Right smack down to fist bumping

Midflight   (Photo by fir0002)

Something as small as the flutter of a butterfly’s wings can send waves throughout the world.  Now something tinier is also making waves: COVID-19.

The overarching effects of this virus have even infiltrated NBA frivolities.  Whereas players have traditionally high-fived fans, they are now being warned to fist bump instead.  Players are also being told to avoid “taking items… from fans to sign autographs.”

Nevertheless, multi-million dollar deals with China still stand.  NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is hoping that “suspended business” can be avoided if things “return to normal.”

Resources

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/03/nba-memo-on-coronavirus-warns-players-to-offer-fist-bumps-to-fans.html 

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