NBA players and staff in Orlandoare going to hold each other accountable for mask and social distancing violations. The league’s anonymous tip line has reportedly received multiple calls with reports of players breaking the league’s safety protocol, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic." data-reactid="16">NBA players and staff in Orlando will be held responsible for violations of the mask and social issues. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the league’s anonymous tip line received multiple calls with reports from players who broke the league’s security protocol.
Those calls must have come recently, as Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes reported Monday that the tip line has not been used.
Players who were reported to the tip line received warnings, according to Charania.
Some players have received warnings of violations, sources said, as the league ensures social distancing and masks protocols on campus. https://t.co/LSRX6cXWfP
– Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 14, 2020
The league is aggressive with security concerns in an attempt to restart on July 30th. At least two players – Bruno Caboclo and Richaun Holmes – had to restart the quarantine process after accidentally breaking the rules.
Some players are not happy that the tip line exists. Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie told players not to use the hotline.
He asked Spencer Dinwiddie if he had received a message for the boys in the bubble.
I will leave it here. I didn’t expect him to say it. Lol pic.twitter.com/1xfbKVh3RW
– Taylor Rooks (@TaylorRooks) July 14, 2020
Dinwiddie, 27, has given up on the season and is not in Orlando.
NBA is going to resume the season is if players stay healthy. The best way to ensure that is to follow safety protocols. The fact that the tip line was used suggests players and staff understand what’s at stake and want everyone to take this seriously." data-reactid="26">While some players likely share Dinwiddie’s opinion, the only way the NBA will resume the season is if the players remain healthy. The best way to ensure it is to follow security protocols. The fact that the tip line has been used suggests players and staff understand what is at stake and they want everyone to take it seriously.
It may not be fun to report other players and staff members to the league, but the alternative is not to have a season. Too many veteran players and coaches have too much on the line to miss a beat in winning everything.
