CDC just came out with a statement that asymptomatic individuals only have to quarantine for 5 days instead of 10. I wonder if NBA will modify their protocols, meaning some players could come back sooner.
CDC guidelines also call for masking in public from days 6-10, so that would mean players would need to mask on the court.
How does one dribble across the court and shoot with a mask on though? I'm genuinely intrigued and wonder if that's possible
I mean, it’s possible. I’m a semi-professional musician (as in, I get paid/people pay to hear me, but it’s not my primary source of income). Just made it through the holiday season singing for hours straight, masked the entire time (not to mention warm-ups and between shows on days I had multiple concerts). Not the most pleasant experience, but I was surprised at how quickly my breathing adapted. First day I had multiple concerts I was winded by the end, but even a day later I was fine getting through performances, and after the first week I hardly noticed the mask. Not the same thing as being a pro basketball player, but at the same time, singing is a very aerobic activity, so it’s not completely different either.
Still, the reason I pointed out the CDC’s guidance is that if the NBA follows it, you’re not likely to see that many players come out of quarantine early, because masks would be required.
