Magic's James Ennis says he's recovered from coronavirus diagnosis
During a Wednesday videoconference call, Orlando Magic forward James Ennis explained that he tested positive for the coronavirus weeks before he joined teammates at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida for the completion of the 2019-20 season.
Per ESPN's Nick Friedell, Ennis said:
"Just quarantined away from your family a little bit so I was in a separate room for about two weeks. And it's just tough not being able to work out and prepare for this, this bubble. But I'm just happy to be back on the court; trying to get my legs under me, just trying to get back in rhythm."
The 30-year-old continued:
"I lost my wind. I'm rusty, honestly. So I got to shake the dust off of me. By that, I got to stay in the gym. I got to keep doing the little things to get my body back right and stuff like that, get my legs under me. I'm ready, I'm here, my focus is at 100, I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get back to two-weeks James, prior to having the COVID. I'm ready. I'm excited."
Ennis added that he experienced multiple symptoms, including headaches and vomiting. While he said he's feeling better, he admitted he's still working to get back to full fitness and playing shape.
"But now my health is better, I'm just trying to get my wind up and my legs back under me and just get in rhythm because our first scrimmage is next week. I just want to be prepared for that."
The Magic begin the NBA restart eighth in the Eastern Conference standings and only a half-game behind the Brooklyn Nets and the No. 7 seed. Brooklyn, meanwhile, continues to experience setbacks and player losses.
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