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Podcast: The Ringer NBA Show
Episode: Examining COVID-19 Protocol Negotiations in the NBA and Athlete Activism | Real Ones
Description: In light of Matt Sullivan’s recent article for Rolling Stone on the current showdown between the NBA and NBPA surrounding COVID-19 protocols, Logan and Raja have a frank discussion about what the outcome of these negotiations could mean for this season of basketball. They discuss players who are fighting to remain unvaccinated in cities that require it for entry to stadiums, athlete activism, and much more (0:40). Then they mention a few tidbits about Ben Simmons from the 76ers' media day (53:30) and each award their Real One of the Week (56:30).
Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell
Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall
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