Dwight Howard is one of the most experienced professionals in North America’s NBA basketball league. Joined in 2004, the Los Angeles Lakers Center is currently playing its 16th season. But he of all people, the 34-year-old, is currently causing problems for the league. The NBA has sealed itself off from the outside world in Orlando and plans to continue its season here in Central Florida from next week.
A hygiene concept spanning more than 100 pages was specially developed for this – and that means, among other things: mandatory mask. But Howard doesn’t seem to care. He was noticed several times without a mouthguard and was therefore reported to the league and warned by her. Insight with him nonetheless.
“A big story is being made of it now. But I think we are the safest place in Orlando, are tested daily, are among us, are not allowed to leave this bladder. I just don’t see any risk of being infected here. And that’s why it makes no sense to fool me. “
(dpa / picture alliance / Joe Burbank)Foreclosed in Disney World
The first US professional leagues actually wanted to resume playing after the Corona break in July. Foreclosed in Disney World in Florida – with a lot of tests.
Strict guidelines in the “bubble”
The NBA will cost the so-called “bubble” in Orlando around $ 150 million. The guidelines are strict – and yet not everyone adheres to them. So Richaun Holmes of the Sacramento Kings recently ordered food and left the hotel to receive it. A violation of the hygiene concept. Holmes must remain isolated in his room for ten days.
The US television station ESPN, which broadcasts the NBA games, then asked under the heading “Bubble Trouble?” – in German: “Problems in the bladder?” whether it is possible to end the season at all?
Kleber: “There is definitely a residual danger”
Maxi Kleber of the Dallas Mavericks feels safe in the closed NBA world, but emphasizes:
“I think there is definitely a residual danger. The question now is whether there are loopholes, whether everyone adheres to the rules, and, and, and. It appeals to the players’ sanity – where I hope that can count on it. “
Lakers trainer Vogel: “Everyone should wear a face mask”
Frank Vogel sees it in a similar way. He is the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and thus also the coach of Dwight Howard.
“Everyone should wear a face mask because we want this bladder to be as clean as possible so that we have a chance to finish the season. And if not everyone is willing to do their part every day, then do it that destroys the big picture for which we all sacrifice ourselves together. “
And that’s why Vogel has announced that Howard will wear mouthguards with immediate effect.
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