NBA - Affected player Gobert pledges US$500,000 to virus relief effort

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Frenchman Rudy Gobert, the first NBA player known to have tested positive for the coronavirus, is donating more than US$500,000 to support both ...

Frenchman Rudy Gobert, the first NBA player known to have tested positive for the coronavirus, is donating more than US$500,000 to support both the employee relief fund at the Utah Jazz's home arena and COVID-19-related social services relief in Utah, Oklahoma City and the French health care system, the NBA team said on Saturday.

"These donations are a small token that reflect my appreciation and support for all those impacted and are the first of many steps I will take to try and make a positive difference, while continuing to learn more about COVID-19 and educate others," Gobert said in a statement released by the Jazz.

 

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