Last week the NBA unveiled its massive “bubble” in Orlando, which will allow the league to finish its season in what they expect to be a safe environment for players and staff. But this model is a massive shift from what we typically think of when we talk about quarantine bubbles these days.
Today on “What’s the Word,” Adam Schuster looks into the very recent history of the “bubble,” how the meaning has changed across continents, and how the NBA’s latest version is an attempt to completely reimagine its possibilities.