Rudy Gobert's Instagram apology gets 250,000-plus likes

Utah's Rudy Gobert - first NBA player to test positive for coronavirus, which prompted league to suspend season - confirmed he tested positive Thursday (12 March) and apologized on social media.

"I want to thank everyone for outpouring of concern and support over last 24 hours. I have gone through so many emotions since learning of my diagsis…mostly fear, anxiety, and embarrassment. first and most important thing is I would like to publicly apologize to people that I may have endangered. At time, I had idea I was even infected. I was careless and make excuse. I hope my story serves as a warning and causes everyone to take this seriously. I will do whatever I can to support using my experience as way to educate ors and prevent spread of this virus. I am under great care and will fully recover. Thank you again for all your support. I encour everyone to take all of steps to stay safe and healthy. Love," Gobert said in an Instagram post.

Basketball fans appear to have forgiven Jazz star's antics as, a day later, post had received nearly 260,000 likes.