Brooklyn Nets decision to bench Kyrie Irving until he’s vaccinated could cost the all-star guard $15 million

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Description: Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving won’t play for the team during the 2021-22 season as long as he remains unvaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced.

Source: MarketWatch.com

Date: Oct 12, 2021

Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/nbas-nets-will-not-allow-star-kyrie-irving-to-play-this-season-until-he-is-vaccinated-11634053039?mod=home-page

Questions for discussion:

  • What are the managerial implications for this decision?
  • What impact do you think it will have on other businesses and employees dealing with the same issue of employees refusing to be vaccinated?