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Kevin Love, Giannis Antetokounmpo each donate $100,000 to support arena workers 

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
By Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Basketball stars Kevin Love and Giannis Antetokounmpo have each made separate $100,000 donations to help support arena staff in Cleveland and Milwaukee.

The NBA season has been canceled for the time being, and performers are postponing or canceling tour dates amid fears of the spreading coronavirus, leaving arena staff without work and a paycheck.

Antetokounmpo said Friday on social media he made the donation to Fiserv Forum staff to “help the people that make my life, my family’s lives and my teammates’ lives easier.”

On Thursday, Love donated $100,000 to Cleveland Cavaliers arena support staff.

“I hope that during this time of crisis, others will join me in supporting our communities,” Love said on social media.

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Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. And the fear and anxiety resulting from the recent outbreak of COVID-19 can be extremely overwhelming. Through the game of basketball, we've been able to address major issues and stand together as a progressive league that cares about the players, the fans, and the communities where we work. I'm concerned about the level of anxiety that everyone is feeling and that is why I'm committing $100,000 through the @KevinLoveFund in support of the @Cavs arena and support staff that had a sudden life shift due to the suspension of the NBA season. I hope that during this time of crisis, others will join me in supporting our communities. Pandemics are not just a medical phenomenon. They affect individuals and society on so many levels, with stigma and xenophobia being just two aspects of the impact of a pandemic outbreak. It's important to know that those with a mental illness may be vulnerable to the effects of widespread panic and threat. Be kind to one another. Be understanding of their fears, regardless if you don't feel the same. Be safe and make informed decisions during this time. And I encourage everyone to take care of themselves and to reach out to others in need -- whether that means supporting your local charities that are canceling events, or checking in on your colleagues and family.

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Kevin Love and Giannis Antetokounmpo FILE PHOTO: Basketball stars Kevin Love and Giannis Antetokounmpo have each made separate $100,000 donations to help support arena staff in Cleveland and Milwaukee. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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