New edition of the TrashTalk morning show live from Mickey’s. Goal ? You sum up everything that is going on in the NBA bubble in Orlando. And the least we can say is that with the swarming going on in Florida, we are spoiled in terms of information. On the menu for the day, Adam Silver reinforces the virus detection protocol, Rudy Gobert speaks on the anonymous whistleblowing hotline while Dwight Howard complains of having been swung. Jerami Grant talks about police violence, and much more. To digest, we offer of course our tour of social networks, with a little surprise as a bonus. Are you hot? So do we, so let’s go!
# The NBA strengthens its health protocol in terms of tracking down the virus
From a memo from the League that could be obtained ESPN, the news comes when some players, like Michael Beasley for example, have already been excluded from the bubble because of a positive test for COVID-19. Indeed, the administration of Adam Silver wants to strengthen its ability to trace potential players who have passed negative tests after contamination but still carrying dead cells of the virus in them. Because of the presence of these, these players can potentially test positive later without actually carrying the virus, these are called false positives. So how do we deal with this problem? The NBA undertakes to carry out serological tests for the players concerned, tests making it possible to notice the presence of antibodies. News that should reassure the different teams present at Mickey, while the concern of certain franchises was growing about a possible flaw in the tests.
# Rudy Gobert chooses solidarity between players facing the whistleblowing hotline, Dwight Howard approves
Double defender of the year, it’s not our good Rudy that we will see betraying his friends. Indeed, Gobzilla expressed himself on the famous anonymous line set up by the NBA, allowing to report any deviation from the rules of a player. And obviously, he is not a fan of the system (via ESPN).
“I don’t know if someone is going to use it, but I find it petty to do so.” On the one hand, you have to make sure that people respect the rules, but I don’t think the line will really help at that level. I think it is about mutual respect and thinking like a small community. Everyone is very aware of the rules, so it’s more a story of respect. “
Dwight Howard certainly agrees with the words of his Jazz counterpart. Yeah, when you swing, it must be funny, and certainly be annoying. At the same time, for not wearing a mask? You’re a little bit abused.
Dwight Howard said he was reported on the snitch hotline because he didn’t have his mask on. https://t.co/pPSfb5RXku
– andonBrandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson, MA (@ScoopB) July 16, 2020
# Jerami Grant speaks widely on the issue of police violence
In a post-training press conference, Nuggets player Jerami Grant did not dwell on basketball, and used his passage in front of journalists to discuss police violence in the United States. In particular on the death of Breonna Taylor, young nurse of 26 years, in Louisville at the end of a violent search last March.
“It’s great to be here with my teammates, to be able to play basketball again, but for me, and I think for many players, it is imperative to focus on what is really important in the world. One of those things, for me, is that the murderers of Breonna Taylor are still free, so I want to continue to focus on this during interviews and press conferences. I want to keep talking about this. “
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdKBh8czLdw
# Jrue Holiday commits to supporting minorities by donating her salary
Jrue Holiday will donate all of her wages related to the NBA takeover to charity organizations, including businesses owned by African Americans who must have suffered the coronavirus crisis. Donations that could reach a total of $ 5.3 million. After Dwight Howard, outside of New Orleans is also committed to supporting minorities and social justice.
Incredible gesture by @Jrue_Holiday11 and @ laurenholiday12 ???????????? pic.twitter.com/3hm9dsIPns
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 15, 2020
# The NBA calls on a chef to diversify the meals offered in the bubble
Good news for players in Orlando, especially those who complain about their meal trays. Sliced fruit, seeds, detergent : everything you need to keep fit the mountains of muscles that play in the NBA. Faced with this situation which was beginning to take dangerous proportions (Richaun Holmes who comes out of the bubble to send himself a real meal in the throat), The Athletic reports that Adam Silver made the decision to bring chef Shawn Loving to Mickey to diversify the menus. This news goes hand in hand with the authorization for players to bring in meals from the outside and to hire a private chef once their arrival quarantine has been completed.
# But also
- Markieff Morris is not in Orlando with the rest of the Lakers. Reason? It is not clear, but the absence would be justified. He should however join his team soon. As for his brother Marcus, playing at the Clippers, he was not seen in Florida either. What are these two preparing for us? ((ocregister.com)
- Trey Lyles will not resume the season with the Spurs, the player having been operated on Wednesday of the appendix. Another absence for San Antonio after the loss of LaMarcus Aldridge. ((Twitter Paul Garcia)
- James Ennis revealed to reporters yesterday that he had been infected with the coronavirus several weeks ago. A contamination which would have been accompanied by headaches and great fatigue. After being completely cured and passed negative tests, the Magic player was able to return to his workforce. ((ESPN)
- Markelle Fultz finally arrived at Mickey’s, ten days after the rest of his team. A delay which is explained by a personal matter which he had to settle. The leader is now in his quarantine finish. ((The Athletic)
# 36-15 denunciation
New Serie ! Indeed, this morning we received at TrashTalk exclusive pieces of the whistleblowing hotline that thrills all the players present in Orlando. And it’s heavy. We balance you directly the three best calls of the day!
“Hello, hello .. Yes good evening. I’m calling because I think I heard Kawhi laughing. In fact it happens every night and I’m really not well there … “
“Yeah, I’m calling because I’m sure the big pole in Jazz is positive for the coronavirus. Besides, he could contaminate the strongest guy on his team, you know the handsome, overly muscular kid … Donovan I think … ”
“Hey, I can’t swing my name because I would be putting my life in danger. I think I saw people who were roaming near Evan Fournier’s room. They had hairdressing equipment, and hair implants in their hands. Please help me, I don’t want anyone touching my beautiful mane! “* It hangs suddenly *
# The bubble in brief
- The Blazers wish their boyfriend Damien a happy birthday.
blazers sing @Dame_Lillard happy birthday ????????????
he’s got 1 ask: pic.twitter.com/WdWThVaKdg
— NBA Bubble Life (@NBABubbleLife) July 16, 2020
- Boban Marjanovic has not forgotten the birthday of his best friend Tobias Harris.
bobi sent tobi a bday gift ???? pic.twitter.com/hyArrBrkgf
— NBA Bubble Life (@NBABubbleLife) July 16, 2020
- Richaun Holmes keeps the smile after being sent back to quarantine for an overly pressing desire for three-meat tacos.
We got a quarantine update from richaun ????????????⛪️ @Rich_Holmes22 pic.twitter.com/ZfFgW3bOQr
— NBA Bubble Life (@NBABubbleLife) July 16, 2020
- Luka Doncic really came to Mickey’s on vacation, actually.
who else got a bag like luka ????
????: @think2win pic.twitter.com/yGxWC79CoK
— NBA Bubble Life (@NBABubbleLife) July 15, 2020
- The Nets uncork a pretty bottle in honor of their future sweep in the first round of the Playoffs.
hey @BrooklynNets where can i buy this? asking for a friend pic.twitter.com/EJLb9ESY0a
— NBA Bubble Life (@NBABubbleLife) July 15, 2020
- We leave with J-Crossover back on the floor. Maximum hype.
this is so exciting — @jcrossover is back and in the bubble ???????? pic.twitter.com/7AQWkL28cb
— NBA Bubble Life (@NBABubbleLife) July 15, 2020
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