NBA and Adam Silver Shouldn't be Criticized for Having a Plan: Unchecked

Why does it seem like the NBA is being criticized for a return more than other leagues when they have a clear plan?

I have a question. Why does it seem like the NBA is the only league being overly criticized for returning when they appear to be the one with a clear plan?

I’m not afraid to say it, I’m starting to get excited for the return of the season. I love the idea of games all day. Plus, no late night starts! And who doesn’t want to see LeBron, Giannis, Zion, Luka, Harden and company back in action?

NBA schedule released 😭 WE BACK!! pic.twitter.com/LdNlLjpBbt

— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) June 26, 2020

It just feels to me that MLB, the NFL, and even college football aren’t getting nearly the same negative energy when it comes to their possible upcoming seasons and I haven’t seen them take the steps the NBA is, both in attempting to create a safe environment, and in vowing to help players keep a social justice message at the forefront.

I understand there are natural concerns, but we already have seen many test positive for coronavirus going about life regularly. Do we really believe they will be more at risk in a setting specifically designed to keep the league essentially quarantined?

I've been trying to tell everyone, this is the truth of the NBA bubble.

Adam Silver: "We ultimately believe it will be safer on our campus than outside it."

— Farbod Esnaashari (@Farbod_E) June 26, 2020

And if they weren’t going to restart now, what will be any different about next season? This thing isn’t going away. Players were given the choice whether they wanted to participate, which was the right thing to do. But plenty are still heading to Orlando to hoop.

Look, I’m not naive, I understand economics are a driving factor here. But we’re all dealing with a reality that is not ideal, and to me, Adam Silver and the NBA are attempting to lead as best they can considering the circumstances. 

As coronavirus cases in the US continue to rise, NBA commissioner Adam Silver is not ruling out putting the scheduled restart of the season on hold if there is an outbreak of cases amongst teams. https://t.co/8F6aFnnjOl

— CNN (@CNN) July 1, 2020

Personally, I welcome the league’s return. And I’m ready and hopeful to celebrate whoever wins what is sure to be the most unique championship in history.

"I think whoever wins should have [an] asterisk next [to] it. ... I think it will be one of the more tougher championships ever won.”

Austin Rivers on the unique circumstances surrounding the NBA season.

(via @TaylorRooks) pic.twitter.com/tw9igfBnUm

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 1, 2020

One with no damn asterisk attached.