Coronavirus: Rudy Gobert issues statement, apologizes for being careless

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Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus Wednesday night, which resulted in the NBA suspending the season.

On Thursday afternoon, he posted the following message on Instagram:

Gobert's teammate, Donovan Mitchell, tested positive Thursday morning. And as ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported:

Jazz players are privately saying that Gobert showed a cavalier attitude toward the virus in the locker room, touching teammates and their belongings.

On Monday, Gobert essentially mocked the panic surrounding the spread of the virus:

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At this point, Gobert and Mitchell are the only two confirmed cases among NBA players.

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