By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Evan Fournier backed up NBA’s plans for the season restart in Orlando, Florida despite the recent spike in coronavirus cases just a few weeks ahead of the league’s return.
“The resurgence is worrying, but it doesn’t actually change habits,” Fournier told in a recent interview with AFP. “If anything, seeing more and more cases makes you want to be even more careful.. […] For the NBA to take such a risk by resuming the season, the measures will be maximum. They will make our lives easier so that we do not have to ask questions and make us feel safe every day.”
The 27-year-old French international also discussed the financial impact a possible season cancellation would bring to the league, while he also supported the decision of players who opted out of the season restart.
“In the beginning, there were a number of people who said that we had to stop the season. But then we looked at some of the possible consequences — a potential lockout, changes in the salary cap. There would have been such negative effects that we finally agreed to end the season. So the main reason why we are playing again is money.”
“I understand those who don’t feel like playing because it could divert attention from this issue,” Fournier added. “But I believe we should use the restart of the season as an opportunity to be heard.