Yet another NBA player has decided to opt out of the NBA season resumption in Orlando. Brooklyn Nets veteran Wilson Chandler has informed the franchise he will not take part in the “bubble” in Florida.
Malika Andrews of ESPN first broke the news that Chandler has opted out of the NBA season resuming in Orlando. She shared a direct quote from Chandler, who noted “the health and well-being of my family has to come first.”
Recently, Chandler took to Twitter to back up Kyrie Irving, who has been advocating players not participate in the Orlando plan.
The NBA has allowed players to opt out of the Orlando plan without incurring any penalties.
Chandler, a 33-year-old former first-round pick out of DePaul, appeared in 35 games for the Nets before the NBA season was suspended in March. He averaged 5.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.
Other NBA players have opted out of the Orlando plan
To this point, Chandler is the fourth player to opt out officially.
- Portland Trail Blazers veteran forward Trevor Ariza opted to spend time with his 12-year-old son in the midst of a custody battle rather than attend.
- Washington Wizards veteran forward Davis Bertans, set to be a free agent after the season, wants to avoid potential injury and prepare for next season.
- Los Angeles Lakers veteran guard Avery Bradley is sitting out due to his 6-year-old son, who has a history of respiratory illness.
It remains to be seen if anyone else will opt out. Chances are, Chandler won’t be the last.
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