1. As you all know, it was one year ago today that Jazz guard Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, the NBA suspended its season and the world was turned upside down.
The sports world was rocked as seasons were delayed, games went on without fans in the stands and bubbles were created. Sports often served as the ultimate distraction from real life, but there was no way for sports to escape from COVID-19.
So it’s clear that the pandemic—and I despite this phrase with a passion—put sports in perspective for many people.
I’ve had many people tell me they don’t care about sports nearly as much as they did before March 2020, which is totally understandable when you’re primarily thinking about how to keep yourself and your family safe from a dangerous virus.