Just over a couple of hours into Thursday's slate of games, the league announced the suspension of the 2019-20 NBA season until further notice after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for COVID-19.
With respect to the steps ahead, here's what the press release stated: "The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic."
MORE: NBA suspends 2019-20 season | Utah Jazz release official statement
Here's a look at how the NBA community, including players, coaches and owners reacted to the league's announcement:
Man we cancelling sporting events, school, office work, etc etc. What we really need to cancel is 2020! π€¦πΎββοΈ. Damn it's been a rough 3 months. God bless and stay safeππΎ
- LeBron James (@KingJames) March 12, 2020
2020 aint it. Don't know what to compare this situation toβ¦just gotta buckle up and take care of yourself and those around you. Basketball will be back at some point but right now, protect yourself and stay safe out there!
- Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) March 12, 2020
Man... This stuff crazy... Praying for EVERYBODY in this tough timeππ½
- Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) March 12, 2020
2020 is being very bad year!! stay safe folksπ
- Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) March 12, 2020
Damn
- Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) March 12, 2020
Was recording my latest @PullUpPod w/ @carmeloanthony when the news broke of the season being suspended indefinitely. Probably the most memorable podcast to date. Part 1 comes out tomorrow. Dope conversation. A day we will never forget. Since we all staying home tune in !
- CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) March 12, 2020
Such a weird night but I am truly thankful for each and every person during this 22yr journey.
- Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) March 12, 2020
If this is really it, I thank everyone for your love and support for all these years.
B E Zβπ½
wow bro wow
- Ja Morant (@JaMorant) March 12, 2020
Wow
- Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) March 12, 2020
- Jusuf NurkiΔ (@bosnianbeast27) March 12, 2020
- Enes Kanter (@EnesKanter) March 12, 2020
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- Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) March 12, 2020
This is crazy π³π³π³
- Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) March 12, 2020
Well I just hope this will not last long, and I hope everyone stays safe! Take care people, be smart and don't panic that doesn't help!
- Bogdan Bogdanovic (@LeaderOfHorde) March 12, 2020
See you soon! π€π
TO BE CONTINUED.!!! π€πΎβ€οΈ
- JAE CROWDER (@CJC9BOSS) March 12, 2020
The views expressed here do not represent those of the NBA or its clubs.
