Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with return guest Zachary Binney, epidemiologist and Assistant Professor of Quantitative Theory and Methods at Emory University, Oxford College. His research currently sits at the intersection of sports and public health, focusing on sports injuries and athlete health.

The bubble is long gone, replaced by rigorous testing and various other protocols. How is the NBA doing? Are people in the NBA safe from COVID-19? What would it take to have fans back in stands? How long do new players need to isolate before joining teammates? Could some NBA teams be nearing herd immunity? What are the odds, given current infection rates, that this NBA season will make it to the end without interruption?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

* WEDNESDAY December 16, 2020 Jarod Hector on James Harden’s leadership.

* MONDAY December 14, 2020 David and Henry on rookies whose early preseason performance stood out, or not.

* FRIDAY December 11, 2020 David Thorpe’s preseason picks.

* WEDNESDAY December 9, 2020 Ron Stewart on Mitch Richmond, Vince Carter, R.C. Buford, and many others.

* MONDAY December 7, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on how the NBA is handling the 48 positive COVID tests.

* FRIDAY December 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Paul George and accountability.

* WEDNESDAY December 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers failed run at the title.

* MONDAY November 30, 2020 David Thorpe answered Henry Abbott’s 26 questions about the upcoming season.

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