Countdown to Shutdown

stan francisco · Post #1 » by **stan francisco** » Tue Dec 21, 2021 4:08 pm

Following the NHL’s lead, the NBA, NFL, MLB will all soon need to take a break.

For those who have studied the effect of Omicron across the pond, you know what I mean.

I predict that Silver wants to push it until Christmas games are done, think he’ll shut it down after that.

Bubble #2, here we come.

Side note: Almost everyone in ICU due to Omicron variant is unvaccinated. If vaccinated, it’s extremely rare to get really sick from it if you’re otherwise healthy. Get vaccinated! Wear a mask and wash your hands often, it helps.

I say he delivers the message on the 26th. What’s your prediction?

euphorbus · Post #2 » by **euphorbus** » Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:29 am

January 3. I think a pause for four to six weeks is possible. The omicron variant spreads so quickly, we in the US will see a quick surge, which has already commenced, and a slightly slower fall in cases.

stan francisco · Post #3 » by **stan francisco** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 4:33 am

Overwhelming amount of responses ^ .

Thanks, Euphorbus. I still say Adam Silver pulls the plug as soon as the Xmas games are over. He knows each game is a super spreader. Hospitals soon overflowing again.

Bubble is a good solution.

euphorbus · Post #4 » by **euphorbus** » Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:16 am

Nate McMillan wants a pause now:

https://sports.yahoo.com/atlanta-hawks-coach-nate-mcmillan-wants-season-paused-over-massive-covid19-coronavirus-outbreak-050637382.html

euphorbus · Post #5 » by **euphorbus** » Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:30 am

euphorbus wrote:The omicron variant spreads so quickly, we in the US will see a quick surge, which has already commenced, and a slightly slower fall in cases.

This is slightly off topic, but the scenario I outlined (after reading multiple news sources) is coming to pass in the U.S.:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/12/30/how-long-will-omicron-last/

I think Adam Silver should reconsider the NBA policies in light of this clearer trajectory, and listen to voices like Nate McMillan.

Post #6 » by **Kilroy** » Fri Dec 31, 2021 6:41 am

Let's not get ahead of ourselves and let's also not get into the covid/health discussions here... RealGM has taken the stance that since these conversations rarely are productive and outside of the scope of basketball, we just don't get into it here...