On Tuesday afternoon, word broke that NBA superstar Kevin Durant had tested positive for the coronavirus. He said he had been exhibiting no symptoms and despite the positive test felt perfectly fine.
“Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine,” Durant told The Athletic. “We’re going to get through this.”
Great sentiment and everyone is glad Durant feels good.
It begs a very simple question though.
Why in the world was a 31-year-old, world-class athlete with no symptoms tested for the coronavirus in the first place?
Durant would, it seems, be among the least vulnerable people on the face of the earth.