For the first time in the 74-year history of the NBA, the world’s largest basketball league, in the absence of fans, all matches will be held in the same city.
- John Wall and Bradley of the Washington Wizards supported the Black Lives Matter Movement.
- NBA players will undergo 2 Covid-19 tests before playing, 48 hours of self-isolation is also required.
- 73 matches left, some teams have to play 8 and some 10 matches
- Match 3 will take place in the arena, with only 37 members of each team entering
The world’s largest basketball league NBA is ready for a comeback. Organizers plan to launch the National Basketball Association of America (NBA) with full security because of Covid-19. The league, which will be played between 22 veteran teams, will start on July 31 and its final match will be played before October 12.
For the first time in the NBA’s 74-year history, matches will be played without fans. This will be the first time that matches have been played in one place. Home or away matches will not be played. The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida (Orlando) has been selected. All the teams will practice here and also play matches, they will stay here all season. So far all the teams have played 65-66 matches with 72-73 matches left. Some teams have to play 8 and some 10 matches.
3 The player will stay in the hotel, will not be allowed to go to each other’s room
Players will have to live in self-isolation when they arrive at Disney World in Orlando. The player will be in self-isolation for 48 hours. He will not be allowed to play until his 2 Covid-19 Tests come negative. Players and staff are not allowed in each other’s rooms. Players will stay in 3 hotels, which have been booked for them.
The chefs of each team, the players will be able to dine at any time
Teams have to have a chef. The food room will be open 24 hours a day. Players will be able to eat at any time. They will be allowed to dine with a teammate. They will also be able to order meals through the Food App. Everyone will be given a Disney Magic Band. This will be their access and will also contain their information. Only 37 members of a team will be allowed on campus. It will have 17 players and other support staff. Teams are also instructed to have a mental health professional.
It will be mandatory for first row people to wear masks
All players must wear masks. Only at mealtime or in the room can they stay without a mask. Can’t go out for any activity. The mask will be mandatory for the player who will be in the first row of the referee arena. This time the entry of fans during the NBA is banned. Some people can see the teams in the gallery, as players from other teams are allowed to watch the match. Media and sponsors will be allowed to come.
3-4 matches a day, some will be telecast live
Not all matches can be telecast live. The NBA is planning 3-4 matches a day. Only a few live matches will be telecast. If a player is found to be positive for Corona, he will be isolated, the management will confirm the report. He will be separated from the team for 14 days. A panel of 3 medical experts will examine the player’s medical history and no cuts will be made in his salary.