The ultimate block. These are the drastic measures to keep people from playing basketball in public parks.
No shooting on New York City playground basketball courts. No 3-on-3 or 5-on-5 on Indiana public courts.unless a novel coronavirus pandemic brings the shooting, dribbling and passing to a halt.
These stories are replicated across the country. Nets are tied up in Arlington, Virginia; rims have been removed in Fort Worth, Texas; courts in San Diego and New Orleans are on literal lockdown – nets have been chained and bolted to the rim. The city’s parks and recreation department closed its 11 indoor courts on March 16 and its 66 outdoor courts on March 23, Larry Barabino Jr., CEO of the city’s recreation division, told USA TODAY Sports. His staff removed rims and used two-by-fours and chains to block rims.
Basketball courts at Venice Beach -- where a scene from the movie"White Men Can't Jump" was filmed -- were closed after photos and videos showed players ignoring social distancing mandates.
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