NBA chiefs in talks with Disney World in search for venue to host games and stars including LeBron James for restart
THE NBA have a Mickey Mouse idea to resume the basketball season – a trip to Walt Disney World.
Top-class US sports have been on pause since March following the COVID-19 crisis.
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However, NBA top brass are in talks to resume the season at Florida’s Walt Disney World Resort in late July.
The Disney ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando could be used as a “single site for games, practices and housing” to cut down on team travel across the States.
NBA spokesperson Mike Bass said: “Our priority continues to be the health and safety of all involved.
“And we are working with public health experts and government officials on a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure that appropriate medical protocols and protections are in place."
A Disney spokesperson said: ";The Walt Disney Company has a great, long-standing relationship with the NBA.
"We are engaged in conversations with them about completing the 2019-2020 season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort."
Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers lead the Eastern and Western Conferences respectively but the playoffs have not started yet.
Basketball legend Patrick Ewing was in hospital last night after testing positive for COVID-19.
The American, 57, enjoyed an illustrious 15-year career with the New York Knicks and was part of the Dream Team’s Olympic gold success in 1992.
Ewing, head coach of Georgetown University men’s team, has been receiving care at a local hospital.
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In a statement, he said: “This virus is serious and should not be taken lightly.
“I want to encourage everyone to stay safe and take care of yourselves and your loved ones.
“Now more than ever I want to thank the healthcare workers and everyone on the front lines. I’ll be fine and we will all get through this.”