Los Angeles (AFP)
Cleveland Cavaliers interior Larry Nance Jr. with Crohn's disease, which leaves him vulnerable to coronavirus, has said his "fear" of replaying and hopes the NBA will take into account the health of players if the season resumes.
"We are young and you can see our physical form, we would like to believe that the virus will not have for players the consequences it can have for others, but you never know. I still have scared and I don't want to catch it, "Nance told ESPN.
"I hope that the league will understand if someone does not feel comfortable coming back. We may seem very healthy, some people have problems that we cannot see", He insists.
Nance, 27, suffers from Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, for which he is undergoing therapy. This allows him to pursue a career as a professional basketball player, but also weakens his immune system.
Just over two months ago, when the NBA decided to suspend the season after the positive test from Rudy Gobert (Utah), Nance said he was "absolutely terrified" because he had played against him French.
Nance's fears have subsided in recent weeks as he learned more about the virus and consulted with various gastrointestinal specialists. The drug he has been using for 10 years via periodic intravenous infusions has been shown to be useful in fighting the infection suffered by people suffering from the same disease.
The winger, who has averaged 10.1 points and 7.3 rebounds this season, is one of seven Cavs players who have returned to training individually at his franchise facilities in the past two weeks.
Nance, hoping that the season will restart, recently said it was necessary to "crown a team". A prospect which does not however concern the Cavs, last of the Eastern conference and therefore out of the race for the play-offs.
© 2020 AFP