Chris Paul Divulges What It Was Like To See Family In Virtual Crowd

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The NBA has implemented a virtual crowd for all of the bubble games.

With the NBA currently in a bubble in Orlando, Florida, it has been well-established that there won't be any fans allowed at the games, for quite some time. In fact, the entirety of the playoffs will be played without spectators, which will certainly lead to a bizarre atmosphere, unlike anything we have ever seen before. However, to add just a tiny bit of normalcy to the games, the NBA has decided to implement a virtual fan section, which showcases people who are watching the match in their living rooms.

It's been a weird sight to see, although the NBA is doing it in a way that is beneficial to the players. Case in point, during the Oklahoma City Thunder game last night, Chris Paul's son and wife were shown as virtual fans. Of course, he hasn't seen them since he's in Orlando, and being able to see them in the stands was bittersweet. After the game, Paul explained just how cool it is to see all of these bubble initiatives come together.

Paul was one of the key players involved in bringing the bubble to life, as he coordinated with the players to see what kind of facilities they would need. In a recent interview, Paul even admitted to crying upon arrive to Orlando as he simply couldn't believe part of his creation come to life in a tangible way.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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