NBA players cover lost wages of arena workers after coronavirus suspends season.
Even the Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert, who became the first NBA player to test positive for the coronavirus, is donating $500,000 to part-time workers at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, with a portion of the money also going to families impacted by the disease.
"I know there are countless ways that people have been impacted," Gobert said."These donations are a small token that reflect my appreciation and support for all those impacted and are the first of many steps I will take to try and make a positive difference, while continuing to learn more about COVID-19 and educate others."
At least seven NBA players have tested positive for coronavirus, including Gobert, Jazz teammate Donovan Mitchell, Detroit Pistons center Christian Wood and four members of the Brooklyn Nets. The team did not name who was diagnosed, but star Kevin DurantNumerous teams, such as the Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors, have also stepped up to help the arena staff in their cities.
For Crystal Howell, who works in the ticketing office at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum arena, it has meant the world. "I'm in a two-income family, but due to what's going on in the world, we're both out of work," Howell said."What Giannis and all the players have done really means a lot. They didn't have to do it and it's going to help me and my family."
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