The return of NBA basketball has given so many peoples’ lives a much-needed sense of normalcy during a time where almost everything has been turned upside down. For the players in the NBA, though, things have only gotten stranger since the season restarted.
Last month, 22 teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, left their respective cities for an opportunity to compete for a playoff spot at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. While the bubble environment the NBA has succeeded in its goal of keeping players safe, it’s been less successful in making players feel comfortable in their new surroundings — particularly on the court.