NBA star Westbrook tests positive for Covid-19

New York - I tested positive for Covid-19 prior to my team's departure to Orlando, Westbrook said on Twitter

NBA star Russell Westbrook revealed on Monday he has tested positive for Covid-19 as the league gears up for its return in Florida later this month.
Houston Rockets star Westbrook, the 2017 Most Valuable Player and one of the biggest names in the NBA, said in a statement he was feeling well and was in isolation.
"I tested positive for Covid-19 prior to my team's departure to Orlando," Westbrook said on Twitter.
"I'm currently feeling well, quarantined and looking forward to rejoining my teammates when I am cleared. Thank you all for the well wishes and continued support," the 31-year-old added.
"Please take this virus seriously. Be safe. Mask up!"
Westbrook, 31, averaged 27.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists in 53 games before the season came to a halt on March 11 amid the pandemic.
The nine-time All-Star was playing in his first season with the Rockets after being acquired in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder last summer.
He played 11 seasons with the Thunder, highlighted by a 2016-17 campaign in which he earned NBA MVP honours after averaging a career-best 31.6 points to go along with 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists.
Coach Mike D'Antoni said Sunday that he hoped Westbrook, Harden and Mbah a Moute would be able to arrive at the Disney "bubble" within three to four days.
The team declined to specify a reason for their absence.
The players will have to quarantine in their rooms until testing negative for Covid-19 each of the two days immediately after their arrival before practicing with the Rockets.