NBA: Marcus Smart, 2 Lakers also test positive for coronavirus
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Boston Celtics wing man Marcus Smart and two members of the Los Angeles Lakers also tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
In separate announcements by Smart and the Lakers, it was known that all three players also contracted the virus.
Smart said he was tested five days ago. When he posted on Twitter, he added he does not have symptoms anymore.
I was tested 5 days ago and the results came back tonight, which were positive. Ive been self quarantined since the test, thank goodness. COVID-19 must be taken w the highest of seriousness. I know it’s a #1 priority for our nations health experts, & we must get more testing ASAP pic.twitter.com/xkijb9wlKV
— marcus smart (@smart_MS3) March 19, 2020
The Celtics were among the last five teams the Utah Jazz played against. Jazz all-stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell both tested positive for the virus a week ago.
Likewise, the Lakers mentioned that their two players who tested positive for the virus did not show symptoms, or were asymptomatic.
The Lakers played the Brooklyn Nets prior to the NBA season suspension. Four Nets, including superstar Kevin Durant, also contracted the virus.
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