Shams Charania of The Athletic released a joint statement from the NBA-NBPA supporting New York Mayor Eric Adam's decision to allow unvaccinated athletes to be eligible to play.

This exemption will allow players like Kyrie Irving to play full-time this season.

NBA-NBPA statement following Mayor Eric Adams announcing exemption for unvaccinated athletes and performers to perform in NYC: pic.twitter.com/m4i0ReiwsH

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 24, 2022