2019-2020 Official Regular Season Thread

[Wamu]

@DJ

Just had a t-bone steak & baked potato for lunch.

 

[Mecca]

Season 2 can't get here quick enough.

See , this is why I let you cyber-smash.

 

[Mecca]

Honestly, they are foolish for choosing Orlando.

Go take over a midwestern college town or something where the virus isn’t much of a threat.

It's about the Money.

Disney, ESPN are one and the same.

 

[Mecca]

You keep saying this.

What are serious consequences in your mind? A player dying?

None of the players are going to die.

But a 70 year old coach?

Like Mecca said, what if a superstar tests positive and his team gets eliminated because of it. That is a serious consequence to me.

Or like I said last week. This season is not a foregone conclusion. If a rash of players get infected when they resume play, don’t think for a second that Silver won’t call it.

I don’t know how many infections that will take, surely more than 1 or 2. But say 10 players get infected the first week. That could be season over.

I totally agree with you.

But, in fairness, there really aren't any other legitimate alternatives.

Sure, they could isolate them completely in some small town. But, right or wrong, they won't because of financial reasons.

The NBA, Players, Owners, Disney are all trying to recoup as much many as they can by salvaging the season.

I don't see it going off without a hitch. But, if the players are onboard with the risk, so be it.

As long as nobody is being forced into anything, we just have to hope for the best.

 

[Mecca]

I posted earlier, those coaches can wear masks and since the arenas will be empty, they can sit a couple of rows behind the bench. Heck, some already do.

Or, they can opt out.

Look, I am totally pessimistic about all this. But, this is a business.

If the employees are willing, the organisers are taking precautions, Fuck it....roll the dice.

It's kinda like reopening the economy. Do it on a small scale, test the waters, reassess if necessary.

You won't know until you try....

Speaking of which, Arizona might end up being the test case of WHAT NOT TO DO.

Everything is open.

Bars, Movies, Casinos, Gyms...

Our numbers are rising, infections and deaths because it takes 10-12 Fucking days to get test results back.

I was supposed to go back to work next week and I can't because testing is so backed up.

 

[Mecca]

Disney has the facilities, lodging , and of course the affiliation with ABC, ESPN, etc..

Along with all of that, comes higher risk to exposure.

I understand the mindset to finish the season, but in reality it is an experiment that can go either way.

IF, it goes the wrong way, how do they move forward with next season?

 

[Mecca]

I don't think the venue choice matters nearly as much as you do as long as it's the "bubble" that it sounds like it's supposed to be.

As for players "sneaking out" or whatever. I agree that it's certainly possible. 20 something year old males aren't always known for doing the smart thing.

But I'm not going to assume that they automatically will, especially since I'm sure the situation has been and will continue to be drummed into their heads.

That's also where veterans would need to step up and make sure they understand.

I don't think it's really going to be in a bubble. The park is opening up to guest July 11th.

Like, it's obvious why they didn't pick DISNEYLAND.

Orange County is way to close to the clubs, shopping etc.

But, it was always going to be something that's beneficial to the Mickey Mouse Conglomerate.

 

[DJ]

Happened to me recently guys.....don't let it happen to YOU.

 

[Mecca]

“When will Disney World reopen?” We finally got the good news that Walt Disney World is reopening July 11, 2020! When it does open back up though, Disney World is going to see a lot of changes, different from when you last visited.

This will be a phased reopening with Disney’s Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom reopening first on July 11, followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15.

Update on Walt Disney World Resort Operations — Including Theme Parks and Water Parks

 

[Mecca]

I agree it is far more likely than not and I really hope they can pull it off.

I also strongly disagree with the venue choice.

As to your last point, we shall see. There is a lot of external pressure and everybody wants sports to resume. They have to try at least until it is proven to not be safe. At this current moment, it appears that it is.

I'm not sure that people realize Disney World will be OPEN to the public during this time frame.

That alone makes this whole thing retarded.

That was the entire premise of my statement. If you aren't really isolating the players, staff, hotel folks, what's the point?

 

[GNG]

Honestly, they are foolish for choosing Orlando.

Go take over a midwestern college town or something where the virus isn’t much of a threat.

The Coronavirus pandemic has been overblown by the media.

 

[Wamu]

I'm not sure that people realize Disney World will be OPEN to the public during this time frame.

That alone makes this whole thing retarded.

That was the entire premise of my statement. If you aren't really isolating the players, staff, hotel folks, what's the point?

Disney World open? Well that's just goofy.

 

[GNG]

I didn't see any social distancing at the protest demonstrations.

 

[msgkings322]

I didn't see any social distancing at the protest demonstrations.

Nor the "reopen the economy" ones. But since it's all just overblown by the media, who cares?

 

[Black Adam]

It's about the Money.

ain't everything...?

 

[shopson67]

I don't think the venue choice matters nearly as much as you do as long as it's the "bubble" that it sounds like it's supposed to be.

As for players "sneaking out" or whatever. I agree that it's certainly possible. 20 something year old males aren't always known for doing the smart thing.

But I'm not going to assume that they automatically will, especially since I'm sure the situation has been and will continue to be drummed into their heads.

That's also where veterans would need to step up and make sure they understand.

Venue choice has to do with the multiple courts available (4 or 5?), previously used for summer league games. There will be a lot of games going on at the same time. Is Orlando a better choice than Las Vegas? I'm guessing the ESPN/Disney ties made that decision quickly.

 

[shopson67]

Players are not permitted in the park per the plan.

 

[Black Adam]

It's about the Money.

ain't everything...?

 

[shopson67]

I didn't see any social distancing at the protest demonstrations.

Social distancing OR masks are needed. Most protesters have been wearing masks. Even some of the looters...although that may have different reasoning behind it...

 

[shopson67]

The Coronavirus pandemic has been overblown by the media.

Take your baiting BS to the political threads.

 

[GNG]

Social distancing OR masks are needed. Most protesters have been wearing masks. Even some of the looters...although that may have different reasoning behind it...

According to the CDC both masks and social distancing are required.

 

[GNG]

Take your baiting BS to the political threads.

I was just expressing an opinion but you consider it baiting. Did I accuse you of baiting? If you don't like my comments then just put me on ignore. Problem solved.