Celtics’ Enes Kanter rips LeBron James for failing to publicly advocate for COVID vaccine: ‘It’s ridiculous’

Boston Celtics forward Enes Kanter blasted LeBron James for refusing to become a public advocate for the coronavirus vaccine while some stars have struggled to come around to getting it.

In an interview on Saturday night, Kanter said he “couldn’t believe” the Los Angeles Lakers forward wasn’t using his large platform to push the vaccine.

“When I heard it, I was very disappointed, and it’s ridiculous. Obviously, LeBron James, he’s one of the faces of the league, and he should be the first one to go out there and say, ‘Listen, everyone. I got the vaccine, and I’m encouraging everyone, my community, everyone, basketball fans, non-basketball fans and sports fans are just going out there and get this vaccine, so we can save other lives.’

“When I heard that, I just couldn’t believe it. But I hope he can educate himself about this vaccination and inspire and encourage other people around him,” he told CNN.- READ MORE