There was a report earlier this year that Andrew Wiggins would not get vaccinated against COVID-19 unless forced to do so. It appears his decision and stance on the issue has not changed and that could be a problem for the Golden State Warriors this season. The city of San Francisco currently requires proof of vaccination for large indoor events and that includes basketball games. A report indicated that the Warriors put Wiggins in contact with an Oakland doctor to discuss the vaccine, but his mind was not changed.
The Warriors have “increasing concern” about the availability of Andrew Wiggins due to local COVID-19 mandates, per @Rusty_SFChron
He has declined getting the vaccine and said he won’t receive it unless he’s forced to. pic.twitter.com/XAMkXanGCp
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 23, 2021
Andrew Wiggins had this to say back on March 22nd: “To each his own, really. Whoever wants to get it, can get it; whoever doesn’t want to get it, don’t get it. Right now, I’m not getting it, but it’s no knock on anyone else that’s getting it. I make my own decisions. But right now, I decided not to get it. Yeah, I don’t really see myself getting it any time soon, unless I’m forced to somehow, other than that, I’m good.”
The #DeltaVariant is more dangerous than other variants of the virus that causes #COVID19.
Get vaccinated as soon as you can. If you’re in an area of substantial or high transmission, wear a mask indoors in public, even if you’re fully vaccinated.
More: https://t.co/vwRERgaGg9.
— CDC (@CDCgov) August 13, 2021
The Warriors could ill afford to lose their starting forward for all of their home games this season. Some kind of compromise could be reached or Andrew Wiggins could change his mind for one reason or another. The situation currently would best be described as a tough situation for the Warriors organization.
We here at Def Pen Sports will continue to monitor this situation and provide any updates available.
