Howard Stern Rips 'Douchebag' Kyrie Irving Over Vaccine: 'Top Idiot In The Country'

Radio icon Howard Stern tore into Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving for refusing to get vaccinated to protect against the coronavirus .

In terms of idiots, hes gotta be the top idiot in the country right now, Stern said on his SiriusXM radio show on Tuesday. Guys got a chance as a young man to make millions of dollars, all hes got to do is get vaccinated, but he doesnt want to get vaccinated.

Irving wont be with the team because it plays in New York City, which has a vaccine mandate that includes pro athletes who play indoors. Hes eligible for at least some road games, but the Nets have said he wont play in those, either.

Irving will forfeit about half of his $35 million salary but he said last week its not about the money.

I am doing whats best for me, he said, according to the Associated Press .

Sterns co-host, Robin Quivers, asked if he knew Irvings reason for refusing the shot.

He doesnt need a reason, just that hes stupid. Because this guys got a history of being stupid, Stern said. Hes one of these guys, hes a flat-earther, too .

Stern also praised Irvings team.

I dont know who runs the Brooklyn Nets, but I wish they were running the country, Stern said. I love this. Basically saying, Listen, douchebag. Youve got to do what is right, thats it.

Stern has repeatedly ripped those whove openly opposed the vaccine, and last month blamed anti-vaxxer imbeciles for clogging hospitals after refusing the shot and getting sick.

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Stay home. Die there with your COVID, Stern said . Dont take the cure, but dont clog up our hospitals with your COVID when you finally get it. Dont bother with science, its too late. Go fuck yourself we just dont have time for you.

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