OT NBA season suspended & NCAA cancelling all sports for coronavirus

[Natebishop3]

This is so stupid.

Seriously, this Coronvavirus will not be gone for a long time. I have heard it could take a year to develop a decent vaccine. Shutting everything down will stop nothing and we're just going to have to learn to live with it. This is just fear mongering stupidity.

 

[THE HCP]

Refs just walked off the court in Sacramento

 

[THE HCP]

One of the refs just worked a Jazz game. Kings players heading to locker room.

 

[blazerfan11]

The kings game might be cancelled.

 

[THE HCP]

I know I don't interact with you much on here but you were the first person I thought of when I heard the league was suspending games. I hope for a speedy resolution and that you get the rest of the 82 games when the league resumes. Really sorry that you have to go through this situation.

Those are kind words brother, thank you.

 

[blazerkor]

Im not sure they can actually do that, the fiscal year ends july1st. Players will be FA’s during the playoffs?

I think it would take cooperation and negotiation with the NBA and NBAPA but I think it could get done. It would throw some things off but I think the season and playoffs can be salvaged and it would be in the best interests of the league and players, not to mention the countless others who depend on the NBA for their livelihood.

 

[blazerkor]

Those are kind words brother, thank you.

Just hoping for the best for you.

 

[THE HCP]

Kings/Pels game postponed

 

[JoshuaHall]

You can still make videos FAM just change your aspect. I’m sure your viewers have their opinions on this and want to hear yours as well. This is almost unprecedented; weigh in and hear what they have to say as well. Keep your viewers informed as information develops, talk about what this means for the Blazers going forward, hindsight on the season, looking towards the future - etc...

good luck selling seat geek tix with that tho

 

[blazerfan11]

Yes the game has been cancelled in Sacramento.

 

[illmatic99]

This is so stupid.

Seriously, this Coronvavirus will not be gone for a long time. I have heard it could take a year to develop a decent vaccine. Shutting everything down will stop nothing and we're just going to have to learn to live with it. This is just fear mongering stupidity.

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/who-gets-hospital-bed/607807/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...or-pleads-help-trapped-sisters-dead-body.html

We are about 10 days away from this.

Learn to live with this?

 

[THE HCP]

This is surreal. Now Lonzo Ball walks out and starts warming up.

 

[e_blazer]

This is so stupid.

Seriously, this Coronvavirus will not be gone for a long time. I have heard it could take a year to develop a decent vaccine. Shutting everything down will stop nothing and we're just going to have to learn to live with it. This is just fear mongering stupidity.

I don’t think so. It’s a part of trying to manage the outbreak so that the inevitable millions of cases are spread out over several months instead of a few weeks. If they can flatten the curve, there’s a chance our medical system can keep up. If it’s a severe spike, we’re screwed.

 

[THE HCP]

Just hoping for the best for you.

Ya man it gets serious when you are responsible for so much and so many. That’s REAL life though right?

 

[illmatic99]

CJ could learn a thing or two from this kid.

 

[blazerkor]

Wow! They just canceled the Kings vs Pelicans moments before tip-off. I thought they were going to let tonight's games play out, I guess not.

 

[JoshuaHall]

Depending on the year, 70% of my income comes from the Blazers. As I type this, I’m watching my wife cry. Haven’t felt like this in my house since the lockout. That nearly ruined us.....

As I said, I feel bad for you.

I was legitimately trying to say something of value for everyone.

Because I know a ton of people in your situation.

and it truly makes me sad.

since it doesn’t have to be this way.

kinda like how CJ just told players he hoped they were smart with their money.

I hope moving forward EVERYONE in here has 6-12 months covered.

Don’t care about differing BASKETBALL opinions; this is much more (even if you think it’s fearmongering.)

sorry if it came across otherwise

but like I said

I hope everyone builds up that savings

and even if 100% of your income was Blazers, should still build an emergency fund!

once again!

sorry to hear

didn’t mean to rub salt in the wound

just want everyone to come out ok

 

[PDXFonz]

Presume it’s probably too early for statistics on getting ill again for those who have contracted and recovered from Covid-19?

