NBA teams have begun arriving to the bubble as training camps tip off ahead of the league's restart, which is slated for July 30 inside Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.
While not all 22 teams have touched down in Orlando, many are already sharing the experiences of the first few days, including room tours, must-haves for the road and previews of the practice courts. Here's an inside look from players and teams.
The defending champs and other teams made statements upon arriving to their hotels:
Silence is not an option. pic.twitter.com/qpn8sMo2nu
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) July 9, 2020
Fighting for change ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/R3dszyOIzu
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) July 9, 2020
We've arrived in Orlando. Day 1 in the Bubble. pic.twitter.com/U4Xt4t6fhH
— Malcolm Brogdon (@MalcolmBrogdon7) July 9, 2020
The Orlando Magic, who made the quick trip to Walt Disney World, gave a quick tour of the practice facilities inside the hotel conference center.
First look at the practice court 👀#GameOn | #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/L16l8brX8s
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) July 9, 2020
Food is actually a lot better than what I expected #DisneyLife
— Evan Fournier (@EvanFourmizz) July 7, 2020
LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley has his room already configured: a mini gaming station by the window, snacks on the counter and enough T-shirts to last him all the way to the NBA Finals.
.@patbev21 is right at home in the bubble. 🏠 pic.twitter.com/KRNgbIpa3K
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) July 9, 2020
Got tees for sale whoever run out🔌🔌🔌🔌 #TheBubble #nba
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) July 8, 2020
Speaking of gaming, Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard, who is one of the most active gamers in the league, brought nearly his entire setup to his hotel room.
.@MeyersLeonard in the NBA bubble: part-time hooper, part-time gamer 🎮 pic.twitter.com/tHzHhbvOxP
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) July 9, 2020
We didn't get to see inside the Dallas Mavericks' rooms, but Luka Doncic & Co. looked like they were having too much fun outside of them.
And while Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have yet to arrive, the All-Star big man is ready -- and taking no chances:
Joel Embiid has arrived for the flight to Orlando, in full mask, suit and glove gear. pic.twitter.com/Nz7hOtc69E
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) July 9, 2020
The Los Angeles Lakers and star duo LeBron James and Anthony Davis are also off to Orlando, hoping for a long stay inside the bubble.
Next Stop: Orlando pic.twitter.com/qMOYVJFlRs
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 9, 2020
Air #LakeShow 🛫 pic.twitter.com/2Yj64zBJ18
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 9, 2020
Finally, Gary Trent Jr. needed a quiet space for a quick photo shoot to show off his fit. Naturally, he went to the latrine to do his business.
Gary Trent Jr. had a photo shoot in the airplane bathroom en route to the Orlando bubble. 😂😂 Rockin' the "Bred" Air Jordan 4s tho! pic.twitter.com/aYOuOp3IQL
— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) July 10, 2020
