NBA commissioner Adam Silver revealed on a conference call with players that Utah Jazz All-Star center Rudy Gobert wasn't the first player to get tested for the coronavirus, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
Gobert was the first player in the NBA to test positive, however, and it led to the suspension of the season on March 11.
Sources: Adam Silver made something clear on conference call, telling players Rudy Gobert wasn’t the first NBA player to get tested; he was the first to test positive. NBA was ahead of curve in assuring safety before virus shut country down. https://t.co/gBIGvezmoo
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 9, 2020
Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry is believed to be the first NBA player to take a test for the coronavirus, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reported back in March.
On March 7, the Warriors announced Curry tested positive for influenza-A but didn’t have COVID-19. Golden State head coach Steve Kerr said the Dubs were concerned Curry had contracted the coronavirus.
Fortunately, the Warriors star didn't.
Gobert's Jazz teammate Donovan Mitchell contracted the virus, as did a number of other players and NBA personnel.
Owners are hopeful of resuming the season in the summer. However, that can only occur when the coronavirus pandemic dies down.
As each day passes, it feels like the season is going to get canceled. Of course, owners are going to remain hopeful because the NBA could lose between $1 to $2 billion if the season is canceled altogether.
Before Silver was forced to suspend the campaign, the Milwaukee Bucks had the best record in the league with a 53-12 win-loss tally. The Los Angeles Lakers, meanwhile, had the top mark in the Western Conference.
For their part, Rudy Gobert and the Jazz were in fourth place with a 41-23 record.
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