The NBA and NHL each made the unprecedented decision to suspend their regular seasons last Thursday due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. With no games to be played in the near future, thousands of everyday arena workers are faced with the possibility of losing the income they would have made.
Yet some of the biggest names from around the two leagues have stepped in to help. Here are just a few:
It’s bigger than basketball! And during this tough time I want to help the people that make my life, my family’s lives and my teammates lives easier. Me and my family pledge to donate $100,000 to the Fiserv Forum staff. We can get through this together! 🙏🏽
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) March 13, 2020
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9sFV-nFTRG/?utm_source=ig_embed
Kevin Love is committing $100K to help support the Cavs' arena and support staff amid the cancellation of the NBA season.
“I hope that during this time of crisis, others will join me in supporting our communities.” pic.twitter.com/MgTXvajzEV
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 12, 2020
Breaking: #Pistons' Blake Griffin plans to donate $100,000 for workers at Little Caesars Arena: https://t.co/mzaG5ZA16r pic.twitter.com/aLRLJyB2j7
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) March 13, 2020
#FlaPanthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky is going to donate $100,000 to make sure all part-time staff who work at BB&T Center get paid during this hiatus. His teammates will match that $100,000 with ownership putting in whatever else is needed. pic.twitter.com/SKNSrjrecO
— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) March 13, 2020
Looks like Milan Lucic, Lauren Giordano and Zac Rinaldo chipped into this. Amazing gesture. https://t.co/IyqZT3tsPn
— Kristen Anderson (@KdotAnderson) March 15, 2020
Many of the owners from the two leagues have decided to assist as well:
Warriors ownership, players and coaches to contribute $1 million to disaster relief fund for Chase Center employees pic.twitter.com/42nYAalO9t
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) March 14, 2020
Dallas Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban is planning to support his hourly workers who will go without paychecks during the NBA shutdown pic.twitter.com/yiAuybbh9w
— NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) March 16, 2020
A Statement from Rocky Wirtz and Jerry Reinsdorf.#Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/6e8sMge4qy
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) March 14, 2020
https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1238495846313996304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1238495846313996304&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fca.sports.yahoo.com%2Fnews%2Fdevils-ducks-among-teams-committed-to-paying-event-staff-after-suspension-203527695.html
The NBA’s suspended regular season will be re-evaluated after 30 days, while the NHL gave no timetable for a return to action.
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” — Proverbs 3:27
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