Narrated by Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor, host and Anthony Anderson, the spot brings together Billy Crystal, Quavo, Paul Gasol, Sue Bird, Dominique Wilkins and other NBA legends, mascots and superfans with connections to all 10 teams playing on Christmas Day. The crew shares a holiday meal on NBA Lane as they prepare to spend the day with NBA.
Guests at the “Family Dinner on NBA Lane” include:
• ATL: Quavo (Grammy-nominated rapper), Dominique Wilkins (NBA legend)
• BKN: Naiya (“Sam”, the fan featured in the original “NBA Lane” film)
• BOS: Robert Parish (NBA legend)
• DAL: Shawn Marion (NBA legend)
• GSW: Baron Davis (NBA legend)
• LAL: Pau Gasol (NBA legend)
• MIL: Bango the Buck
• NYK: Desus Nice and That Kid Mero (Showtime’s Desus and Mero)
• PHX: Mr. ORNG (Phoenix Suns superfan)
• UTA: Jazz Bear (The Inflatable)
• Also featured: Sue Bird (Seattle Storm), Billy Crystal (Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, producer, writer and director)
NBA Christmas Day Schedule:
- Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks (12 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks (2:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
- Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns (5 p.m. ET, ABC)
- Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers (8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN)
- Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
