NBA needs Heroes

The NBA is putting a call out ahead of the playoffs with its new promo, “Heroes Wanted,” which launches today during TNT’s doubleheader. The new Playoffs spot is narrated by Michael B. Jordan, and features “superhuman feats of heroic NBA athletes through comic-style illustrations and elements and focuses on the unpredictable nature of the Playoffs.” The spot uses a combination of live-action footage, 2D illustrations and camera movement, and features stars that include Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks), Jimmy Butler (Philadelphia 76ers), Kevin Durant (Golden State Warriors), Paul George (Oklahoma City Thunder), James Harden (Houston Rockets), Kyrie Irving (Boston Celtics), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Kawhi Leonard (Toronto Raptors), Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers) and Myles Turner (Indiana Pacers).  The NBA Playoffs 2019 begin on April 13 on ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV.

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