Thunder’s Steven Adams offers perspective on NBA bubble: ‘This is not Syria’

“Let’s be clear: This is not Syria. It’s not that hard … We’re living at a bloody resort.”

The NBA’s restart has created a somewhat odd scenario where much of the league is practicing, playing, and living in a secure bubble at Disney World, and that has led to some player complaints about the quality of life inside the bubble.

Several players were unhappy with the food they received at the start of their stay in the bubble — players were initially put under quarantine and had food delivered to their rooms — and others, like Rajon Rondo, were unhappy with the quality of the hotel room.

We’ve heard grumbling about the entertainment options, being restricted for travel, and Jimmy Butler dribbling a basketball way too late at night.

One player, however, wants it made clear that these guys are living totally fine in Orlando.

In a discussion with press on Monday, the Thunder’s Steven Adams said that the NBA players were doing just fine in the bubble, and had nothing to complain about.

The player, who is from New Zealand, said: “Let’s be clear: This is not Syria. It’s not that hard … We’re living at a bloody resort. Everyone is going to complain, everyone has their own preferences, nothing too serious. Just a bit of dry food here and there.”

(Before anyone gets worked up re: equating Syria to a bad place, I’m certain Adams is referring to the fact that it’s currently a war-torn country, and not speaking ill of the country itself.)

It was also Adams’ birthday, and his celebration plan was perfect:

“Have a feed” is now the go-to way to describe getting a bite to eat. It’s law now. Sorry everyone.

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