NBA legends share the screen with current stars in a fantastical :30 from ESPN that boasts vivid dreamscapes portraying a surreal representation of basketball heaven. The film kicks off the 2022-2023 season getting fans excited for a rare time in league history—one sparked with new debates, new star power and new stories. The goal of the spot was to embrace the pivotal moment of change and bring storytelling to life both visually and emotionally, matching what the league and the fans are experiencing.

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Directors - Loren Christiansen & Shane Griffin / Psyop

Art Director - Clint Chang

CG Supervisor - Pakorn Bupphavesa

Design - Tae Kim, Paul Cayrol, Garoline Goehner

Editor - Loren Christiansen

Unreal - Pablo Cardenas, Frank Lee, David Pressler

Compositor - Tingting Li, Galo Gutierrez, Bruno De La Calva, Carl Mok, Christopher Brown

VFX: Nick Donatelli

Matte Painter - Andrew Park

Colorist - Kath Raisch / Company 3

Agency - Arts & Letters