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Kevin Love On Cavs’ First Day Back In Practice Facility

The Cavs' practice facility reopened this week. Kevin Love spoke with reporters afterward about his experience returning to the court.

The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their practice facility this week, becoming one of the first teams to do so.

Kevin Love On Cavs' First Day Back In Practice FacilityThearon W. Henderson / Getty Images

"It was the longest I've ever gone without shooting a basketball," Cavs Forward Kevin Love told ESPN, Friday. "So I didn't care. I just wanted to get some shots up."

He says the players were all screened before being allowed on the courts: "Asked us a few questions. How we're feeling, if anybody has been sick in the house, if we've been sick, if we've basically adhered to all the guidelines that are put in place, not only by the NBA but state to state."

Coaches wore latex gloves and facemasks throughout the practice: "Latex gloves make your hands sweat more than I ever knew!" one Cavs coach told ESPN. "Definitely took a little to get used to with the gloves, but definitely the safest technique right now if you think about it."

Love, personally, is just excited to be back on the court. "I feel like anybody who needs an escape or in everyday life is looking for any type of normalcy back doing something they love," he said. "For me, I played 25-ish years of organized basketball, and this is the longest I've ever gone without touching [a basketball]. And it's something I really, really enjoy doing.

"So for me, it definitely was a big dopamine hit, and it just felt great to get in there and sweat outside of doing my workouts at home or getting on a treadmill. Going out there and having some sense of normalcy and getting on the court and actually shooting was pretty uplifting."

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Georgia To Reopen Beaches Despite COVID-19 Pandemic


Despite coronavirus concerns, Georgia is reopening its beaches after an executive order from the Governor.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has issued an executive order that reopens the state’s beaches, in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, sparking backlash.

Georgia To Reopen Beaches Despite COVID-19 PandemicBuda Mendes / Getty Images

“The Governor’s Executive Order suspends the enforcement of any local ordinance or order adopted or issued since March 1, 2020, that relates to COVID-19,” Josh Hildebrandt, director of public and governmental affairs for DNR, said in a statement, according to The Hill. “This Executive Order thus lifted any local ordinances or orders that had closed or restricted access to Georgia beaches.

“People who voluntarily leave their shelters to go to our beaches can only do so for the purpose of outdoor exercise,” he continued.

State government still strongly encourages everyone to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Tybee Island mayor Shirley Sessions is vehemently opposed to the Governor’s decision and explained why in a public statement.

“As the Pentagon ordered 100,000 body bags to store the corpses of Americans killed by the Coronavirus, Governor Brian Kemp dictated that Georgia beaches must reopen, and declared any decision makers who refused to follow these orders would face prison and/or fines,” she wrote. “While the beaches have to reopen under the Governor’s order, Tybee will not have beach access and parking lots will remain closed until further notice. It should also be noted that Tybee currently is not properly staffed with Emergency Medical Services and there are no life guards in place.”

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