NBA And WNBA Are Creating Masks With Team Logos For COVID-19 Protection
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 12: An NBA logo is shown at the 5th Avenue NBA store on March 12, 2020 in New York City. The National Basketball Association said they would suspend all games after player Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz reportedly tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Getty Images)
Basketball season is on hold due to the coronavirus, but now fans can support their teams while staying safe. The NBA and WNBA have announced they are creating cloth face coverings with all 30 NBA and 12 WNBA teams, according to ESPN. All of the proceeds for the masks will benefit Feeding America in the United States and Second Harvest in Canada, two organizations aiding communities affected by the spread of COVID-19.
Kathy Behrens, the NBA president for social responsibility and player programs, talks about their new product, saying, "As a global community, we can all play a role in reducing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic by following the CDC's recommendation to cover our nose and mouth while in public." She adds, "Through this new product offering, NBA and WNBA fans can adhere to these guidelines while joining in the league's efforts to aid those who have been directly affected by COVID-19."
