LeBron James, Giannis and Steph Curry among stars who want NBA season to resume

LeBron James, Steph Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo are among NBA stars who have reportedly created a united front to resume 2019-20 season amid coronavirus pandemic. players were reportedly on a private conference call on Monday (Tuesday IST), where y discussed ongoing NBA suspension. Towards end of call, all players involved agreed that y want season to continue. 

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LeBron James, Steph Curry among NBA stars who want NBA season to return

conference call was reportedly arranged by NBPA President and OKC Thunder guard Chris Paul. Along with LeBron James, Steph Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook were also on call. As per ESPN, NBPA recently conducted a poll which asked NBA players if y wanted to resume season or t. conference call will reportedly hold a lot of significance as players' decisions will be necessary when a final call will be made. However, NBPA has denied conducting a formal poll of its players. league has been patient with taking ir decision. NBA commissioner Adam Silver also stated that it is t necessary to make a decision by May.

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Last week, teams were allowed to reopen ir training facilities. However, some teams will remain closed for several more weeks. Silver had also stated players' safety could t be guaranteed as a vaccine is t expected for ar two years.

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