NBA explains why LeBron James didn't quarantine after attending event
June,16,2021
The NBA on Monday released a statement explaining why LeBron James was not subject to a quarantine period after he attended a promotional event two days before the Lakers' play-in game vs. the Warriors.
NBA chief communications officer Mike Bass said the NBA declined to suspend James or subject him to a quarantine period because the event, which required guests to produce proof of vaccination or a return a negative COVID-19 test result, "did not create risks related to the spread of COVID-19."
James was available for LA's play-in game vs. Golden State on Wednesday, two days after he attended the event. He put up 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, not to mention the go-ahead 3 in the 103-100 win. Had the association suspended or forced James to quarantine, he would not have been available against Golden State — he might not have played in the Lakers' second play-in game vs. the Grizzlies on Saturday, had they lost to the Warriors.
NBA chief communications officer Mike Bass said the NBA declined to suspend James or subject him to a quarantine period because the event, which required guests to produce proof of vaccination or a return a negative COVID-19 test result, "did not create risks related to the spread of COVID-19."
James was available for LA's play-in game vs. Golden State on Wednesday, two days after he attended the event. He put up 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, not to mention the go-ahead 3 in the 103-100 win. Had the association suspended or forced James to quarantine, he would not have been available against Golden State — he might not have played in the Lakers' second play-in game vs. the Grizzlies on Saturday, had they lost to the Warriors.
