The Golden State Warriors have put forward an ambitious plan to bring back 50% of the fans in the game that starts at the Chase Center in the new season. Warriors owner Lacob said the team is prepared to spend more than 30 million U.S. dollars to conduct the most accurate new crown testing on fans, Warriors employees and players in each game.
Lacob said: "Not only do I want to complete this work and show the world how we can do this now, I am also willing to spend money on it. Now is a very serious problem, and this situation cannot last for many years. , Because it continues, the NBA will cease to exist." Lacob obtained a master's degree in public health from the University of California, Los Angeles, and accumulated his wealth by engaging in biotechnology venture capital.
"It is impossible to continue without fans. We have survived a year, but assuming that this will continue next year... We are now talking about causing serious economic losses to many people." Lacob said since NBA March 11 Since the suspension, he and the Warriors team have been making this plan. The
Warriors plan requires every fan who enters the Chase Center to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. The Warriors sent a letter to season ticket holders saying that if necessary, the team can update the air at home within 20 minutes. However, only some areas now allow fans to enter the stadium. Since the new crown, California has not approved fans to enter the stadium. The Lakers recently stated that they will not allow fans to enter the stadium at the beginning of the season. Lacob believes that once he explains and proves the scientific basis behind it, his plan will eventually be approved by city and state public health officials.
"Let us prove this idea, start capital and resources, let professional knowledge prove it." Lacob said, "I want this city and this state to find entertainment. By next spring, some of these companies will have rapid PCR The testing volume will be close to 100,000 copies per day. I’m trying to show the world, especially in the sports world, California, that this is a safe way.” Z1z
Warriors team chairman Rick Wiltz said that reopening the Chase Center may be A big challenge, "Now the Chase Center is closed for more time than when it was open, but we are very confident to overcome them. Joe Lacob’s background is really incredible. I like listening to the phone conversations between Joe and the doctor. Talk about the advantages, disadvantages and efficacy of those different types of tests. From a knowledge point of view, this is really fascinating." Wiltz revealed that the public health officials he has contacted so far are very happy to understand and accept the Warriors. California Governor Newsom recently visited the training base in Oakland. He talked with team officials for about an hour and asked about the plan.
The Warriors did not play the last 17 regular-season games, which Lacob estimates cost them $50 million in revenue. If they had no fans this season, he estimated that they would lose another $400 million in revenue. It is financially worthwhile to spend $30 million on a comprehensive plan to reopen their stadium with 50% of the fan capacity. But Lacob said the economy is not the driving force behind the project.
Lacob said: "I want people to understand that the Warriors are not doing this to make more money. Yes, we are trying to get fans and talk, but I am also trying to show the world how to be safe. Do this. Now that thousands of people have lost their jobs in the sports and entertainment industries, what should they do? How can we fight this virus and wait for a vaccine while still returning to some normal lives."
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