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76ers' Matisse Thybulle Not Fully Vaccinated, Can't Play In Toronto
Thybulle's situation first became known last week when he was suddenly listed as "ineligible to play" on the NBA injury report.
April 11, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matisse Thybulle took a seat, took a breath and took a moment to explain why he made a choice — one the Philadelphia 76ers defensive specialist admitted he tried to keep hidden — not to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Thybulle’s choice will cost him playing time in the postseason, and could cost the Sixers their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series against Toronto.
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Thybulle is barred from Canada because unvaccinated foreign nationals are currently prohibited from entering the country and limited exemptions to the rule no longer apply to professional athletes.
Thybulle’s situation first became known last week when he was suddenly listed as “ineligible to play” on the NBA injury report on Philadelphia’s most recent trip to Toronto.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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