Are we sure resuming the NBA is the best way to go?

With a number of factors seeming to work against the NBA resume plans, it might be time for the league to reconsider resuming.

Last month, I wrote an article speculating on whether or not the NBA resuming was the best idea. A few weeks later, when the return plans were announced, I was as excited as anyone. However, since that article, there have been so many twists and turns that look to impact the league’s return, I think it might be beneficial to raise some of those questions again.

On June 3rd, the NBA announced that they have finalized plans for a 22-team return, pending approval by the NBPA. The player’s association would approve the plan the next day, and things looked to be going along extremely well.

However, just a week after the plans were announced, it seemed as there was dissent in the ranks as Kyrie Irving’s fears of resuming were echoed by many players around the league. All of a sudden, it seemed like it was back to square one.

But the NBA pushed through. They allowed any players who felt uncomfortable to not join their teams in Orlando, and while Irving and Justise Winslow–two players who were vocal in their hesitation–haven’t voiced their decision on the matter, players like Avery Bradley, Trevor Ariza, and Davis Bertans have all opted out of the proposed resume plan.

There have been more roadblocks among these, and at this time, the NBA has to consider all the recent factors, and reevaluate whether resuming the season is the best option.