My body my choice!” But, for something with a 98% survival rate, a jab mandate is acceptable? Ladies, speak on this. ...
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@jeandubi3 years ago Tell this to Brandon Goodwin nba player who suffered blood clots after taking the vax19 1
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@johnnelson92523 years ago I think the Nets, as a private entity, should hold the players to a no child policy because if the little brats get Covid-19 those dads won’t have their minds on their game. 1
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@alichow82113 years ago he represents big pharma of course he supports the federal mandate. it’s putting money in his pocket 1
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@kingade29313 years ago The NFL did not have any rules ordering players not to kneel or to stand during the national anthem in 2016. Comparing this to Kaep’s protest against police brutality is factually incorrect. He wasn’t breaking any rules.
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@SikhJedi3 years ago Steven A Smith always bows down to his zaddys 1
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@titusdawson3 years ago It’s misinformation to imply that misinformation is the reason why Kyrie refuses to get the jab.