MANILA, Philippines — The owner of NBA franchise New York Knicks has tested positive for coronavirus, the team announced on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time).
James Dolan, also the executive chairman of the Madison Square Garden Company, is currently in self-isolation and is experiencing little to no symptoms.
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Per New York Knicks PR, Dolan continues to oversee business operations of the team despite his coronavirus.
The Madison Square Garden Company Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Dolan has tested positive for coronavirus. He has been in self-isolation and is experiencing little to no symptoms. He continues to oversee business operations.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) March 29, 2020
New York City is currently a hotspot for the US coronavirus outbreak with nearly 30,000 cases in the city alone.
Meanwhile, at least 728 people with COVID-19 have died in the state.
The Knicks have not reported any other positive cases among their organization apart from Dolan.