Hiatus Diaries: How Ibaka, Love, Thybulle, and more spent their week
With the outbreak of COVID-19, we are now on Day 11 without the NBA.
But fear not, even though the league schedule has come to an unceremonious stop, the characters who populate the wide world of basketball march on, making the most of their unexpected break - or relying on any diversion to pass the time.
Here is the first edition of theScore's Hiatus Diaries: hoops edition.
Serge Ibaka gives a lesson in art
Even with the weather starting to warm up across North America, Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka wants NBA fans to practice self bundling.
Art mindset in quarantine #IdoArt #whataboutscarfs #howboredareyou pic.twitter.com/otpK25mZkr
— Serge Ibaka (@sergeibaka) March 22, 2020
Speaking of Ibaka, he seems to have made the most of self-isolation, turning his hallway into a makeshift track.
Cardio day at home pic.twitter.com/LzSRGBnzwk
— Serge Ibaka (@sergeibaka) March 18, 2020
Mitchell, Simmons, LaVine, and others answer the call
The closest thing to competitive sports to come out of the basketball world this week came courtesy of a "Call of Duty" tournament hosted by SLAM on Saturday night.

One team featured Donovan Mitchell, Zach LaVine, Meyers Leonard, Mario Hezonja, and LeBron James' son, Bronny. The other had Ben Simmons, Royce O'Neale, Josh Hart, and Kentucky commit Terrence Clark, in addition to some pro video game players.
(We're going to be betting on this sort of thing by next week, aren't we?)
Others sought out more modest gaming experiences
Despite being a true blue Chelsea fan, my Bournemouth 2022 team in @FootballManager is ridiculous.. Champions League here we come
— Larry Nance Jr (@Larrydn22) March 21, 2020
After Larry Nance Jr.'s playing days are over, perhaps he'd fancy a go as the manager of an English soccer outfit.
We back on pic.twitter.com/gctLgMEavS
— Josh Okogie (@CallMe_NonStop) March 19, 2020
Trae, Matisse vie for social media stardom
Trae Young evidently wants to ensure he maintains his hot hand if and when the NBA schedule resumes. The Atlanta Hawks' phenom has been working on his mid-range, sock-ball jumpers:
What I’m doing to keep my shot right while I’m at the Crib....🤣😷 #InHouseChallenge pic.twitter.com/h7N7J74S6D
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) March 17, 2020
Meanwhile, Philadelphia 76ers rookie Matisse Thybulle seems to have built an early lead among his contemporaries as the NBA's best TikTok presence:
.@MatisseThybulle has been keepin' busy...
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 21, 2020
📲 https://t.co/UrV9H2DbKK
📲 https://t.co/CZdiRNeXhm pic.twitter.com/cbXqJMgd6C
Love works on his self-care regimen
Hopefully this is the only aspect of "American Psycho" Kevin Love has taken to heart.
Jamal Murray prepares for a big night on the town sofa
What should I wear to my living room lol
— Jamal Murray (@BeMore27) March 19, 2020
Some are beginning to lose track of time
Damn, I just remembered my bday is tomorrow 💪🏾💪🏾
— TP (@taureanprince) March 21, 2020
(Happy birthday, Taurean Prince.)
And then there's whatever this is
If anybody needs this ... pic.twitter.com/Wbz0YjSKCP
— Tsunami Papi (@KELLYOUBREJR) March 20, 2020
Stay safe out there, folks.