by David Thornton, Photographer
The NBA is one of many organizations that has found a way to continue business during this COVID pandemic.
The NBA bubble was designed to keep all NBA staff safely in one area to continue the NBA season. The first game of the NBA was tipped off in Orlando, Florida, on July 22. Since that date, every player, coach and staff are required to practice social distancing and wear a mask, along with constant testing.
“They have handled it very well, creating the most safe environment,” Said Elijah Parks, psychology major. There have been zero positive cases since the NBA bubble has come to action.
“A fantastic idea by the NBA, really the only smart way and safe way to do it,” said Dustin Goodno.
The NBA along with making a basketball impact, has also involved themselves in recent political and social issues in America.
Players and coaches have been aggressively getting involved and making statements about these issues through asking for change and justice in America on racial issues through Twitter, fashion and boycotting playoff games.
“I believe politics and sports go together because athletes have a platform that they can use to get messages across,” said Elijah Parks.
As one of the most popular sports on national TV right now, these players are using this opportunity and their recognition to voice their opinion and say what they believe is right. Using their status to motivate others to act by leading by action example.