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Union's Michele Roberts on Orlando, "A player is going to test positive"

Not if, but when.

That's how NBA players union's Michele Roberts is looking at the Orlando 22-team restart: It's not if a player will test positive in the bubble, it's when. The question is how the protocols are set up to deal with that, and if it's worth the risk to the players. Here is what she told Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe :

Over the weekend, the voices of players who have concerns about the restart - due to fears of stealing momentum from the Black Lives Matter movement, for health and safety reasons, and concerns about limitations in the bubble - have become louder. Stars such as Kyrie Irving , Dwight Howard , CJ McCollum have opposed restarting the season in Orlando.

The union's Roberts said that doesn't seem to be the attitude of the majority of players on an Orlando restart.

Players do not have to report to Orlando, and if they stay home they will not be punished. However, they also will not be paid. For a lot of players, the money is a major motivating factor toward a return.

In the coming weeks, each player will have to make a personal decision about whether or not to report. They will have to weigh the risks and rewards, the pros and the cons, and make a call. Players want to be unified about a decision, but right now there is no unity in the ranks.

But Roberts thinks players get the big picture and understand the risks. Now it's their call.

Union's Michele Roberts on Orlando, "A player is going to test positive" NBCSports.com