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Rudy Gobert touched reporters’ recorders before positive coronavirus test
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Ted Holmlund
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March 11, 2020, 10:45 p.m. ET
This joke didn’t age well.
Rudy Gobert, who reportedly tested positive for coronavirus Wednesday, touched reporters’ recorders jokingly during media availability two days ago.
The ill-timed gag came on the heels of a decision by the NBA and other sports leagues to limit media access to players and essential staff.
Gobert’s illness was the reason why the Thunder-Jazz game was postponed Wednesday night. That decision was soon followed by the NBA’s decision to suspend their season.
Salt Lake Tribune reporter Eric Walden tweeted about Gobert’s action:
As part of the Jazz’s COVID-19 response, shootaround availability was done in the ZBBC media room today rather than on the court. As Rudy Gobert got finished discussing the situation, he stood up, leaned over and made it a point to touch every mic and recorder in front of him. 😂
— Eric Walden (@tribjazz) March 9, 2020