Rockets’ star Russell Westbrook says he has coronavirus

Houston Rockets star guard Russell Westbrook has tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced on Monday. 

Westbrook said he tested positive for COVID-19 prior to his team’s flight to Orlando for the NBA’s resumption of training camp and the regular season.

He is not experiencing symptoms and plans to join his teammates in the Orlando bubble once he clears the NBA’s coronavirus protocol.

Westbrook is averaging 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists per game this season.The Rockets are sixth in the Western Conference with a 40-24 record and are one of a number of teams competing for a chance at a championship this season.https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/ny-russell-westbrook-coronavirus-20200713-75cthjvd75evllubxm57srv5gy-story.html%3FoutputType%3Damp