The NBA’s worst fears have come true.
After testing positive for Coronavirus last week, the league suspended all play with the hopes of preventing further spread throughout the NBA. Unfortunately, as The Stadium’s Shams Charnia reported earlier today, four players on the Brooklyn Nets, including superstar Kevin Durant are also confirmed to have the virus.
Durant has not had symptoms and was among four positive test results on the Nets. The two-time NBA Finals MVP's message is one for everyone to heed: Stay quarantined. https://t.co/7E58fcyFjm
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 17, 2020
So, the chain reaction begins. The league will test and screen the Lakers, who played the Nets on March 10th — just days before the official postponement.
Sources: Lakers just had conference call with players and will be tested tomorrow for Coronavirus and will have 14 day self-quarantine.
— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) March 17, 2020
If anybody on the Lakers comes back positive, the NBA will then have to trickle down to test other teams who have had contact with them over the past 14 days.
It just goes to show that the league made the right decision in shutting things down, even if it will result in some costly consequences. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are enduring this pandemic, and those who are on the front-lines combatting it.
