Michael Malone, coach of the Denver Nuggets, expressed to the press Friday his immense frustration at being stuck in the “bubble” of Disney World in Orlando, Florida, where some NBA teams, including his, have since been found. more than two months.
“It’s insane. I miss my family. I speak for myself and on behalf of the coaches, including everyone who is here. Sixty days without being able to bring my family here, it’s borderline criminal. Players can bring their families, which is a good thing, the referees are allowed to have a guest (from the conference finals) which is great but we coaches them are not allowed to do so come whoever it is ”, dropped Malone, very upset against the NBA. “Shame on you, NBA”, he added.
“Coach Mo is absolutely right! It’s ridiculous “, LeBron James, the Lakers superstar also in the Western Conference semi-finals, tweeted in response to a post on this social network from teammate Jared Dudley who relayed Malone’s comments.
A solution found by mid-September?
The NBA reacted to Malone’s comments by indicating that “The limitation of circulation inside the bubble remained a health priority” and that, for that, “NBA staff and teams could not receive guests.” The League adds, however, that it hoped to open this possibility during the conference finals, which will take place in mid-September.
The Coaches Association, chaired by Rick Carlisle (Dallas) was also moved by this situation and said “Work on a solution” with the NBA.
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