The NBA has released its 3-minute short film to commemorate its 75th anniversary. Actor Michael B. Jordan narrates the action as a crowd of former stars and current league players appear including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Gary Payton, Magic Johnson, Dirk Nowitzki, Ray Allen, LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Anthony Davis among many others.
«The short film NBA Lane it was created as a way to honor both the history and the future of the NBA, ”said Marketing Director Kate Jhaveri. “We are delighted to bring together some of the best players and legends in the league to celebrate not only the 75th anniversary of the league, but also the connection our fans have built with our sport,” he explained.
“Being a part of this film alongside so many great players who represent nearly eight decades of league history is a great emotion and a great honor for me,” admitted Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, who holds up to 11 champion rings. as a player and two as head coach.
Here are all the players who have participated in the short film NBA Lane:
- Jugadores actuales de la NBA: Carmelo Anthony (Lakers), LaMelo Ball (Hornets), Devin Booker (Suns), Anthony Davis (Lakers), Kevin Durant (Nets), LeBron James (Lakers), Zach LaVine (Bulls), Kawhi Leonard (Clippers), Donovan Mitchell (Jazz), Chris Paul (Suns), Jayson Tatum (Celtics), Russell Westbrook (Lakers) Zion Williamson (Pelicans) y Trae Young (Hawks).
- Leyendas de la NBA: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Ray Allen, Larry Bird, Vlade Divac, Julius Erving, Artis Gilmore, Manu Ginóbili, Richard Hamilton, Grant Hill, Robert Horry, Magic Johnson, Dikembe Mutombo, Dirk Nowitzki, Gary Payton, Oscar Robertson, Bill Russell, Isiah Thomas, Dwyane Wade, Bill Walton y Jerry West.
(Cover photo: Ethan Miller / Getty Images)