COVID-19 is a difficult test for people all over the world. Clubs and NBA players, by their example, show that they are not indifferent to the problem of coronavirus. Many NBA clubs have announced that they will provide financial support to hourly workers who lost their wages due to the season-ending because of the coronavirus pandemic.
New Orleans Pelicans owner Gayle Benson has donated $ 1 million to support New Orleans residents and home team workers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Pelicans’ employees who were to work on game days during the rest of the regular season will continue to receive their pay. Six days ago Pelicans’ newcomer, Zion Williamson, promised to pay wages to Smoothie King Center employees over the next 30 days.
Dallas has donated $ 100,000 to coronavirus victims. The Mavericks have allocated this amount to noncommercial organizations in northern Texas.
Minnesota center, Karl Anthony Towns, has donated $ 100,000 to fight the coronavirus. The basketball player sent the money to the Mayo Clinic. “I hope that we will be able to fight this virus faster and more effectively by increasing the testing possibilities of COVID-19 as a whole,” Towns tweeted.
Minnesota, in conjunction with Levy Restaurants, is organizing meals for those in need during the coronavirus epidemic. The Timberwolves will offer free meals to those in need. “At such times, we, as a community, must unite and care for one another,” said club administrative director David Fima.
Orlando owners and players have contributed more than $ 2 million to the hourly workers who lost their wages due to the season-ending because of the coronavirus pandemic. The DeVos family, which owns the team, has promised to give up to $ 2 million. Magic players have also allocated a certain amount.
Clippers’ owner Steven Ballmer has donated $ 1 million to coronavirus victims in Los Angeles. The funds will be given to the Los Angeles community who need help.
Miami has announced that it will provide help to employees and AmericanAirlines Arena, part-time. Also, the club will provide food, drink, security and housekeeping funds to “help workers in this difficult and unprecedented situation.” Heat donates $ 1 million to the club’s charity fund.
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