[UPDATED AS OF MARCH 30, 2020] Even the most athletic and brightest stars in the NBA were not spared from the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Check out the list of players who contracted the coronavirus and recovered from it in this gallery.
Destroit Pistons forward Christian Wood stands at least 6'10. He was born September 27, 1995.
NBA.com reported that Christian Wood is among the growing list of basketball players, who contracted the coronavirus disease or COVID 19.
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell stands at least 6'1. He was born on September 7, 1996. He first played in the NBA in 2017.
Donovan Mitchelle confirmed reports that he tested positive for the coronavirus on his Instagram. He assured everyone that he is strictly following the advise of the medical staff on how to deal with this virus.
Frechman and Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was born on June 26, 1992. He plays center for the Jazz.
After testing positive for COVID-19, Rudy Gobert took to Instagram to expressed his remorse after potentially exposing reporters in a press briefing when he jokingly touched the mics. Rudy stressed that what he did was simply "careless," "The first and most important thing is I would like to publicly apologize to the people that I may have endangered. At the time, I had no idea I was even infected. I was careless and make no excuse."
Boston Celtics point guard/shooting huard Marcus Smart. He stands at least 6'3.
Marcus confirmed via his social media accounts that he tested positive for 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). He posted, "I was tested 5 days ago and the results came back tonight, which were positive. Ive been self quarantined since the test, thank goodness. COVID-19 must be taken w the highest of seriousness. I know it's a #1 priority for our nations health experts, & we must get more testing ASAP."
NBA insider Shams Charania tweeted that Marcus Smart has tested negative for coronavirus disease 2019.
It was reported that Donovan Mitchell has been cleared from the coronavirus.
The Utah Jazz Rudy Gobert was also mentioned by Shams Charania to have tested negative for COVID-19
Pistons forward Christian Wood also joins the list of NBA players who tested negative for COVID-19.