Damian Lillard has consistently proven himself to be one the best players in the NBA and over the last couple years, he has been one the most vocal. Lillard is someone who stands up for the rights the players while also voicing concerns whenever he sees fit. The latest hot button issue in the NBA is the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19. The NBA is contemplating drastic measures in order to limit the spread the disease. These measures include .

While speaking to Jamie Goldberg The Oregonian, Lillard gave his in-depth take on the virus and the strategies he has undergone to make sure he and his son steer clear the virus. As you can imagine, the last few weeks have been difficult.

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“Obviously, it’s concerning,” Lillard said. “Especially in the environment that we work in, we’re constantly high-fiving and signing autographs and greeting people. We’re always in the presence thousands people. So, you’re concerned for those reasons and then we’re around (the media) as well. … So, it’s kind a concern, but you just got to do your best to take care yourself, try to stay clean, keep your hands clean. For me, I’ve just been trying to keep myself and my son out as many crowds as possible.”

Lillard isn’t the only player concerned about the virus and as it turns out, the executives are scared too. A meeting is being held on Wednesday where drastic measures could be enacted. If this is the case, the league could be in for an interesting few months.