NBA Vaccine Mandate A Source Of Tension

NBA Vaccine Mandate A Source Of Tension

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Other, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the rising tensions between unvaccinated NBA players and local officials due to strict quarantine rules, especially when traveling to Canada. It highlights the controversy surrounding vaccination mandates, with players like Kyrie Irving facing pressure to get vaccinated or miss games. Public pressure and city mandates have led to a rise in vaccination rates among NBA players, with 95% having received at least one COVID shot. The video explores the impact of these mandates on players' decisions and team strength as the NBA season approaches.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential consequence might unvaccinated NBA players face when traveling to Canada?

Community service

Suspension from games

Jail time

Fines

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might Kyrie Irving miss home games according to the vaccine mandates?

He is unvaccinated

He is on vacation

He is injured

He is protesting

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of Kareem Abdul Jabbar regarding unvaccinated NBA players?

They should be ignored

They should be praised

They should be given more time

They should be disciplined

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of NBA players have received at least one COVID shot?

85%

90%

100%

95%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the NBA's vaccination rates compare to those of the MLB and NFL?

Lower

Higher

The same

Not mentioned

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