LeBron James Refuses To Socializing The COVID-19 Vaccine: I Don't Want To Interfere With People's Bodies

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JAKARTA - LeBron James has refused to advocate for a COVID-19 vaccine against other basketball players, saying it is inappropriate for him to be "involved" in decisions regarding "people's bodies."

James made this statement at a Los Angeles Lakers media conference that revolved around vaccines and the joining of former league MVP Russell Westbrook.

But it was the COVID-19 vaccination that took center stage after James confirmed he had been fully vaccinated despite being "very skeptical of any of it" before he researched it himself.

"I'm not discussing other people and what they should do," said James, as quoted by Antara, Wednesday.

"We're talking about people's bodies. We're not talking about anything political or racism or police brutality," James continued. "I don't think I personally have to get involved in what other people have to do for their bodies and livelihoods."

"I know what I've done for me and my family. ... But as far as speaking for everyone and their individuality and everything they want to do, that's not my job."

Lakers coach Frank Vogel said his team was on track to be 100 percent vaccinated.

"I am very proud of our people who made that commitment," Vogel said.

James also touched on Westbrook's joining and what the two-time NBA champion needed to do in his first year with the Lakers.

"We need Russ to be Russ," said James. "We don't need Russ to turn into anyone, that's why we got him."

Westbrook brought statistical averages of 22.2 points, 11.7 assists, and 11.5 rebounds throughout his career to join the Lakers.