Basketball fans, and for that matter all of us, owe the NBA a huge vote of support and "thank you" for successfully conducting their playoffs and championship in pandemic time. Players, coaches, staff, hotel employees, and many, many more gave up their "freedom" and "liberty" to enter a tightly controlled bubble for months. The players adjusted to playing with no fans and no civic fanfare. They even managed to impress upon the country their devotion to social justice.
Of course, there were surprises. That's what makes sports the ultimate reality show and accounts for my devotion. The Clippers disappointed and the Heat turned it up way beyond our expectations.
Can we emulate the NBA and finally lock ourselves down with masks, distancing and a devotion to getting this right? I'm certainly a fan of that approach.
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