There’s no doubt the NBA has been missed by many people across the world, specifically the fan base of the reigning champs, the Toronto Raptors. That has been apparent from even just the attention paid to Toronto’s three scrimmage games.
It also can’t be denied that starting the league backup, even in a Disney bubble, can be viewed as a poor decision. There’s the ongoing pandemic to contend with, and also powerful social justice protests and statements being made in the United States surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement. Despite what Draymond Green may say, this relates to here in Canada.