Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura is one of three NBA players who appear on a short video released on social media early Monday morning.
The video provides a positive message during these uncertain times as the global COVID-19 pandemic creates countless challenges for people everywhere on earth. A time when the NBA¡¯s return is a question that no one knows the answer to.
For the video, the World Health Organization and the National Basketball Players Association collaborated to deliver its message, which included the hashtag #NBATogether.
Oklahoma City Thunder sharpshooter Danilo Gallinari, who hails from Italy, and veteran point guard Ricky Rubio of the Phoenix Suns are the other NBA players appearing on the 42-second video on Twitter. Rubio played a pivotal role for Spain, the 2019 FIBA World Cup champion, last summer in China.
¡°I know we are facing a very tough moment with the spread of the coronavirus,¡± Gallinari said in the opening comments of the video.
¡°It¡¯s tough, but we all have to help each other,¡± Hachimura said, continuing the narrative.
¡°First, a big shout out to all the doctors, nurses and medical staff and others who are working so hard to keep us safe during this time,¡± Rubio noted.
Reminders about healthy habits, cleanliness and social distancing are included on the public-service announcement.
¡°Please pay attention to what the health experts are advising,¡± Gallinari stated.
¡°Also, if you¡¯re passing information to others, make sure it¡¯s correct,¡± Hachimura said.
¡°Let¡¯s be there for each other,¡± Rubio added later in the video.
¡°And let¡¯s work as one team,¡± Gallinari concluded.
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