NBA COVID-19 Health Protocols for Orlando

[chris_in_pdx]

https://www.nytimes.com/article/nba-return-health-rules.html

Jesus Christ, this is going to be a gigantic clusterfuck.

A few snips:

Players will not be allowed to shower at any of the ESPN arenas or facilities. That means no postgame showers — until players are back at their hotels.

The guide says, “No one will be stopped from leaving the campus,” but that players and staff should not do so unless there are “extenuating circumstances.” Among the places that players will be allowed to go: “Auxiliary sites — either on or off Disney property — that are secured by the N.B.A. for approved use by N.B.A. players or staff (e.g., a golf course).”

If a player does leave the campus without permission and tries to re-enter, he will be quarantined for at least 10 days.

• Players will not be allowed to spend time with one another in their hotel rooms.
  
  
• No sharing towels, clothing or deodorant. And players will also be advised to stop fiddling so much with their mouth guards.
  
  
• More from the hygiene department: The league wants players to cut down on all the high-fives, fist bumps and hugs. And to maintain at least six feet of distance from one another, at least when they’re not on the court.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

LOL

Since physical distancing is difficult while playing cards, the N.B.A. specifically says players must wear face masks if they choose to play, say, poker. They must throw away the deck of cards after the game has concluded.

 

[illmatic99]

Do these rules also apply to the Magic players?

This is so forced. I know it's a lot of money, but really don't think it's reasonable to expect everyone to be compliant. Getting doubts that this will actually happen.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Do these rules also apply to the Magic players?

This is so forced. I know it's a lot of money, but really don't think it's reasonable to expect everyone to be compliant. Getting doubts that this will actually happen.

If a player doesn't want to be compliant he can leave and not play. But then I think the pressure of their team will come down on them and that will be enough to keep them compliant and make it work.

 

[tykendo]

Players will have to stay focused on the prize. It has to be an ALL BUSINESS attitude to win it all. Which it usually is for a team to succeed. This is about winning a title, not a family fun vacation. I think most players will go with that goal. Yes, there probably will be someone who will test it, but a 10 day hold, could cost your team dearly.

 

[-Ace-]

players will also be advised to stop fiddling so much with their mouth guards.

That should become a rule for every season after this one, too.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Players will have to stay focused on the prize. It has to be an ALL BUSINESS attitude to win it all. Which it usually is for a team to succeed. This is about winning a title, not a family fun vacation. I think most players will go with that goal. Yes, there probably will be someone who will test it, but a 10 day hold, could cost your team dearly.

Another reason I think we may have an advantage having a non nonsense disciplined leader like Dame. We will be one of the most focused teams I think.

 

[BigGameDamian]