 

[e_blazer]

Depending on the year, 70% of my income comes from the Blazers. As I type this, I’m watching my wife cry. Haven’t felt like this in my house since the lockout. That nearly ruined us.....

Sorry you’re getting hit so hard. I hope something else in the way of an opportunity comes along quickly. I just met my new neighbor who’s moving in next door today. He said he works for the Blazers and now I’m wondering how he’s going to be hit by this.

 

[JoshuaHall]

Does CJ give a damn about anything other than money? He has 100+ mil guaranteed. Think about the people who you work alongside, who are paycheck to paycheck, depend on the games for their livelihood, who also don't have the luxury or avenues to further enhance their careers. I like CJ, but he comes off as a such a prick sometimes. These were his initial reactions to the news tonight. Not concern for health, or wellbeing of his colleagues, but his money.

No wonder the NBPA is such a joke.

I literally took the exact opposite of this.

He is worried about his fellow players making good investment decisions because most don’t have 100mm guaranteed like he does.

most rely on that paycheck.

so when it’s gone, they’re fucked.

he’s telling them to be smart, because stuff like this happens.

literally everything you just said is exactly what CJ appears to be doing

showing concern for colleagues who depend on that paycheck.

 

[blazerfan11]

Presume it’s probably too early for statistics on getting ill again for those who have contracted and recovered from Covid-19?

From what I have read it is unlikely you can become sick again.

 

[JoshuaHall]

Sorry you’re getting hit so hard. I hope something else in the way of an opportunity comes along quickly. I just met my new neighbor who’s moving in next door today. He said he works for the Blazers and now I’m wondering how he’s going to be hit by this.

Even people who aren’t working for the Blazers have been massively affected.

The stock market has legitimately wiped out people’s retirements.

Its why I’m worried for everyone.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

And yet "The CDC researchers estimate that the H1N1 2009 pandemic virus caused 201,200 respiratory deaths and another 83,300 deaths from cardiovascular disease associated with H1N1 infections." Total: 284,000 deaths. Very little was done back then or nearly to this extent and the media hysteria/coverage was so much different.

Again it's not an either-or situation. It's not flu or coronavirus it's never been that you're making a false argument

 

[crandc]

Should we hold off on declaring a full season prediction game winner?

 

[Natebishop3]

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/who-gets-hospital-bed/607807/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...or-pleads-help-trapped-sisters-dead-body.html

We are about 10 days away from this.

Learn to live with this?

It's already out there. You're not going to avoid it. There are people who are more at risk. Are we just gonna shut down society? How would that even work? It's a more deadly flu, and the regular flu is deadly.

 

[ehizzy3]

 

[e_blazer]

Even people who aren’t working for the Blazers have been massively affected.

The stock market has legitimately wiped out people’s retirements.

Its why I’m worried for everyone.

I didn’t mean to imply otherwise. This is going to hit certain economic sectors very hard. It may trigger a major recession. People are going to hurt physically and economically.

 

[ehizzy3]

From what I have read it is unlikely you can become sick again.

where did you read that? There’s been reported cases of people contracting it twice

 

[illmatic99]

It's already out there. You're not going to avoid it. There are people who are more at risk. Are we just gonna shut down society? How would that even work? It's a more deadly flu, and the regular flu is deadly.

there are PLENTY of ways to control spread. You literally just saw it with the NBA suspension. Tons of workplaces going into remote mode. This absolutely IS controllable with basic action. We need to learn from Italy, not dismiss this as media hysteria and simply remain status quo.

 

[Mediocre Man]

This is so stupid.

Seriously, this Coronvavirus will not be gone for a long time. I have heard it could take a year to develop a decent vaccine. Shutting everything down will stop nothing and we're just going to have to learn to live with it. This is just fear mongering stupidity.

If suspending the season saves a life, it's worth it