Emmanuel Mudiay Breaks Silence On Rudy Gobert COVID-19 Debacle

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Emmanuel Mudiay is one of the Jazz players who got to see Rudy Gobert's antics play out.

Last week, Rudy Gobert was diagnosed with the Coronavirus after numerous antics in which he didn't take the disease seriously. Just a few hours later, Donovan Mitchell was diagnosed with COVID-19 as well. It served as a stark reminder that this whole thing must be taken seriously or else we could all end up very sick. Jazz player Emmanuel Mudiay was sick at the same time as Gobert except he didn't have the virus. Regardless, Mudiay recently spoke to OkayAfrica about the pandemic and even made sure to defend his teammate.

"Rudy is a great guy," Mudiay said. "He was just trying to be funny and joke around. He didn't know he had it at the time. Now he knows that it was something serious."

Emmanuel Mudiay Breaks Silence On Rudy Gobert COVID-19 Debacle
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Mudiay's comments are in stark contrast to the reports that numerous Jazz players are upset with Gobert after his recklessness. There has been reported frustration that could end up lasting well into the NBA's comeback which could take place in mid-June. With this in mind, the Jazz will have an interesting return to action. 

Stay tuned for updates regarding the NBA's actions surrounding the Coronavirus. There is still a lot we don't know and there very well could be a cancellation of the entire season if this trend continues.


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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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