The NBA season has been suspended after Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert tested positive for Coronavirus.
Three teams are now in self-quarantine with no further games set to be played.
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Gobert was believed to be diagnosed with the ever-spreading virus just moments before the Jazz’s meeting with Oklahoma Thunder on Wednesday night – the sides were ready for tip off which was then delayed and eventually called off.
Here's Rudy Gobert on Monday touching all the microphones in the media room on purpose.
— matthew ashlock (@themattashlock) March 12, 2020
Here we are on Wednesday, and Rudy Gobert was just confirmed to have coronavirus, causing the NBA to suspend the season.
Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/6BF7q3n9ao
In an official statement, the Jazz said: ” The individual’s symptoms diminished over the course of today, however in a precautionary measure, and in consultation and cooperation with N.B.A. medical staff and Oklahoma health officials, the decision was made to test for Covid-19.”
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