When Did the NBA Shut Down for COVID?
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The NBA has been one of the most affected professional leagues by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a timeline of how the virus has impacted the league.
NBA History
The NBA was founded on June 6, 1946, and the first official game was played on November 1, 1946. The league has been in operation for 74 years. It is the oldest of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
Founded in 1946
The NBA was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BBA). The league started with 11 teams, and through a series of expansions, mergers and relocations, has grown to 30 teams. The NBA shut down on March 11th, 2020 due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Merger with ABA in 1976
The NBA, founded in 1946, merged with its rival, the American Basketball Association (ABA), in 1976. At the time of the merger, there were 22 NBA teams and 9 ABA teams. The ABA was known for its flashy style of play, including the slam dunk and the three-point shot, which were both introduced during the league’s existence. After the merger, four ABA teams joined the NBA: The Indiana Pacers, New York Nets (now Brooklyn Nets), Denver Nuggets, and San Antonio Spurs.
NBA and COVID
The NBA was one of the first professional sports leagues to shut down due to the COVID pandemic. The decision was made on March 11th, 2020 after it was revealed that one of the players on the Utah Jazz had tested positive for the virus. The league wassuspended for an indefinite amount of time, but ended up resuming on July 30th, 2020.
First case in the NBA
It was March 11th, 2020 when the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the NBA. The Utah Jazz were playing the Oklahoma City Thunder when it was announced that Rudy Gobert had tested positive for the virus. The game was immediately postponed and the rest of the season was put on hold.
This was a massive blow to the NBA as they were in the middle of their season and had to make a quick decision on how to proceed. They ultimately decided to shut down the season for at least 30 days. This was a difficult decision for many players, coaches, and staff members as they all rely on basketball for their livelihoods.
The shutdown has been incredibly tough on everyone involved, but it has also given people a chance to step back and reevaluate what is truly important in life.
Shut down of the NBA
The NBA season was suspended on March 11th, 2020 after Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz tested positive for COVID-19. This was just days after the WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The decision to suspend the season was made in order to protect the health and safety of players, staff, and fans.
The NBA season resumed on July 30th, 2020 with all games taking place at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The season consisted of 22 teams playing 8 games each followed by a traditional playoff format. The Los Angeles Lakers were crowned champions after defeating the Miami Heat in 6 games.
When Did the NBA Shut Down for COVID?
On March 11th, 2020, the NBA shut down due to the COVID pandemic. This was a difficult decision for the league, but one that was necessary in order to protect the health and safety of players, staff, and fans. The NBA is expected to resume play at some point in the near future, but a exact date has not yet been announced.
March 11th, 2020
On Wednesday, March 11th, 2020, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that it would be suspending its season “until further notice” in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The decision came hours after the NBA had released a statement saying that it was “exploring all options” in regards to the coronavirus, including playing games without fans in attendance.
This is not the first time the NBA has had to deal with a major health crisis; in fact, the league was forced to cancel its entire playoffs in 1998 due to a lockout that lasted over six months. However, the NBA is hopeful that it can resume play at some point later in the year. For now, though, all games have been postponed indefinitely.
