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LeBron James of the Lakers changes his mind about playing without fans
LOS ANGELES Almost four days after saying "I don't play"in all NBA games behind closed doors, LeBron James changed his position.
The biggest star in the league said he had become more attentive to the fluid nature surrounding the coronavirus and how it had prompted the NBA and other professional sports leagues to consider either ; host fanless matches or postpone them.
It’s funny because when I was asked the question of playing without fans, I didn’t know it was actually a conversation in camera closed on the virus in particular, said James Tuesday after filming the Los Angeles Lakers. Obviously, I would be very disappointed not to have fans. This is who I play for.
"I play for my family and I play for my fans. No one could actually come to the game if it happened to this point. I would be disappointed with that. But at the same time you have to listen to the people who are following this If they feel it is best for player safety, franchise safety and the league to make this mandatory then we are all listening to that.
The Lakers (49-13) will face the Brooklyn Nets (29-34) Tuesday night at the Staples Center. Although the Lakers have listed James as questionable due to recurring pain in the left groin, James said his plan was suitable. But beyond that? It remains to guess.
The NBA plans to have a conference call with the owners of the team on Wednesday to discuss in detail the possibility of playing games in camera. The Ivy League canceled its conference tournament on Tuesday amidst several sporting developments across the country. Several professional sports leagues in Italy, Japan and Switzerland canceled their respective matches last week.
It would be very unfortunate for our game, said Lakers coach Frank Vogel. Make the most of a difficult situation and do the right thing. If it is the right thing to do because there is a need for containment, then we understand. We get it and we will make the most of it.
The NBA sent memos to all 30 teams over the weekend about the need to prepare for emergency planning in case the league cancels games or organizes them behind closed doors.
The NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS announced in a joint statement on Monday that the leagues would restrict media access before and after the game. NBA teams will hold post-game interviews in designated press conference rooms instead of the locker room. The locker rooms will also be closed during the pre-match availability of the League 90 minutes before kick-off.
When filming the Lakers, the team's public relations staff installed cameramen six to eight feet from the desk while cording the sides. Journalists and cameramen are normally closer to coaches and players.
This new configuration amused James, who rejected if that really solved the problem.
So much safer. You are such a threat, joked James. I had no idea what had happened. I miss you guys being here in my bubble. It's very difficult to do interviews like that.
Over the past week, NBA teams have installed more sanitation stations around their arenas, urged sick fans to stay home and advised fans in attendance to wash their hands thoroughly.
All NBA teams have advised players, coaches and team officials to avoid handshakes when greeting people. Teams are also assessing how far they will limit the number of people who will travel on team aircraft as well as whether they will reduce screening trips for opponents or NCAA men's basketball games.
Lakers coaches, players and front office members met with a team doctor on Saturday and the rest of the organization attended a town hall meeting on Monday.
The Golden State Warriors restricted team access to fans during a season ticket holder event on Sunday that included a question and answer session with owner Joe Lacob and basketball operations president Bob Myers; coaches and players hosting informal shooting competitions. The Warriors avoided autograph sessions with fans and handshakes.
People are making the adjustment, said Vogel. I know our guys always do their handshakes and so on, but it's really more of a nudge now when you greet people. I think it's a smart thing to do.
James also believes that it makes sense to strike a balance between taking the developments of the coronavirus seriously without panicking.
Well, keep the main thing the main thing. Obviously, we were going to listen to whatever protocol was going on with this problem. Obviously, we had great people upstairs who will do what's best for the franchise, said James.
When we have the games, we stay focused. Weve had a lot that has been good and bad with our season. This put us in a position where we needed to think about the game and do other things as well. With this particular problem, I think we will manage it. Our franchise will take care of it and make sure we keep doing what we did and keep going.
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