US Surgeon General Urges LeBron James to ‘Lead by Example’ and Take the (COVID Vac) Shot! / WATCH

*On Monday, U.S. Surgeon General challenged Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

While appearing on the KTLA 5 Morning News in Los Angeles, Dr. Jerome Adams made his plea to the athlete. He said: “LeBron James, I know you’ve been a big supporter of masks. I want to know when you’re going to take the shot. Not the basketball shot, but the COVID shot. Because I did it because I know it’s safe, and we want to make sure people understand this is how we end the pandemic.”

Adams says if LeBron publicly vouches for the vaccine he believes it could send a HUGE message to anti-vaxxers. “That’s how we promote confidence,” Adams said. “We want people to lead by example.” He then urged LeBron: “Take the shot, LeBron,” Adams said. “Take the shot. And encourage people to go to TheFightIsInUs.org, LeBron, and give plasma … that’s how they can save a life this holiday season.”

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Here’s video of the surgeon general urging LeBron to literally “take the shot.”:

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