On the men's side, Phoenix gets started on Round 2 tonight. If you are the sort of women's basketball fan who likes to tut-tut about how the NBA isn't worth watching, I suggest that you check out that crazy-haired Canadian. He might just change your mind.

Plus, the ancillaries are top notch. If you want to see basketball officiating done right, watch Dick Bavetta or Bennett Salvatore. If you want to see courtside broadcasting done right, watch Marv Albert, Steve Kerr, and Cheryl Miller. If you want to see studio analysis done right, watch EJ, Kenny, and Charles.

It's still 12 days till the W gets rolling. Enjoying the NBA in the mean time doesn't make you a bad person. I swear.