The NBA’s season is restarting on July 30th but prior to that next week July 22nd, the 22 teams will be having 3 scrimmages. This is exciting because it means we are one step closer to basketball
being completely back. While in the bubble the NBA has provided an anonymous
tip hotline, where players can report any players who are breaking the rules. There
been several players who have been reported on for various reasons from leaving
the bubble, sneaking outsiders inside the bubble, and even players not wearing masks. The question is should the “snitching “on NBA players be supported. I do
believe players should be encouraged to report any infractions for multiple
reasons. The main reason being the obvious health risk of the players and the
current COVID 19 situation and the extra exposure you could be giving to them by
having unknown outsiders come into the bubble. Also, players need to realize it
is not just them individually they must be concerned about but also teammates,
and team staff. Some of the coaches are in a more vulnerable age group and if
they get the virus will most likely have difficulty recovering. One of my
observances is that some players may not like their money. I say this because
by not following the rules you risk the season being shut down if too many positive
tests come back which means you take home less money due to games not being
played.
In addition, by playing the games they continue to spread
awareness for social injustice issues. Many players will be wearing phrases
that highlight social justice messaging on the back of their jerseys in place
of their last names. The NBA has approved 29 messages that can be displayed on
the back of their jerseys during the NBA restart.
Next week scrimmages start a great warmup before the sprint
to the finish line starts. Lastly, NBA
players please continue to report any players breaking rules that can jeopardize
the restart and completion of the NBA season.
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