Emmanuel Mudiay Breaks Silence On Rudy Gobert COVID-19 Debacle

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Emmanuel Mudiay is one of the Jazz players who got to see Rudy Gobert's antics play out.

Last week, Rudy Gobert was diagnosed with the Coronavirus after numerous antics in which he didn't take the disease seriously. Just a few hours later, Donovan Mitchell was diagnosed with COVID-19 as well. It served as a stark reminder that this whole thing must be taken seriously or else we could all end up very sick. Jazz player Emmanuel Mudiay was sick at the same time as Gobert except he didn't have the virus. Regardless, Mudiay recently spoke to OkayAfrica about the pandemic and even made sure to defend his teammate.

"Rudy is a great guy," Mudiay said. "He was just trying to be funny and joke around. He didn't know he had it at the time. Now he knows that it was something serious."

Emmanuel Mudiay Breaks Silence On Rudy Gobert COVID-19 Debacle
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Mudiay's comments are in stark contrast to the reports that numerous Jazz players are upset with Gobert after his recklessness. There has been reported frustration that could end up lasting well into the NBA's comeback which could take place in mid-June. With this in mind, the Jazz will have an interesting return to action. 

Stay tuned for updates regarding the NBA's actions surrounding the Coronavirus. There is still a lot we don't know and there very well could be a cancellation of the entire season if this trend continues.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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