Quin Snyder Issues Statement To Utah Jazz Fans About Coronavirus Outbreak

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah Jazz head coach issued a statement to all Jazz fans regarding the coronavirus outbreak also known as COVID-19 that caused the NBA to suspend their season.

“The response from people in our community toward our players and staff over the last week has been truly inspiring and amazing,” Snyder said in his statement. “On behalf of our entire team, I just wanted to convey deep gratitude for such support and concern. We are not surprised by the response, as it just reiterates what we know, appreciate and embrace about this great community. But during extraordinary times like this, it is certainly reassuring and profound.”

“Team has always been our identity, and that extends to all within the state of Utah,” Snyder continued. “We will navigate these uncharted waters together. Right now, we are all sacrificing in our own unique ways — for our health and for our greater good — and that is critical. That is the epitome of teamwork in a much more significant way right now. The caring and selfless approach of the experts in the Utah medical community was tremendous. The first few days in our experience, and they are providing invaluable leadership right now. Please make sure you all continue to follow their advice, and that of the state and public officials, and keep your families safe.” 

The Jazz posted the statement on their Twitter page on Thursday.

A message from Coach Quin Snyder ❤️ pic.twitter.com/wsNwG9JqYg

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 19, 2020

The NBA suspended their season until further notice last week after the first positive test from an NBA player for COVID-19 came from Snyder’s star center Rudy Gobert.

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