Donovan Mitchell’s lighthearted interaction with fans just before testing positive for coronavirus may have inadvertently helped prevent the spread of the virus.
In a video before the Jazz-Thunder game, Mitchell can be seen jokingly telling a fan not to touch a basketball as they might have the coronavirus. Little did he know at the time that he would be the one diagnosed with the virus shortly after.
Watch the video here: Instagram Post.
This incident occurred following teammate Rudy Gobert’s positive test, which led to the NBA suspending their season indefinitely.
Read about Gobert’s positive test on Twitter: Tweet.
The Utah Jazz issued a statement on Thursday confirming Mitchell as the only additional player who tested positive for COVID-19 after Oklahoma health officials tested the entire Jazz traveling party.
The statement read, “As a follow-up to yesterday’s positive COVID-19 test, Oklahoma health officials tested all members of the Utah Jazz traveling party, confirming one additional positive outcome for a Jazz player. We are working closely with the CDC, Oklahoma and Utah state officials, and the NBA to monitor their health and determine the best path moving forward.”
