For Washington Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura, joining his team to prepare for the resumption of the NBA season in Orlando in a few weeks was a no-brainer.
The 22-year-old Japanese told reporters in a Zoom call Friday, that he’s worried about competing amid the COVID-19 pandemic but his desire to get back on the court exceeded his unease.
“I think every player has (worries),” said Hachimura, who was selected by the Wizards in the first round of last year’s draft. “Not that I have a child, but there are so many players that have their families and children, and I imagine what I would do if I were in their situations.