NBA players polled on restarting season
The coronavirus put the NBA season on hold, and now we’re going to see just how many players want this season to resume.
The National Basketball Players Association regional representatives began polling its members Tuesday, asking a yes or no question on whether or not they wanted to restart the season amid the pandemic, according to ESPN.
Those NBPA officers told their players the poll was anonymous and confidential.
In other words: No, big brother LeBron won’t come knocking at your door.
James, above, of course, has been the most outspoken proponent of resuming the NBA season, and for good reason: He has the most to lose — including his best shot at a fourth career NBA title with his Lakers team this season.
“Saw some reports about execs and agents wanting to cancel season??? That’s absolutely not true,” James tweeted on April 30. “Nobody I know saying anything like that. As soon as it’s safe we would like to finish our season. I’m ready and our team is ready. Nobody should be canceling anything.”
But that sentiment may not ring true for players in other situations.
Players on teams far outside the playoff picture may be hesitant to resume play and put themselves and their loved ones at risk of contracting the coronavirus. They may not feel the same urgency to resume the season as someone legitimately competing for a championship.