What explains the celebrification of the NBA? In other words: why is it that nowadays, fans gravitate towards individual players as opposed to teams? Are the days of loyal fans and regional alliances to teams gone? On top of that: does the notion of remaining a loyal franchise fan even make coherent sense, given how often teams undergo changes? We're casting a lot of "overrated" aspersions, too, and taking a big picture look at the reality show that is the NBA.

Before that: Lil Wayne dropped new music, Coronavirus is surging, and Bloomberg's out here lurking.

Intro and break music courtesy of Chris Giuliano.