NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday pledged USD 100,000 for workers at the Milwaukee Bucks' FiServ Forum that will lose wages during coronavirus pandemic.
The hourly wage workers will take a big hit from the shut-down of the NBA and other sports leagues, along with cancellations of concerts as public health officials caution that large gatherings can hasten the spread of COVID-19.
"It's bigger than basketball!" Antetokounmpo tweeted. "And during this tough time I want to help the people that make my life, my family's lives and my teammates lives easier.
"Me and my family pledge to donate USD 100,000 to the Fiserv Forum staff. We can get through this together!"