What is the NBA Bubble Guest policy and when will family members/girlfriends arrive in Orlando?

Samir Mehdi | 31/08/2020
NBA Bubble Guest Policy

NBA players will be permitted a limited amount of family members to visit them once they advance to the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs, per ESPN’s Marc J. Spears.

The NBA players who opted into playing in the safe and secure Orlando bubble made the ultimate sacrifice by leaving their families behind to continue the 2020 Playoffs.

Players such as the Los Angeles Lakers’s Avery Bradley opted out of the bubble due to personal reasons regarding the health of their loved ones such as their children.

NBA players and their mental health

It is no surprise nor is it a secret that NBA players have been struggling with their mental health every since been ‘trapped’ within this bubble.

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George has reiterated multiple times that without the support of his family, especially during his stretch of bad performances against the Dallas Mavericks, he was in a, quote, “dark place”.

Also read:“I was in a dark place”- Paul George’s postgame interview reveals why he couldn’t shoot like his normal self

Danny Green of the Los Angeles Lakers agreed with George saying they have nothing else to do except to scroll through negative comments about them, on social media.

Lebron James even posted heartwarming pictures on Instagram of his wife and 3 kids, captioning it “Miss my squad so damn much!!”

The NBA Bubble Guest Policy

ESPN’s Marc J. Spears reported moments ago that NBA players will be able to officially reunite with loved ones once they finish quarantining at the bubble.

Kyle Kuzma was already ecstatic that he would be able to welcome girlfriend Winnie Harlow to the Bubble. 


The NBA and NBPA decided that upto 3 family members will be allowed to stay at the bubble, per player. The individuals must also prove that they have “long-standing relationships” with the players.

 

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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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