It’s hard to believe that it has already been five years since the NBA put a halt to the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The moment when Rudy Gobert jokingly touched all the microphones during a press conference—before we fully grasped the virus’s seriousness—remains vivid in our memories.
Thankfully, the NBA was quick to innovate, introducing the idea of a bubble at Disney in Orlando later that year. This bold move eventually saw the Los Angeles Lakers, powered by the impressive duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, clinch their 17th championship.
Back then, social media erupted with reactions when Adam Silver announced the suspension of the season. It was a time filled with uncertainty, marking a notable chapter in NBA history and beyond.
