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NBA sends memo, prepare for empty arenas

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by JW86, Mar 7, 2020.

  1. dc rock

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    Just suspend the season for a month, like Fertty said.
     
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    I think MDA can get list of players/staff down to under 10.

    Which brings up, where does Kayleigh rank on our list of essential personnel?

    Ahead of Hartenstein and Chandler?
     
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    I’m with Bron. Who the hell wants to play in an arena with zero fans in the building?

    dumbass China is always ruining things for everybody

    if a zombie apocalypse ever actually went down, I have no doubt it would originate from China or Florida
     
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    Rockets can't lose in the playoffs if there are no playoffs at all.

    BRING IT ON CORONA
     
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    Is this China's revenge for Morey's free hong kong tweet.
     
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    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    This is such a good idea, and the Seinfeld theme rif for every turnover.
    This could push the NBA ratings past the NFL in no time.
     
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  10. dc rock

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    Just suspend the season for 4-6 weeks. Figure it out. It's going to be so boring to see empty-arena games. Maybe they can add virtual people in the stands like that Black Mirror episode.
     
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    So LeDiva said he refuses to play without fans? Our championship odds just doubled!
     
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    People are so dumb about all of this that they probably won't watch the games either, for fear that all of their toilet paper and water bottles won't keep them safe from getting it through the TV.
     
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    Very likely it won't be figured out in 4-6 weeks.
     
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    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    This, just based on what experts are saying.
     
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    It's just a matter of time before all games are suspended. Probably no champion this season.
     
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    NBA sends memo, prepare for Toyota Centers everywhere.
     
  17. J.R.

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    LeBron, you're uneducated, uniformed.
    Shut up and listen. Shut up and dribble.
    You had no idea there were conversations going on behind the scenes? LOLOLOL

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    LeBron James backtracks on refusing to play games behind closed doors as LA Lakers star insists he understands safety precautions around coronavirus

    LeBron James has backtracked on claims that he would refuse to play NBA games inside empty arenas if fans were shut out due to the coronavirus outbreak.

    Last Friday, the league circulated a memo to its teams telling them to prepare in case it becomes necessary to play games without fans or media, as sports leagues in Europe have already done.

    The memo detailed potential actions that teams might need to take 'if it were to become necessary to play a game with only essential staff present.'

    When James was asked about that possibility, James said it was 'impossible' to play games behind closed doors because he 'plays for the fans'.

    However, less than a week later, the LA Lakers star has acknowledged that he would comply with any safety measures put in place to stop the spread of the deadly virus.

    'Well, it's funny, because when I was asked the question - would you play without no fans? - I had no idea that there was actually a conversation going on behind closed doors about the particular virus,' James told reporters on Tuesday.

    'Obviously, I would be very disappointed, not having the fans, because that's who I play for. I play for my family. I play for my fans. They're saying no one could come to the game if they decide to go that point.

    'So, I'd be disappointed in that. But, at the same time, you have got to listen to the people keeping track on what's going on.

    'And if they feel like it is best for the safety of the players, the safety of the franchise, the safety of the league to mandate that, then we all listen to them.'
     
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    Toilet Paper sponsored NBA league.
     
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    Everyone knew Lebron was not going follow through on his word, smart man ;)
     
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