NBA Season Suspended Indefinitely After Rudy Gobert Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The NBA will not have to make a decision about whether to play in arenas without fans. The league has suspended the 2019-2020 season indefinitely after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus.
Following Rudy Gobert's positive COVID-19 test, the NBA is in an indefinite suspension. https://t.co/h7YpWMrvGE
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 12, 2020
NBA season has been suspended. pic.twitter.com/6tsfnM7JLu
— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) March 12, 2020
Earlier this week Gobert dismissed concerns about the virus and made it a point to touch all the media microphones after talking to the press on Monday. Here is video of the incident.
So...here is Rudy touching all the mics following Mondays shoot around that has some people concerned... #TakeNote #utahjazz #CoronaVirus pic.twitter.com/dr4auECTr4
— Dave Fox (@Davefox2) March 12, 2020
As part of the Jazz’s COVID-19 response, shootaround availability was done in the ZBBC media room today rather than on the court. As Rudy Gobert got finished discussing the situation, he stood up, leaned over and made it a point to touch every mic and recorder in front of him. ?
— Eric Walden (@tribjazz) March 9, 2020
Assuming Gobert, a young, healthy individual, makes a full recovery, the league office will have something to say to him when the season resumes.
Utah Jazz All-Star Rudy Gobert has tested positive for coronavirus, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 12, 2020
Sources say Gobert is feeling good, strong and stable — and was feeling strong enough to play tonight.