Older NBA coaches seem to be onboard amidst COVID-19 concerns

At one time several NBA coaches had a spotlight on them stemming from reports that the NBA had concerns about them participating due to older people being more susceptible to acquiring COVID-19. Some assistant coaches have opted out of participating in the league's restart but as of yet, no head coaches have declined.

At one time several NBA coaches had a spotlight on them stemming from reports that the NBA had concerns about them participating due to older people being more susceptible to acquiring COVID-19.  Some assistant coaches have opted out of participating in the league's restart but as of yet, no head coaches have declined.

New Orleans Pelicans Head Coach Alvin Gentry and Houston Rockets Head Mike D'Antoni are both onboard after previous concerns.

New Orleans coach Alvin Gentry has been cleared to travel with the Pelicans to the Orlando bubble, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 8, 2020

Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni, 69, is on the team flight en route to Orlando, a source told ESPN. He has said recently that his medical screenings didn't raise any red flags and that he planned to coach as usual, other than wearing a mask.

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) July 9, 2020

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