John Stockton, the NBA Hall of Famer, has recently taken a rebellious stance against vaccines and COVID-19 restrictions.
His reasons, however, diverge from scientific consensus and are rooted in personal experiences and misconceptions.
In a federal court declaration, Stockton joined other plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Washington State Office of the Attorney General.
The lawsuit challenges the state’s policies that restricted doctors from speaking out against what Stockton refers to as “the mainstream Covid narrative.”
He believes that doctors’ free-speech rights were violated when they expressed views contrary to this narrative.
Stockton’s personal experiences play a significant role in his opposition.
He contracted the flu decades ago despite receiving the flu vaccine, leading him to notice a “pattern.”
Additionally, he claims that one of his children suffered harm from vaccines. A chiropractor even advised him to consider not vaccinating his children.
John Stockton filed a court declaration detailing his opposition to vaccines and COVID-19 rules, citing personal experiences and a pattern of flu after vaccination. He claims harm to his child from vaccines and was advised against vaccinating by a chiropractor
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 10, 2024
The retired NBA star and his fellow plaintiffs seek a preliminary injunction to prevent the defendants from investigating or sanctioning physicians who speak out against the government endorsed Covid narrative in public forums.
In a sports documentary in 2021, Stockton expressed his frustration:
“My kids and grandkids hearing these things and accepting them as truth when I know by my significant amount of research that it isn’t, it’s very frustrating.”
He also pondered whether the sports world missed out on the next great athlete due to pandemic shutdowns, emphasizing the potential loss if someone like Steph Curry hadn’t become who he is.
Stockton’s rebellion reflects a broader trend among professional athletes, including Kyrie Irving, Aaron Rodgers, Novak Djokovic, and Bryson DeChambeau, who have also questioned Covid-19 vaccines and restrictions.
While Stockton’s views are deeply personal, it’s essential to recognize the scientific consensus and rely on evidence-based information when making decisions about public health.
Fans reacted as follows.
His chiropractor told him not to take it? Might as well have been his chef. Or his tax guy. Just as relevant.
— AL in CAL (@ALinCALI22) April 10, 2024
Chiropractor 💀 this guy is an idiot
— Ross Pins (@chisportsross) April 10, 2024
Kyrie treatment for Stockton? 🧐
— Brandon J. McGill (@14xfounder) April 10, 2024
It’s his beliefs. Plus compared to what atrocities these athletes do these days I’m be fine with Stockton being anti vax compared to the OTHER options pic.twitter.com/pzCnm3UCQA
— E-Man (@WigginsWick22) April 10, 2024
Stockton is right. The jab was worthless.
— KYJ (@rookie_1706) April 10, 2024
Getting his medical advice on this from a chiropractor. Please they just pushing ozempic now. Go back to that strip mall to get more advice tomorrow 🙄
— ╰☆☆ ʲẸ𝓷ᑎ𝕚 ☆☆╮ (@BrowBron_) April 10, 2024
How he spend 30 years doing research when it’s only been 4 years since Covid 19? pic.twitter.com/kC2GXj2uuY
— Slim (@SlimReaperS7N) April 11, 2024
But vaccines aren't meant to prevent it it's meant to prevent the person from getting very sick amd put on a ventilator and dying…ppl have no idea how vaccinations work 🤣🤣
— J.C 💫🍀 (@OfficialMaine88) April 10, 2024
My accountant told me that smoking is good for my health 🥴 should I start smoking?
— PulseHQ (@CurrentPulseHQ) April 10, 2024
Even with C-19, Natural immunity is proven to be more effective than vaccines.
— Boston☘️SportsGuy (@BSGuy33) April 10, 2024
When Kyrie did it he got crucified by the jews like Jesus
— Alpha Kabiné (@AlphaKabin4) April 10, 2024
i cannot believe our 2 historical legends are karl malone and this guy
— Nathan (@nates_dunn) April 10, 2024
sorry doc cant take a vaccine for an infectious disease, the guy i pay to crack my bones told me not to
— char (@govassignedgoth) April 10, 2024
