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30 for 30 Podcasts

MARCH 11 2020 (Re-air)

30 for 30 Podcasts

ESPN

Sports

4.5 β€’ 9.7K Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 11 March 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Five years ago, Americans woke up on March 11 2020 in one reality and, by the time they went to sleep that night, they were living with a new one. Hear the story of the day everything changed β€” the day the NBA shut down and the pandemic became real β€” as told by those who lived it. This episode originally aired December 21, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

What's up, y'all? Welcome to the 30 for 30 podcast feed. I'm Monica McNutt, a basketball analyst for ESPN.

0:08.6

Five years ago today, on March 11, 2020, I was in New York City covering the Knicks and gearing up for March Madness, as I usually do.

0:17.2

But then, Rudy Gobert, who at the time played for the Utah Jazz, tested positive for COVID-19

0:23.6

before Utah's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

0:26.6

At first, the game was delayed, and then it was postponed altogether.

0:31.6

Nobody really knew what was happening, but it was unfolding right in front of us.

0:36.6

I remember talking to my then-boyfriend now husband and wondering if was happening, but it was unfolding right in front of us.

0:43.5

I remember talking to my then-boyfriend now husband and wondering if it was even safe to be in New York City.

0:49.7

By the end of the night, the NBA announced they were shutting down their season for the foreseeable future.

0:53.5

And I, and probably you, we were all stunned.

0:55.3

Here at 30 for 30, we make stories about the unforgettable moments in sports that change culture.

1:01.9

So at the end of 2020, we made a podcast about this one pivotal day, March 11th, 2020. It's crazy to think it's already been five years.

1:14.3

But here we are.

1:16.5

To mark this day, a day when sports and society collided in unprecedented ways,

1:21.5

we're bumping this episode to the top of our feed.

1:24.2

Maybe by looking back, we can figure out how to move forward.

1:28.5

Thanks for listening.

1:34.7

Good morning, everybody.

1:36.2

Good morning, everybody.

1:37.2

Joe Biden is likely feeling pretty good this morning.

1:39.9

Resounding victories in four states last night.

1:43.2

That includes Michigan.

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