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Justin Quinn

Quarantine Celtics, Day 10: Basketball jonesing, jokes and Japan

On the tenth day since the NBA mandated teams self-quarantine in light of the coronavirus pandemic suspending league activities, Boston Celtics players continued to use social media to stay in touch with fans and keep themselves entertained.

Some let their guard down to fans and revealed a lot of their thoughts on interesting issues, while others joked and waxed nostalgic for the season now collecting dust.

Others kept their focus on advocating for people to take precautions with the pandemic, some even expressing concern for those being pressured to work in potentially unsafe conditions.

However they engaged with social media, the Quarantine Celtics continue to use it as a tool to stay together in this time of apartness — and that’s a blessing to so many right now.

Forward Grant Williams hosted an extensive Q&A session on Twitter…

While continuing to explore new sports to watch online.

While center Vincent Poirier was having some gaming difficulties of his own (tip – click “translate tweet” if you aren’t a francophone).

He still managed to advocate for responsible self-isolation, though.

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We are on team 👆🏼💪🏼 @nike

A post shared by Vincent Poirier (@viinze_17p) on

Semi, however, was gaming without issue:

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Still enjoying every day! @wombosports

A post shared by Semi Ojeleye (@semi) on

And big man Tacko Fall got a laugh from a fan’s impression of the 7-foot-5 center’s style of play:

Robert Williams reminiscing with peers still in the NCAA ranks of a time with live basketball…

And Romeo Langford did the same with his high school days in New Albany, Indiana.

Guard Carsen Edwards showed appreciation for some apropos music:

While veteran forward Gordon Hayward is making sure to get in some exercise with his family:

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Gettin in the daily walk 💪🏻

A post shared by Gordon Hayward (@gordonhayward) on

…but is also advocating for his peers overseas in leagues perhaps not making the best decisions for public health.

Whatever you are doing to weather the storm that is this pandemic, please continue to follow expert advice, stay away from large crowds, stay home if you can and most important of all…

Be well.

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