Gregg Popovich calls receiving COVID-19 vaccine 'no-brainer', urges people to follow him

Gregg Popovich – who turned 72 this week – celebrated his birthday by promoting COVID-19 vaccine. San Antonio Spurs he coach was a part of NBA's Public Service Anuncement, urging people to do same and get vaccinated soon. video was also shared by San Antonio Spurs, and includes a small clip of coach receiving his vaccination. 

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What is Gregg Popovich ? NBA coach received COVID-19 vaccination

"Sciencewise, it's a -brainer," Popovich says in video. "It's right thing to do so we can all get on track again". Since vaccination has been available, NBA has been campaigning for it, trying to raise awareness. Popovich, over 65 years of , falls under guidelines set by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for vaccine's eligibility. 

Later, Popovich also told health care worker that he did t feel ill after taking vaccine. 

Where is Gregg Popovich COVID vaccine video shown?

He ded that vaccine will keep him, his family and or people safe. "Wearing masks is important, and to get vaccine does give you an ded level of assurance". video will also air during Thursday night's (Friday IST) doubleheer on TNT. 

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Or NBA coaches – Dwane Casey, Terry Stotts, Stan Van Gundy and Tom Thibodeau are also in ir 60s. ditionally, staff and or personnel are also over of 50. This month, Spurs' assistant coach Becky Hammon and ar staff member was under league's health and safety protocols, causing game to be postponed. 

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As per CDC's guidelines, health care personnel, people living in long-term care facilities, front-like workers and those above of 65 are to be prioritized. People who have "underlying medical conditions" which increase  chance of contracting COVID-19 are also included.

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Earlier this month, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar also received COVID-19 vaccine. “We have to find new ways to keep each or safe,” he said, also featuring in a video where he received vaccine. He even spoke about vaccine eligibility provided by  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

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(Im credits: San Antonio Spurs Twitter)