It’s not just the fact that they cover him and the team that’s reason for concern. Gobert also purposefully touched all of their equipment on Monday:Several reporters who cover the Utah Jazz are being tested for coronavirus after all-star forward Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. Then, just as the game was about to begin, it was reported that he had tested positive. Players were ordered off the court, fans were sent home, the game was canceled and, soon after, the NBA suspended the season. One reporter waiting to be tested after the game noted that despite the poor judgment on Monday, Gobert has a good reputation with the media:

Source: Huffington Post March 12, 2020 04:52 UTC