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Jonathan Isaac knows he faces more protocols as unvaccinated NBA player

Still, forward Jonathan Isaac has not been vaccinated against the pandemic-causing virus. Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman says that’s Isaac’s prerogative.

“We’re in a very good place regarding the vaccines as a team ... and the league balances all this stuff,” Weltman said. “So Jonathan, if he is going to be an unvaccinated player, will have a more stringent set of protocols as prescribed by the league.

Jonathan Isaac answers questions from reporters during the Orlando Magic's Media Day on Sept. 27, 2021.
Jonathan Isaac answers questions from reporters during the Orlando Magic's Media Day on Sept. 27, 2021. (Courtesy Orlando Magic)

The NBA has not mandated vaccination for players, but those who are not vaccinated will be tested quite frequently this season.