Antetokounmpo announced he would give $100,000 (Sh10 million) for workers at the Milwaukee Bucks' FiServ Forum and Williamson has promised to cover the salaries of all employees at the Smoothie King Center for the next month. The hourly wage workers will take a big hit from the shut-down of the NBA and other sports leagues, along with cancellations of concerts as public health officials caution that large gatherings can hasten the spread of COVID-19. "Me and my family pledge to donate $100,000 (Sh10 million) to the Fiserv Forum staff. Friday's moves come a day after Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love committed $100,000 (Sh10 million) to the team's arena workers and support staff. Detroit Pistons Blake Griffin is chipping in with $100,000 (Sh10 million) for Little Caesars Arena workers and Charlotte Hornets centre Cody Zeller has vowed to help out.

Source: Daily Nation March 14, 2020 08:37 UTC