LA Clippers guard Landry Shamet has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Shams Charania.
Due to his positive test, Landry will not travel to Orlando with the team, but will likely meet with them 14 days later. There’s still a good chance he’ll play with the LA Clippers before opening night against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Landry is reportedly the first Los Angeles Clipper player to catch COVID-19 as the virus continues to spread in the Los Angeles area.
Shamet was available to the media on Wednesday, where he spoke about how good it felt to start the season. When asked about his concern about contracting the virus, Shamet said, “There is no risk-free option right now. You can get me to get gas on the street today.”
On Thursday, the Clippers closed their training facilities after a member of their tour group caught COVID-19. It is not known if that member was Landry, or someone completely different. As a result, the team kept the training center closed on Friday, with no statement on when it will reopen.
Many see Shamet as the “X Factor” for the Clippers, and they will absolutely need him for his playoff career. He is the team’s specialized three-point shooter, used similarly to how JJ Redick was in the past.
