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 Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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