Posted on 03/03/2020 6:46:34 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association sent a memo to players recommending they avoid several common forms of fan interaction during games in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
ESPN and CNN obtained the memo that the league sent to teams Sunday.
"The health and safety of NBA players, coaches, staff and fans is paramount," the memo said. "Working with infectious disease experts, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are providing the following information for players related to the coronavirus outbreak."
The NBA and NBPA memo defined the coronavirus, how it spreads, explained the symptoms, gave a current outlook of cases in the United States and educated players about the best practices to decrease the likelihood of getting the virus.
The memo urged players to use fist-bumps instead of high-fives. It also said players should avoid exchanging pens, balls and jerseys when signing autographs for fans.
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Elite weenies.
They should be Urging Fans NOT TO COME to the Stadium for fear of catching the Corona Virus, Failure to Warn is a Civil Tort and maybe a shyster will find someone that catches the virus and SUES Them.
It’s about protecting the players... which I suppose I understand. They are basically the talent, or the human capital. But it’s a bad PR optic. They really should at least blow smoke up the consumer’s orifices about what they want to do for them too. Meh
Or they could lace up skates and play on ice.
Everyone wins.
Here’s a better idea
just stay away all together
They should tell them they can’t sleep around till it is over.
This is getting ridiculous.
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