And I actually agree that it isn't fair to the players to ask them to play as the pandemic is happening. Also in light that the NBA used a number of tests when regular people weren't as fortunate to get that access.

That being said, it worked out well enough. Yes, it was a cash grab but the NBA made the working situation as safe as humanly possible. (more safe than any place in the United States)

It brought awareness to vitally important social issues throughout, culminating in one of the most impactful social justice moments in recent memory.

Many people outside the bubble had a sense of normalcy and had something fun to do. Something really important as it seems the world is seemingly coming apart at the seems. For as important as it is to stay engaged, without some release valve, its easy to get burned down and fall out altogether and to some degree sports helps with that.

Also, if the players had the CBA torn up, there was a real chance that their cut of the BRI would decrease, maybe substantially.

It's a game but the NBA is a multi-billion dollar business. While the NBA could have just closed, at least they made the situation for them as comfortable as it could be both physically and culturally.