Controversial NBA commentator, Charles Barkley, assured NBA players must “skip the line” to be vaccinated against COVID-19 because they are “paying more taxes.” That is according to the brilliant logic of the former player.
“I think they should get NBA players and coaches vaccinated. That’s just my personal opinion “he commented during the broadcast of his show on TNT.
The Hall of Fame Member it also included athletes from other sports, arguing that higher loads.
Charles Barkley wants NBA players to skip the line for COVID vaccines, they pay more taxes! https://t.co/ZtwALbON9N
– TMZ (@TMZ) January 15, 2021
“NFL players, hockey players, all taxes that these players pay, I repeat, all taxes that these players pay deserve preferential treatment “Barkley said.
Apparently are broadcast partners Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith, like much of the Iside the NBA program audience who accused him on social networks they disagreed with “Sir Charles” who should be clearer about his priorities.
What Charles Barkley said last night was very problematic and elitist. Just because someone is ‘important’ or ‘rich’ doesn’t make them front in line for a vaccine that is currently scarce. The people who need it most need it first, which are not NBA players. End of story!
– Brandon Deutsch (@brandonsdeutsch) January 15, 2021