Adam Silver Delivers Message Amid Coronavirus Outbreak In Letter To NBA Fans

The NBA decided to suspend the season amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country. Some fans and players disapproved the decision. However, the situation was too serious to be ignored. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver tried to remain transparent during the decision-making process regarding the coronavirus. He kept the same notion on Thursday evening. Silver released an official letter to NBA fans to provide an update on the outbreak at the moment. He also provided a look into his expectations.

“We made this decision to safeguard the health and well-being of fans, players, everyone connected to our game and the general public,” the letter read. “This hiatus will last at least 30 days and we intend to resume the season, if and when it becomes safe for all concerned.

“In the meantime, we will continue to coordinate with infectious disease and public health experts along with government officials to determine safe protocols for resuming our games. As we develop the appropriate course for future NBA games and events, we will keep you informed of any changes as soon as they happen. Tickets already purchased for a postponed game will be honored when the game is rescheduled. If games are not played or played in an empty arena, teams will work with fans on a credit for a future game or a refund.”

Adam Silver warns fans and athletes on the coronavirus situation

Silver encouraged fans to visit NBA.com to get more information about the latest update. The site will provide guidelines on how to help fans keep themselves and their loved ones happy.

According to Silver, the situation is rather complicated and evolves rapidly. We are all part of the system, and it’s our responsibility to take care of this world. We can’t just go outside and wait for the virus to “catch” us. It would be irresponsible from us to spread it and infect others.

At least two basketball players have the virus. Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz have it. The entire team is in quarantine.

The coronavirus has switched on the panic mode in the country. It’s a serious situation and people are dying. A lot of people lost their lives in the battle, and most of them are elderly.