Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is clearly frustrated with everything happening this 2020 after the league suspended the NBA season over its first case of coronavirus.
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the infectious disease, prompting the NBA to suspend the season as they try to come up with possible solutions to prevent the virus from further spreading.
As to LeBron’s point, the latest development is only the latest issue that happened to what has already been a disastrous year all over the world. Aside from the Australian bushfire that got the attention of players and fans alike, the whole world was also rocked by the sudden passing of Lakers icon Kobe Bryant in a tragic helicopter crash.
A Kobe Bryant memorial was held last February to honor the life of the late NBA great. Now, less than a month later, the NBA and the whole world was dealt another blow with the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
While the league has worked non-stop to come up with preventive measures, it is understandable why LeBron James has been frustrated. It is also worth noting that the Lakers star recently mentioned that it would be disappointing to play behind closed doors and without fans — a suggestion that has gained significant traction as a possible solution to the coronavirus crisis.
It remains to be seen what actions the league will take amid this growing issue. However, fans, players, teams, the media and all NBA stakeholders can only hope that they will be able to get through it sooner rather than later.
LeBron James Reacts To The NBA Season Getting Suspended
LeBron James has reacted to the NBA’s decision to suspend the season following Rudy Gobert’s positive test for the coronavirus on Wednesday night.
The NBA announced late on Wednesday night that the league’s season had been suspended. Gobert reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus before the Utah Jazz-Oklahoma City Thunder game on Wednesday evening.
Several NBA players have reacted to the decision on Twitter. Basically everyone is in shock, unaware of what’s to come next.
James quickly took to Twitter on Wednesday evening to share his reaction.
“Man we cancelling sporting events, school, office work, etc etc. What we really need to cancel is 2020! Damn it’s been a rough 3 months. God bless and stay safe,” he wrote.
Man we cancelling sporting events, school, office work, etc etc. What we really need to cancel is 2020! 🤦🏾♂️. Damn it’s been a rough 3 months. God bless and stay safe🙏🏾
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 12, 2020
James’ message has already been retweeted more than 100,000 times and liked more than 500,000 times. It’s safe to say that people agree with his sentiment.
The NBA is likely to issue a further edict on its suspension plans later today. Stay tuned as this story is ongoing.
