Coronavirus Wake Up Call

The COVID-19 outbreak is a wake-up call for those who love sports.

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00:00Losing sports hurts, because as the coronavirus has declared a pandemic and the NBA season is suspended,

00:06we are reminded how little they really matter.

00:09But to us, they matter so much.

00:12And they are usually where we can turn when times get tough.

00:15I love the NBA.

00:17The fact that it won't be there, and for who knows how long, is scary.

00:22No matter what else is going on in life at night, I could always look forward to turning on some hoops,

00:27and then discussing them.

00:29But now wondering whether the Milwaukee Bucks could complete a magical season,

00:33or if LeBron James might get another ring, has no meaning.

00:37Perhaps that is the best reality check of all for fans as to just how serious a situation this is.

00:43The stock line is that sports brings people together.

00:46Well now, they're keeping people apart.

00:49March Madness will be played without fans, if at all.

00:52Major League Baseball is scrambling as well.

00:55All bets are off regarding how this will play out,

00:58but I wouldn't bet on any games being played for the foreseeable future.

01:03Unprecedented is a word that is probably about to be overused, but is the only one that applies.

01:09Who knows what happens from here?

01:11From a professionally selfish standpoint, I have absolutely no idea what my industry is going to do.

01:17But again, ultimately, none of that matters.

01:21The only thing that does is we all stay calm and stay healthy.

01:25Because even if we don't have sports to help, we're going to have to get through this together.