It was an admirable effort from everyone involved; the players, the league, the broadcast networks, everyone. It felt normal, yet we all understood the delicate circumstances under which these games were played: during a global pandemic and amidst dire needs for social reform.

In July, the NBA is scheduled to resume action, the first major American professional sports league to do so since early March. Naturally, I have some predictions for the resumption of play. From the 113-page rule book to the anonymous tip line to a new NBA Champion, here’s what to expect for the NBA’s long awaited return.

I write this next blog post with a heavy heart, devastated from the latest violent and senseless killing of a black American at the hands of our nation’s law enforcement. George Floyd was his name and he is no longer with us after another senseless act of violence by law enforcement. This post serves to highlight some of the efforts by international sports figures in raising information about the perilous state of our nation; particularly the situation that black Americans find themselves in on a daily basis. 

I went into my own sports vault and put together a ranking of my favorite game replays that ESPN and FS1 have aired throughout COVID-19. Enjoy the list.