Stephen A. Smith Finally Admits: Kyrie Irving Was Spot On About COVID Vaccine Risks

In a stunning turnaround, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith opens up on his podcast about Kyrie Irving's controversial stance on the COVID-19 vaccine. Back in 2021, Smith was furious, calling for Kyrie to retire over his refusal to get vaccinated and the games he missed. Fast-forward to today: Smith now concedes Kyrie had foresight amid the flood of emerging conspiracy theories and vaccine side-effect revelations.

Watch as Smith reflects: "Kyrie's a good brother... In hindsight, that brother [was] right because we see all the conspiracy theories that come out." He breaks down the pressure from billionaires, GMs, and government mandates that shaped the narrative at the time.

This clip is a masterclass in media evolution – or flip-flopping? What do you think? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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