The Orlando Magic are hoping follow-up tests outside the NBA bubble can help explain why center Mo Bamba had difficulty ramping up to game-level fitness after contracting COVID-19.
When Bamba and the Magic first entered the NBA bubble, he said he was pleased to have more power and agility after adding 20 pounds to 7-foot-frame during the coronavirus shutdown.
But Bamba’s acclimation back to regular-season conditions stalled and the Magic’s human performance staff decided it was best for him to leave Disney World property for a comprehensive post-coronavirus evaluation. The Magic announced Friday Bamba had tested positive for COVID-19 on June 11.