Marv Albert to Skip NBA’s Orlando Restart Due to Florida Coronavirus Surge

The 79-year old TNT broadcaster is in the age group most at-risk for serious complications from COVID-19

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TNT will not have its lead broadcaster when the NBA resumes its season next month in Orlando.

Marv Albert, who is 79, will not be part of the network’s coverage over concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic, which has roared back to life in recent weeks, particularly in Florida. Albert told The New York Post, “I had second thoughts.” Turner also confirmed to TheWrap that Albert will not be going down to Orlando.

Kevin Harlan, Ian Eagle or Brian Anderson will likely take over Albert’s spot in the network’s top broadcast team.

The NBA is set to resume its season on July 30 in a bubble environment at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.

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