The NBA season is played with a series of the highest level of protocols to avoid any coronavirus contagion, but has shown that it can provide the same thing and reach any destination. In turn, the league knew how to be very careful in terms of contacts, which was not the case with Kevin Durant.
The Brooklyn Nets faced the Toronto Raptors in the NBA on Friday night, but the first five Steve Nash sent to court showed no shorter absence. Kevin Durant was left out of the game within minutes of the start and information indicated that he was following the contacts for Covid-19.
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When it became clear that Durant was not going to play tonight and that he would be out until the tests gave him negative results, Kevin appeared on the field against the Raptors, upsetting everyone. However, KD came out again and I can’t come back in the third trimester … What happened?
What happened to Kevin Durant in the Brooklyn Nets against the Toronto Raptors
In the first instance, it should be clarified that Durant was allowed to play because the person he came in contact with underwent additional tests and, after giving negative results, made him available. Now, the reason why he was retired in the middle of the NBA game, is something explained by Malika Andrews.
“Kevin Durant will be eliminated for the rest of the game due to health and safety protocols. After missing the start of the game and being later allowed to play, Durant cannot play in the league. “, reported. In other words, the NBA cannot afford to play any player without first following previously established protocols.
Kevin Durant is eliminated for the rest of the game due to health and safety protocols. After missing the start of the game and then being allowed to play, Durant cannot play in the direction of the league, a source told ESPN.
– Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews)
February 6, 2021
NBA statement on the Kevin Durant case
A few minutes later, the NBA released a statement reporting what happened to Kevin Durant. He explains that the player tested negative three times and that, before the game, the person he interacted with gave an inconclusive test for which he was allowed to play. However, it was subsequently positive and was therefore withdrawn.