Mark Cuban left shocked after NBA suspension, says 'it seemed more like out of a movie'

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was watching Mavericks vs Nuggets when he was informed about NBA being suspended until furr tice. news came along with confirmation that Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert has tested positive for virus. Mark Cuban, who was interviewed by ESPN as he continued watched game, shares his concerns about fast-spreading coronavirus. 

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NBA suspended: Mark Cuban calls coronavirus situation crazy

During interview, Mark Cuban told interviews that everyone is aware that y are playing y are going to be playing ir last NBA game for some time. He expressed that situation feels crazy, and he is hard to believe. According to Mark Cuban, situation is something 'out of a movie than reality'. A few hours before league was suspended, officials were talking about playing without fans or going on hiatus. Gobert testing positive forced officials to take a quick decision. 

Mark Cuban also added that he trusts Adam Silver, current NBA commissioner. He even thinks that current situation goes beyond money or basketball, and one needs to think about ir family. w that league is affected and one of players has it, whole situation feels much personal. league's suspension, though inevitable, came sooner than expected. 

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Mark Cuban had a talk with players on bench, informing m that y might t be able to leave city. situation is t like a lockout, where y let players go enjoy mselves. If NBA teams are going to have any control over situation, y will have to monitor every move of players, says Cuban, In end, he added that outbreak is about country and life, and with so much information available, it is difficult to kw what is right or wrong. 

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With NBA suspended indefinitely, all people who have been in contact with Utah Jazz will most likely be tested. NBA's statement was made right before Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder game began on Wednesday night (Thursday morning IST). Reports also suggest that everyone from players to executives associated with both teams will be tested for virus. Rudy Gobert, player who tested positive, was reportedly under impression that he will be playing game and was t present when anuncement was made. In earlier reports, NBA's medical staff had stated that if a player were to contract virus, he or she would take approximately. Fans took to Twitter to express ir concern as NBA suspended all ir furr games. coronavirus was declared a global pandemic by WHO. 

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