The NBA is stepping up to fight coronavirus.
Basketball arenas may be silent right now, but fans can still show their support for the sport by buying face masks emblazoned with the logos of their favorite teams or the National Basketball Association and Women’s National Basketball Association.
“As a global community, we can all play a role in reducing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic by following the CDC’s recommendation to cover our nose and mouth while in public,” said Kathy Behrens, NBA president for social responsibility and player programs. “Through this new product offering, NBA and WNBA fans can adhere to these guidelines while joining in the league’s efforts to aid those who have been directly affected by COVID-19.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has upended food bank operations, causing shifts in distribution models and volunteer opportunities,” said Katie Fitzgerald, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Feeding America. “We are grateful to the NBA, WNBA and Fanatics for this partnership that will support food banks with funds but also with much-needed face coverings to keep their staff, volunteers and neighbors in need safe.
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